Television presenter Laura Hamilton, 43, has publicly responded to a derogatory remark made by an online user who asserted she was “too old” to wear a bikini. The comment was made in response to photographs Hamilton shared from her current family holiday at the Forte Village resort in South Sardinia, Italy.
Hamilton, best known for her role on A Place In The Sun, has been vacationing with her two children, Rocco, 11, and Tahlia, 10, whom she shares with former spouse Alex Goward. Throughout the trip, she has posted a series of scenic and personal images capturing her time abroad.
Despite the celebratory nature of the content, one social media user made an age-based remark concerning her choice of swimwear. In response, Hamilton addressed the comment directly, reaffirming her confidence and challenging the ageist narrative implied by the criticism.
In a video shared to her Instagram account, television presenter Laura Hamilton was seen seated poolside, wearing a blue and white swimsuit while relaxing on a daybed alongside her daughter. As the camera gradually panned out, the pair could be seen waving, capturing a tranquil moment from Hamilton’s family holiday.
In the accompanying caption, Hamilton addressed a recent disparaging comment directed at her, in which a social media user suggested she was “too old” to wear a bikini. Responding with composure and resolve, Hamilton wrote:
“Who decides when we’re ‘too old’ for anything?
I recently read a comment saying I was too old to wear a bikini… and it honestly made me stop and think for a second.
But then I reminded myself, life’s way too short to worry about what other people think.
Today I’m wearing a swimsuit, not because of the comment I read but because I wanted to and I feel comfortable in it!
We all have days when we feel self-conscious, but we deserve to enjoy the sunshine, the beach, the pool—whatever makes us happy—no matter our age and whether we choose to wear a swimsuit or a bikini.
Live your life and feel good in your own skin.”
Following the post, Hamilton received an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom expressed both their admiration and dismay at the ageist remark. One user wrote, “You keep going and you look amazing. While you’ve got it, flaunt it.”
Public support continues to grow for television presenter Laura Hamilton after she addressed an ageist remark directed at her appearance in a bikini. The 43-year-old, currently vacationing with her children at the Forte Village resort in South Sardinia, had earlier posted a poolside video to Instagram featuring herself in a blue and white swimsuit.
In a caption accompanying the clip, Hamilton responded to the unsolicited comment, which claimed she was “too old” to wear a bikini. She wrote:
“Who decides when we’re ‘too old’ for anything?
I recently read a comment saying I was too old to wear a bikini… and it honestly made me stop and think for a second.
But then I reminded myself, life’s way too short to worry about what other people think.
Today I’m wearing a swimsuit, not because of the comment I read but because I wanted to and I feel comfortable in it!
We all have days when we feel self-conscious, but we deserve to enjoy the sunshine, the beach, the pool—whatever makes us happy—no matter our age and whether we choose to wear a swimsuit or a bikini.
Live your life and feel good in your own skin.”
Hamilton’s message was met with widespread praise from her followers, who expressed solidarity and criticized the original comment. Notable responses included:
“Absolutely not! Bikinis don’t come with age restrictions—just confidence requirements! The only age limit is the age you stop caring what other people think.”
“People that say negative comments are just jealous! Do whatever makes you feel happy.”
“Wow, glad you didn’t listen, some people should keep their comments to themselves. We are all different and we should do and wear what makes us happy.”
In a separate interview published on Friday, Hamilton—who separated from her husband Alex Goward, 44, in 2022 after ten years of marriage—shared insights into her dating life. Confirming she remains single and is “having fun,” she recounted a humorous and unexpected anecdote involving musician Shaggy.
According to Hamilton, the meeting took place over two decades ago at Heathrow Airport:
“I met him for coffee and I had to pay for it. It was at Heathrow airport. I’d been working with him, and he said, ‘I really want to meet up with you and talk about work opportunities.’”
Despite the unexpected nature of the encounter, Hamilton appeared to reflect on it with amusement, adding to her reputation for resilience, confidence, and good humour in the public eye.#newsafro_
