What a view! Jessie J flaunts her washboard abs in a skimpy white bikini ahead of Isle of MTV performance in Malta

PUBLISHED: 14:30, 26 June 2013 | UPDATED: 18:57, 26 June 2013

She’s about to have surgery on her problematic foot, but Jessie J had no trouble stepping into a skimpy white bikini during her current trip to Malta.

The 25-year-old singer was spotted soaking up some rays outside the luxury Excelsior Hotel in Valetta on Tuesday ahead of her performance at the Isle of MTV festival on Wednesday.

Flanked by a pair of burly minders, Jessie wasn’t exactly hard to spot thanks to her shaved blonde crop – but it was her perfectly-toned bikini body that really commanded attention.

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Jessie checks out the view from her hotel balcony

Room with a great view: Jessie J surveys the scene from her hotel balcony, and gives fans more than a glimpse of her toned body as she enjoys a working trip to Malta

While the black towel wrapped around her waist safely concealed the bottom half of her two-piece, the top-half clearly showed she’s managed to squeeze in some stomach crunches between prepping her forthcoming album and mentoring hopefuls on The Voice UK.

However, the Do it Like a Dude singer soon showcased her smart beachwear in a series of shots taken from the balcony of her temporary digs at the 5-star hotel.

Sporting sunglasses and extra-large hoop earrings, Jessie appears to be enjoying her brief stay on the island as she gazes out at the tranquil water.

Flashing the abs: Jessie J shows off her bikini body outside the Excelsior Hotel in Valetta on Tuesday

Chatterbox: The singer seemed to be deep in conversation as she spoke to a friend on her mobile phone

As well as exposing her toned midriff, the bikini also showed off the intricate tattoo that winds across the right side of her waist.

The bikini bottoms, with their wide 'belt' detail, appear to reminiscent of those worn by Ursula Andress during her iconic opening scene in James Bond film Dr. No.

Her revealing top also drew attention to her enviably slim waistline – no doubt the pay-off for a string of high-energy live performances.

Busy girl: Jessie is in Malta for a performance at the Isle of MTV event on Wednesday

And here's another bikini from my collection: Jessie posted some more swimwear shots on her Instagram

Looks like hard work! Jessie was enjoying the sunshine before her stage appearance

One of those performances will take place on the island later on Wednesday when she takes to the stage at the Isle of MTV event in Floriana – her reason for visiting the island.

More than 50,000 people are expected to converge on Malta for this year’s event – which will also feature performances from the likes of Rita Ora and Rudimental.

Jessie recently revealed that she’ll have surgery later this year to treat the troublesome ankle injury she sustained during a fall in 2011.

Say cheese: Rita Ora has fun with the boys in Malta, where she's performing at the upcoming MTV event

Room with a view! The star seemed to be in her absolute element as she posed outside the picturesque backdrop

‘I’m getting some time off at Christmas and I’m having surgery to have the plate removed. It is flicking against my bone and is causing a lot of pain,’ she told the Daily Mirror.

'I hurt my ankle about two years ago and it’s still causing me a lot of discomfort. The foot is still bruised and swells up because it won’t heal, so I’m having the metal taken out.

‘I’m hoping it will be sorted at Christmas then it will be done and dusted and I can have some down time.

Plenty to smile about! Jessie beamed from ear-to-ear as she posed outside her hotel prior to her festival performance

Summer chic: The 25-year-old star changed into a multi-coloured maxi-dress as she enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine

The singer is also recovering from last weekend’s shock result on the live final of The Voice UK – which saw Andrea Begley beat bookies favourite Leah McFall to this year’s crown.

Speaking earlier this year, she hinted that she may quit the show for good in order to focus on her second album – which is expected to drop this summer.

‘If I can do another series then it would be great but if I can’t because of my schedule then so be it,’ she told the Daily Star Sunday.

‘I don’t think people realise it takes up a lot of my time. Everything happens for a reason. I don’t know what I’ll do – at the moment I’m focusing on this series.’