Singer James Blunt looks super-fit at 51 while on holiday in St Tropez

This massive noughties star is living his best life on vacation in St Tropez, looking fitter than ever as he stripped down to a pair of board shorts.

James Blunt is living his best life on vacation in St Tropez while looking fitter than ever.

The British singer stripped down to a pair of bright orange board shorts while touring the coastal town in the French Riviera on a yacht with his wife, Sofia Wellesley.

The shirtless 51-year-old and his 41-year-old wife, who was wearing a chic black swimsuit, looked relaxed on-board as they chilled out with friends and took selfies.

James Blunt soaked up the sunshine during a holiday in St Tropez. Picture: BACKGRID

The English singer-songwriter was joined by his wife Sofia Wellesley. Picture: BACKGRID

The pair had cause for celebration as last month Blunt celebrated 20 years since the release of his char-topping single You’re Beautiful from his debut album Back to Bedlam.

The song scored Blunt nominations for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2005 Grammys as well as Best Pop Vocal Album for Back to Bedlam.

Blunt looked relaxed on-board the yacht in his orange board shorts. Picture: BACKGRID

The duo were joined by their friends as they explored the French Riviera. Picture:

The song has also earned him a significant amount of money. In march, The Sun reported that Blunt raked in more than £5,000 ($10,000) a day in the 12 months up to March 31, 2024.

And documents filed at Companies House in the UK for his pop firm James Blunt Limited reported a profit of £1.9 million ($3.9 million) over the year.

His earnings for that one song have been so momentous that it bought Blunt a hilltop house in Ibiza in 2006.

“Twenty years ago today, I put out the song that bought me this house,” he said in an Instagram video shared on May 30. “I mean, who would’ve thought a song about being high as a kite on drugs, stalking someone else’s girlfriend would resonate quite so much?”

“Thank you. You guys are beautiful,” he added.

The house cost the singer £1.7 million ($3.5 million) and boasts six bedrooms, a library, sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool and pool house all surrounded by pine forest.

Blunt will soon tour Down Under for is Back to Bedlam 20th anniversary tour. Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images for Laver Cup

In his Instagram video, Blunt – who lives at the property with Wellesley and their two young sons – showed off the house’s grand wooden beams on the ceiling and the terracotta tiles that led to a pair of French doors that opened into the living room.

Later this year, Blunt will visit Australia and New Zealand for his Back to Bedlam 20th anniversary tour. The album, which also featured the hits Goodbye My Lover, High and Wisemen, reached number one the ARIA album charts and earning the eighth spot on the ARIA Top 100 Albums of the 2000s.

“New Zealand and Australia… I’m coming to get you! Following last year’s incredible tour of Oz, I knew I had to bring my Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour to you guys Down Under, and this time we’re sneaking in New Zealand, and I can’t wait to see all of you! I promise to deliver an unforgettable show!” he shared in a statement earlier this year.

The tour kicks of in Brisbane on October 23 before hitting Sydney on October 25, Melbourne on October 26, Adelaide on October 28 and Perth on October 30.

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