Laura Hamilton defends career choices amid parenting criticism

A Palace in the Sun star Laura Hamilton has opened up about her family life, revealing she has no regrets about spending away from her two children to film the hit Channel 4 series, despite facing online trolling for it.

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

The actress and entrepreneur, admitted that per personal life won't stop her from pursuing her career dreams, even though  juggling motherhood and frequent travel can sometimes 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 have managed to find a way to make it work.' 

The presenter, who co-parents with her ex, revealed that she schedules filming around the times her children are with their father, allowing her to fully immerse herself in work. 

She also thanked her employer for allowing her children to occasionally travel with her, describing herself as 'incredible lucky' to have that kind of flexibility. 

Laura admitted she still has to deal with online trolls who accuse her of neglecting her children while she films abroad.

For those unversed, the TV star joined A Place in the Sun in 2012 and has been a staple of the popular property show ever since.