Former A Place In The Sun presenter Danni Menzies left her social media followers in awe after sharing a video of herself taking a bracing Christmas Day swim in a chilly Scottish loch.
A Festive Freeze for Wellness
The 36-year-old television personality, who was a staple on the popular Channel 4 property show from 2016 until 2022, documented her bold festive tradition. In the clip, which she aptly described as a 'Christmas dip', Menzies was seen dressed for the occasion in a Santa hat and a red bikini.
She walked resolutely into the unidentified loch before fully submerging her body in the icy waters, leaving just her hat-clad head bobbing above the surface. After the brief but invigorating plunge, she ran back to shore to wrap up in a warm robe, using the moment to wish her fans a merry Christmas.
Fan Reactions: Admiration and Disbelief
The unusual festive video was quickly flooded with comments from impressed followers, many of whom admitted they lacked the courage for such a frosty feat in the depths of a Scottish winter.
Reactions ranged from humorous disbelief to outright admiration. One fan wrote, 'Definitely tougher than me,' while another commented, 'Merry Christmas but still can't get my head round the cold swimming.'
Others echoed the sentiment, with messages like 'Fair play to you, wouldn’t get me in there this time of year,' and 'Brave lady, my nips would have fallen off!' One follower simply stated, 'Must be mad,' and another praised her, saying, 'Well done Danni. Bet you it was freezing/baltic. Refreshing xx Merry Christmas.'
Life After A Place In The Sun
Danni Menzies decided to step back from A Place In The Sun in 2022, explaining at the time that after six years, it was simply 'time for a change.' She also cited the difficulty of balancing a personal life with the frequent travel required for filming the show.
Since her departure, she has continued her presenting career, creating travel and property content while also focusing on topics including mental health and fitness. Prior to her television career, she worked on her family's caravan park and helped maintain farm buildings on their estate.
Her Christmas Day plunge taps into the growing wellness trend of cold water immersion, a practice praised for benefits such as stress relief and improved circulation, proving that for some, the ultimate festive refreshment involves a serious dose of adrenaline and icy water.
