Laura Hamilton

Laura Jane Hamilton was born on April 24, 1982. She grew up in Dartford, Kent, and after completing her A-Levels at Dartford Grammar School for Girls, she began her career in television behind the scenes. Her early roles included working as a runner for Dermot O’Leary at Channel 4 and as an Assistant Floor Manager for major productions such as ‘Top of the Pops,’ ‘The Buckingham Palace Jubilee Celebrations,’ and ‘Big Brother.’ She also served as a 2nd/3rd Assistant Director on TV shows like ‘Family Affairs’ and ‘The Bill,’ and on films including ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Stardust.’ Her initial four years in the industry were spent developing a foundational understanding of television production before transitioning to on-screen roles.

Hamilton’s on-screen debut came as ‘Melody’ in the popular pre-school show ‘Fun Song Factory’ for CITV, a role she held for two and a half years until 2006. In 2006, she became the female face of Nickelodeon in the UK, presenting shows like ‘Nickheads’ and the Nickelodeon UK Kids’ Choice Awards, co-hosting with figures such as McFly and Dannii Minogue. She expanded her presenting work to GMTV’s ‘Toonattik’ in 2008 and co-hosted the UK version of ‘Staraoke’ on Boomerang in 2009. A significant turning point in her career was her participation in the sixth series of ITV’s ‘Dancing on Ice’ in 2011, where she finished in second place. This exposure led to discussions about presenting ‘The Xtra Factor’ and ultimately spurred her move away from children’s television.

Since February 2012, Laura Hamilton has been a prominent presenter for Channel 4’s ‘A Place in the Sun,’ a role that leverages her extensive property knowledge and passion for renovation. She has filmed episodes for ‘A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun,’ ‘A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun,’ and ‘A Place in the Sun: Home or Away.’ In 2013, she participated in Channel 4’s ‘The Jump,’ learning to ski jump just weeks after childbirth. She also presented ‘Fort Boyard: Ultimate Challenge’ for CITV and Disney XD, and co-presented ‘Cowboy Builders & Bodge Jobs’ for Channel 5 in 2015. Additionally, she joined ITV1’s ‘This Morning’ in 2022 to present live features, further showcasing her versatility in broadcasting. Outside of television, Hamilton is an entrepreneur, having rescued and run ‘Lord Roberts on The Green’ in Purley, a local village shop, for four years.