How Laura Hamilton manages her rare immune disorder while filming A Place In The Sun

-Credit: (Image: @laurahamiltontv/instagram)
-Credit: (Image: @laurahamiltontv/instagram)


Laura Hamilton, star of A Place In The Sun, has been candid about her struggle with a rare disease. The presenter has been battling immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a disorder that can lead to excessive bruising and bleeding.

Despite the condition's impact, many fans of the travel show would be unaware that the 42 year old host is living with ITP, a disorder known for causing easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.

The star, who has been fronting the popular programme since 2012, and lives in Kent, now hosts her own podcast, the Mile Fly Club. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star during a Facebook Live chat, Laura previously shared an update on her health.

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She revealed: "I have something called ITP, Immune thrombocytopenia, which is low platelets count in my blood its quite an unknown disease."

"It sort of flares ups and downs depending on what's going on with my life and stress often brings it out."

The presenter further added: "But that's kind of under control at the moment I don't have bruising quite like that on my legs but it does happen it does flare up but I'm always trying to be positive about things and be a glass half-full."

Laura Hamilton
The presenter has been on the show since 2012 -Credit:@laurahamiltontv/Instagram

In addition to Laura, A Place In The Sun presenter Jean Johansson has been diagnosed with presbyopia, a condition that causes a decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects as you age. After ignoring her deteriorating eyesight for some time, at 42, Jean faced the truth when an eye test confirmed her suspicions.

She recounted a significant change in her life, remarking: "I can honestly say it's been life-changing."

Jean admitted that she had delayed confronting her deteriorating eyesight and speculated: "I'm not entirely sure why it took me so long to admit I needed glasses," suggesting that it might have been an unwillingness to accept the signs of aging. Now, though, she accepts it as a natural process.