A Place In The Sun star Laura Hamilton has opened up about what the ‘hardest part’ of filming the Channel 4 property show is.
The presenter, 42, is a stand-out favourite amongst fans, having fronted the popular series since 2012.
Laura remains on the line-up for the brand new episodes, alongside Jasmine Harman and Lee Juggurnauth, with the show returning to our screens earlier this month.
But as the experts continue to house hunt with a new batch of sun-seeking Brits, it also means they have to be away from home for long periods of time during filming.
Speaking to GB News, Laura revealed: ‘Sometimes missing out on family events, being away with work.
A Place In The Sun star Laura Hamilton has opened up about what the ‘hardest part’ of filming the Channel 4 property show is (pictured earlier this month in London)
‘That’s probably the biggest sort of compromise I’ve sort of had to make.’
But, she also gushed about her time on the beloved programme and went into detail about what she enjoys about it.
The presenter said: ‘The fact that we go back and we revisit people, you know that you’re making a big difference in somebody’s life when they’re filming the show with you.
‘But then when you actually go back and revisit it just to see really how things have changed. That’s pretty special.’
It comes just after Laura addressed pregnancy speculation after viewers of the Channel 4 show were left confused.
The mother-of-two revealed fans often assume she’s ‘pregnant again’ due to old episodes being repeated regularly.
Laura, who shares son Rocco, 10, and Tahlia, six, with ex-husband Alex Goward , carried both her children while filming the series following her debut in 2011.
Speaking on Jenni Falconer’s Runpod podcast she said: ‘It’s funny because when people meet me they go “How many children have you got?'” And I’m like “just two” and they’re like, “Oh, you seem to be pregnant quite a lot on TV”.
The presenter, 42, is a stand-out favourite amongst fans, having fronted the popular series since 2012
Laura remains on the line-up for the brand new episodes, alongside Jasmine Harman and Lee Juggurnauth, with the show returning to our screens earlier this month
Laura, who shares son Rocco, 10, and Tahlia, six, with ex-husband Alex Goward, was pregnant with both her children while filming the series following her debut in 2011
Exes: The presenter ended of her nine-year marriage to Goward in January 2022, but sparked rumours of reconciliation after a series of family holidays (pictured in June 2021)
Recalling her response, she continued: ‘”No, I’m not pregnant again, just two children”, because, obviously the show is repeated, so you’re pregnant in one, you’re not in another, you’re pregnant in one’.
Before adding: ‘I think the shows that are going out, or about to go out, are more current.’
The TV star announced in May 2022 that she and husband Alex had decided to end their relationship.
Confirming her split at the time, Laura said: ‘This isn’t something I ever thought I’d be saying but, after 13 years of being together Alex and I have separated.
‘Our children are and always will be our number one priority and we would respect privacy for our family at this time.’
The pair have seemingly remained on good terms since going their separate ways.
With A Place In The Sun returning to our screens, some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that one familiar face was missing – host Leah Charles-King.
Having been absent from the new episodes, some fans began to question where the host was and if she would be returning.
With A Place In The Sun returning to our screens, some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that one familiar face was missing – host Leah Charles-King
Replying to the Tweet, Leah confirmed: ‘Unfortunately not. And I won’t appear in this current new run either, I’m afraid, Placers! But hopefully the next one’
However the presenter later brought good news as she updated her followers on Friday and confirmed there will be two new episodes featuring her on Wednesday May 29 and Friday June 7
One inquisitive fan took to Twitter to ask: ‘Afternoon all, it’s Ben again today – have we had lovely @leahcharlesking on this run of new episodes yet #aplaceinthesun’.
Replying to the Tweet, Leah confirmed: ‘Unfortunately not. And I won’t appear in this current new run either, I’m afraid, Placers! But hopefully the next one.’
She then added: ‘Feel free to kick up a stink about it.’
Fans were left furious and disappointed as they joked they would protest to get her back on screens.
However the presenter later brought good news as she updated her followers on Friday and confirmed there will be two new episodes featuring her on Wednesday May 29 and Friday June 7.
Laughing at the support of her fans, she wrote: ‘Thanks for the bantz, Placers! Glad you kept your protests peaceful’.
She added: ‘BREAKING NEWS The people have spoken. The new series of #aplaceinthesun continues w/ TWO new episodes from ME on Weds 29th May & Fri 7th June at 4pm!’
