British TV Presenter Laura Hamilton Does Cartwheels in a Swimsuit, Sparking Fan Reaction

She leapt, she spun, and she stunned. The TV favorite lit up the shores of Antigua with one joyous cartwheel — and fans are absolutely obsessed. Scroll down to see how her look — and life — have evolved over the years.

Sunshine, turquoise waves, and one daring TV star doing somersaults for a cause: "A Place in the Sun" presenter Laura Hamilton, 43, took to Instagram Tuesday, 20 January, with a high-energy video that sent hearts racing — and not just for her acrobatics.

Wearing a show-stopping royal blue bikini, gold necklace, and oversized shades, Hamilton grinned at the camera and declared:

"Hello from Antigua! I am proud to be supporting Leukemia UK's 'Cartwheel for a Cure' campaign. So here's my cartwheel!"

Then, right there on the golden sand, she flipped — graceful, fearless, and glowing. It was over in seconds, but fans couldn't stop replaying it.

The clip wasn't just a sun-drenched stunt — it carried serious meaning. Hamilton used her moment in the spotlight to raise awareness for Leukemia UK, encouraging viewers to donate £8 by texting "CARTWHEEL" to a special number.

She later updated her caption with heartfelt thanks, writing, "A massive thank you to everyone who has posted and supported the 'Cartwheel for a Cure' Campaign for Leukaemia UK! 🧡🤸"

Of course, in true internet fashion, not all the feedback focused on her good deed.

Online reactions exploded. "Women of many talents including cart wheels on a gorgeous beach✅✅🤣🤣😂♥️♥️🫶♥️♥️," one fan commented.

Another viewer was breathless, gushing, "Just when I thought I couldn't love ❤️ @laurahamiltontv anymore she goes and does this — looks utterly gorgeous and then does cartwheels. This should have come with a warning ⛔️ I need to go lie down…🔥after I've watched this a few hundred times first 🥰."

Even the more restrained compliments oozed admiration."Stunning and strong Lady ❤️," one viewer wrote, while another added, "Great shape."

Of course, in true internet fashion, not all the feedback focused on her good deed. Some were distracted by her slim figure.

"How did you get so skinny? You didn't used to be, Laura," one follower questioned bluntly.

The scrutiny isn't new. Though Hamilton has been open about her health, she's long battled public speculation over her body. The reality? Her transformation has far deeper roots than vanity.

Hamilton has previously revealed she suffers from Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) — a rare autoimmune disease that causes dangerously low platelet counts. The condition leaves her vulnerable to severe bruising, bleeding, and crushing fatigue.

Diagnosed in 2015 less than a year after giving birth to daughter Tahlia, Hamilton — who is also mom to son Rocco — admitted she had become "obsessed" with weight loss post-pregnancy. But the ITP diagnosis wasn't due to that — something she's had to clarify time and again.

"It could have just been coincidental [...]," she told The Sun. "But there were people going, 'Oh, it's because you lost loads of weight.' And I gradually sort of thought, 'Right, this isn't good. I need to be a good role model,' and I put some weight back on."

Now, she raises awareness while managing symptoms quietly — and always with a smile.

These days, Hamilton says she's dating and having fun

Hamilton doesn't just bare her soul when it comes to health — she's refreshingly candid about her love life too. The telly star, who split from ex-husband Alex Goward in 2022, stunned fans last year with an unexpected dating confession: she once went out with none other than '90s music star Shaggy.

"I met him for coffee and I had to pay for it. It was at Heathrow airport," she told MailOnline. "I'd been working with him, and he said, 'I really want to meet up with you and talk about work opportunities.'"

Yes — and he even made up a song and sang it to her. "God, that was over 20 years ago. I'm not sure he'd recognise me now," she joked.

These days, Hamilton says she's dating and having fun, but steering clear of dating apps. "I like to go out and meet people who have common interests. I made a decision going forward that I want to keep that aspect of my life private," she explained.

Through heartbreak, health battles, motherhood, and major career moves, Hamilton has undergone a series of striking transformations — and she's let fans come along for every twist and turn.

See how her look — and life — have evolved over the years.

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