Shay Mitchell Is a Baywatch Babe — and Her Off-Duty Swimwear Is Just a

Shay Mitchell just made the Baywatch reboot the most-watched news of the week — and honestly, we're not surprised. The Pretty Little Liars star has been serving next-level swimwear looks long before she strapped on a yellow rescue board. Now that she's officially joined the Baywatch 2026 cast as Trina (a former lawyer turned lifeguard with serious energy), the internet is obsessed — and we're right there with them.

Shay Mitchell Hits the Beach for Baywatch 2026 Training

Filming kicked off in Los Angeles this week, and Shay Mitchell was spotted putting in the work on the beach alongside her new co-stars, including Jessica Belkin and Noah Beck. Training photos from March 16 show Shay in a sleek black one-piece, yellow rescue board in hand, coming out of the ocean like an absolute icon. Her character Trina's arc — trading a courtroom for a lifeguard tower — is the bold reinvention storyline we're all here for.

Shay Mitchell in black swimsuit during Baywatch 2026 beach training with yellow rescue board in Los Angeles

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The reboot is being produced for Fox and picks up the iconic Baywatch universe in a fresh direction — a new generation of lifeguards, new drama, and apparently, the same red swimsuits that made generations of fans obsessed. Shay has already been photographed on the Venice Beach set looking completely at home in the surf, which is exactly the kind of confident beach energy we live for here at Audi Swim.

Her Off-Duty Bikini Game Is On Another Level

But here's the thing about Shay Mitchell: she's been a swimwear moment long before Baywatch came calling. Back in January 2026, she was spotted on a tropical vacation in a sleek black bikini styled with crochet pants — a look so clean it could've been a campaign shoot. She followed it up with a butter yellow triangle bikini set that had the internet going absolutely feral. Both looks? Effortlessly confident, minimal, and body-positive in the most authentic way.

Shay Mitchell and Baywatch 2026 cast training on the beach in Los Angeles with yellow rescue boards

Photo via TMZ

Shay has always talked openly about wearing what makes her feel powerful rather than what she thinks she's "supposed" to wear. Her swimwear choices consistently lean into that — clean lines, bold colors, fits that work with her body rather than trying to change it. That's the exact philosophy we build every Audi Swim piece around.

Get Shay's Bold Swimwear Energy for Under $40

Shay's vacation bikini look — black triangle top, minimal coverage, clean contrast detailing — is a vibe we recreate in our Bow Babe Collection. Whether you're filming a beach rescue (okay, maybe not) or just living your best pool-day life, here's how to steal the look:

Bow Babe Contrast Top in Black — $17.99 — Adjustable triangle top, AS logo detail, the exact black-with-contrast energy Shay wears on vacation.
Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms in Black — $17.99 — Cheeky coverage, thong back, built in our signature Luxe-Flex fabric that actually stays put in the water.
Bow Babe Top in Sky Blue — $17.99 — For the butter-yellow-energy crowd who wants something equally bold but in Audi Swim's signature sky blue.
Golden Hour Belly Chain — $12.99 — Because Shay never skips the accessories.

Audi Swim Bow Babe black contrast bikini — the bold, minimal swimwear look inspired by Shay Mitchell's beach style

The full black Bow Babe set runs just $35.98 — and it's made with our Luxe-Flex nylon-spandex that holds its shape in saltwater, pool water, and everything in between. Because whether you're doing training sprints on Venice Beach or sipping something frozen in Cancún, your bikini should keep up.

The Baywatch Era Is Officially Here

With Shay Mitchell, Brooks Nader, and Livvy Dunne all joining the Baywatch 2026 cast, this show is shaping up to be the swimwear moment of the year. For Shay's fans who've followed her since her Pretty Little Liars days, watching her step into this iconic franchise feels like a full-circle moment — and one that comes with incredible beach energy.

Want to go deeper on the bold bikini looks trending this spring? Check out our full guide on cheeky bikini styles for 2026 and our roundup of the hottest swimwear trends this season — because Baywatch energy belongs at every beach, not just LA.

And if you're into this whole Baywatch cast situation, you'll also want to read our pieces on Livvy Dunne's Baywatch spring break and Brooks Nader landing the Baywatch role — this cast is stacked.