Carmen Electra urges Baywatch cast to be in 'tip-top shape'

Carmen Electra has urged the cast of the Baywatch reboot to be in "tip-top shape".

The 54-year-old actress played Lani McKenzie in Baywatch, the hit action-drama series, in 1997 and 1998, and Carmen has now shared some advice with the cast of the Baywatch reboot.

Asked what advice she'd give to the cast - which includes Jessica Belkin, Thaddeus LaGrone, Hassie Harrison, Brooks Nader, Noah Beck, and Shay Mitchell - Carmen told E! News: "It’s a lot of hard work.

"So, you just want to be in tip-top shape before you step out there, period. And work on your swimming techniques. Because it's hard. It’s not an easy job."

Carmen worked with a real-life lifeguard in preparation for her time on Baywatch.

She recalled: "He was like, ‘You've got to do everything'. He was really tough on us. So, I'm hoping they're not as tough on them, but I have a feeling they are."

Earlier this year, Brooks Nader revealed that she spent years preparing for her Baywatch role.

The 29-year-old model feels proud to be part of the Baywatch reboot, having been inspired by the likes of Pamela Anderson and Carmen during her younger years.

Brooks - who appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2023 - told People: "I've been doing this since I was like two years old. I've been ready for this. I'm like, 'I got this.' I've been watching the videos of Pam and Carmen Electra. I'm ready for this.

"I've been doing this in my mirror since I was like 10 years old. You know what I mean? So you'll like my run."

Brooks also recalled wearing the iconic Baywatch swimsuit for the first time, describing it as an "out-of-body experience".

The model-turned-actress remembered the "wardrobe people" being reduced to tears by the moment.

Brooks shared: "They were like, 'This is so big and this is so exciting.' And I feel like the energy with the cast and the crew and everybody involved is just spectacular and everyone's so excited to see it all come to life. I think everyone's going to love the show and everyone's working really hard. So it's exciting."