A Place in the Sun presenter also had her pins cruelly compared to “tree trunks” by acid-tongued judge Jason Gardiner while competing on Dancing On Ice back in 2011. Laura, 39, admitted it “hurt” and "you can’t unhear it" and it reinforced her insecurities - on national television, no less.She was paired with professional skater Colin Ratushniak and despite Jason’s nasty comment, came second.