Laura Hamilton Defends Co-Parenting After Divorce Trolls

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has hit back at trolls who say her co-parenting set up is 'sad for the children' after her divorce.

The TV presenter, 43, shares son Rocco, 11, and daughter Tahlia, 10, with her ex-husband Alex Goward.

Laura reportedly split from husband Alex in January 2022 after reaching 'breaking point' during lockdown when they were forced to spend more time together.

And now she has hit back at those who have claimed their co-parenting set up is 'sad for the children', according to the Mirror.

She told the publication: 'I really don't like it when people comment and go, ''Oh, it's sad for the children!''

'Why is it sad for children? Actually, it is brilliant for the child that they get to spend time with both parents – and that both parents are happier!'

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has hit back at trolls who say her co-parenting set up is 'sad for the children' after her divorce

The TV presenter shares son Rocco, 11, and daughter Tahlia, 10, with ex-husband Alex Goward after reaching 'breaking point' during lockdown

Laura has also recently admitted she could never give up her career, even though juggling motherhood and travel can be 'chaotic.'

Talking to The Sun, Laura said: 'I have every respect for anyone who's a full-time mum, I just couldn't do that. I love my career as well as being a mum, and I've managed to find a way to make it work.'

The presenter, who co-parents with her ex, revealed she plans her filming schedule around when her children are with their dad, using that time to focus fully on work.

She credited her employer for allowing her to travel with her kids when possible, describing herself as 'incredibly lucky' to have the flexibility.

But Laura has also been targeted by online trolls who accuse her of neglecting her children while she films abroad.

She dismissed the criticism, insisting social media never shows the full story.

Explaining that people make judgements from what they see online, she said: 'People say, 'She's always away, she's not with her kids.' People have no idea. One: I don't even share my social posts always in real time, and two: just because I don't always post everything that I'm doing with my kids doesn't mean I'm not with them.'

The TV star, who joined A Place in the Sun in 2012, said she hopes to inspire her daughter to believe she can balance family life and a successful career.

And now she has hit back at those who have claimed their co-parenting set up is 'sad for the children', according to the Mirror 

Laura pictured with Alex and their two children in July 2019 

'I want Tahlia to see that if she wants her career, she can have her career - and still have children,' she said.

Laura first joined the Channel 4 show 13 years ago after working behind the scenes on programmes including Top of the Pops and Big Brother.

She remains one of its most recognisable faces and said she still feels 'honoured' to be part of the long-running series, which marked its 25th anniversary this year.

Unfortunately, it's not the first time that Laura has had to suffer with online cruelty.