STATELY Irina Shayk is the jewel in the crown as she prepares to take part in the Rio Carnival.

The Russian model, 39, dazzled in her barely-there blue costume in Brazil — and said it was a dream to have a chance to join in.

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She described herself as “humbled” to be allowed to join the parade as well as “nervous and excited!”

Irina wrote: “What a great opportunity to be here, celebrating life and love!”

Her telling comment came amid reports she is back with American football great Tom Brady, 47.

They last dated in 2023, four years after her split from actor Bradley Cooper, 50, with whom she shares a daughter, Lea, seven.

Irina says Brad is the “best dad”.

She is a model and television personality best known for being one of the faces of Victoria’s Secret and, more recently, Rihanna’s buzzing lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty.

However, the model has grown globally and walked the runway for fashion brands including Fendi, Chanel, Tory Burch, Vivienne Westwood, and more.

She also never fails to grace the covers of magazines like Vogue, Bazaar, and Allure.

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