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A Place in the Sun presenter Ben Hillman had to step in and comfort an emotional couple on the Channel 4 show after their property search proved disappointing. House hunters Mark and Candy were searching for their dream Spanish retreat with Ben. The couple wanted a three-bed property with traditional character and had a budget of £77,000.

A Place in the Sun's hunt for a dream home went haywire when Jee Juggurnauth saw a couple walk out of a house viewing prematurely without seeing all of it. An episode saw Sarah and Justin on a search for an idyllic property in Greece's Peloponnese peninsula, but they weren't impressed with the first option. Straightaway, Sarah brushed it off as "too modern", while something about the building had Justin worried.

Ben Hillman has been a popular presenter of A Place In The Sun since he arrived on the show all fresh faced back in 2016. Alongside his co-stars including Jasmine Harman, Laura Hamilton and Sara Damergi, he continues to bring some much-needed sunshine and escapism to our screens as we all imagine living the dream and moving abroad.The interior designer-turned-TV-presenter began his journey on the show nearly a decade ago and he has been winning audiences over with his energy and charm since then.

A Place in the Sun star Ben Hillman once had something of a holiday from hell after suffering a gruesome injury while traveling with his family in France.The TV presenter, who works alongside the likes of Laura Hamilton and Scarlette Douglas on the hit Channel 4 show, spent the first few days of the summer 2022 trip getting medical treatment after badly injuring himself at a water park. Sporting a bandaged hand and a plate of hospital grub in the shot, he wrote: "Not the French cuisine I had in mind for the first day of our family holiday!".

A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton found herself in quite the predicament when property seekers Bob and Vida gave a resounding no to a house on the Peloponnese Coast during a recent episode.The duo, who were on the hunt for their dream retirement spot in Greece with a healthy £410,000 budget, immediately rejected a contemporary home priced at £436,271. Vida was quick to voice her disapproval due to its proximity to a busy road, calling it "awful" from the get-go.

A heated debate took place on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday 4 June that left viewers divided.Travel journalist Stephanie Takyi and A Place In The Sun presenter Lee Juggurnauth were debating whether there should be a cap on the number of British holidaymakers going to Majorca, with the pair arguing for and against the idea. Residents of the popular holiday island say they are being squeezed out of their towns and beaches by millions of tourists who visit the destination each year, so locals are now calling for a limit on the number of visitors.

Laura Hamilton - who is best known for presenting A Place in the Sun - has taken to social media to warn followers after she was targeted by 'disgusting' scammers.The 42 year old pleaded with fans to block the fake accounts who were pretending to be her, with the aim of conning people out of money. After running London Marathon in aide of the WellChild charity in honour of Jonnie Irwin - her colleague who tragically died with cancer earlier this year - the Channel 4 star said scam pages were set up.

Laura Hamilton, the host of popular holiday series A Place In The Sun, has opened up about her future on This Morning after her dating show was abruptly cancelled.The TV star was all set to launch a new ITV show last year, but it was suddenly scrapped following allegations that a member of the production team had an inappropriate relationship with a contestant from a spin-off show. Laura had been busy filming the reality programme in Barbados when production was abruptly halted due to an internal investigation.

Lee Juggurnauth began hosting Channel 4's A Place In The Sun back in 2021, marking his big break in television presenting.The star had always dreamed of working on TV, but it wasn't until he turned 30 he began to pursue his dreams. Lee, 36, has been open about his struggles, even admitting to experiencing the "worst year of his life" when he turned 30, despite hoping it would be the best. He has spoken about becoming a "completely different" person before he reached the milestone age, which proved to be a catalyst for change and saw him even enlist the help of a life coach.

A Place in the Sun star Jasmine Harman has given fans a glimpse into her romantic life, celebrating two decades with her husband Jon Boast.The TV presenter, 48, took to Instagram to share a cheeky video of herself dancingg to Muni Long's Made For Me, in which she sported a leopard print jumpsuit with frilly sleeves, as her blonde locks flowed in the gentle breeze. In the clip, Jasmine is seen playfully dancing and lip-syncing before pointing towards an unexpected dance partner a mop decked out in a checkered shirt, impersonating her other half, complete with a mop head for hair.The pair 'dance' together before Jasmine pulls the mop in for a cuddle. Jasmine captioned the quirky video with a heartfelt tribute to her husband, reminiscing about their first date in a quaint pizzeria in Almunecar 20 years ago.

A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton has revealed where some of her sartorial choices come from, after frequent requests from fans.The mum-of-two took to her Instagram, surprising followers with the fact that she's created some of her striking wardrobe pieces herself. In a fresh career turn, the 42 year old television personality announced a new venture outside of presenting the hit property show.

A Place in the Sun buyer has revealed how her dream home completely transformed her life after a night out. The Channel 4 show's host, Sara Damergi, was on hand to help Donna find her perfect holiday home abroad in Wednesday 15 May episode. Joined by her best friend Savannah, Donna was on the hunt for a two-bedroom apartment in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, with a budget of £70,000.

A Place in the Sun presenter Ben Hillman stripped completely naked for a photo, leaving fans of the show and the host completely shocked.The Channel 4 presenter left his followers red faced when he posted a recent snap baring all with just a plant to hide his modesty. Fans were quick to react to the picture which also featured his NHS Wife snipping away at his plant.

A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman shared an emotional wish following the death of co-star Jonnie Irwin. When A Place in the Sun celebrates its 20th year on our screens on Monday 29 April, it'll be a poignant moment for host Jasmine as her close friend and co-star of almost two decades, Jonnie Irwin, won't be there with her.The presenting duo kicked off their journey in February 2004 when they first hosted an episode of A Place in the Sun on Channel 4 and they quickly became close. With Jonnie's tragic passing from lung cancer at the tender age of 50 this February, Jasmine is steeling herself for an incredibly emotional episode.

Ben Hillman is known for helping others find their dream homes abroad as a presenter on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, but what about his own home life? The professional interior designer, who studied product and furniture design before launching his TV career, certainly knows a thing or two about property. Despite his globe-trotting career, he has a stunning home with a stylish interior, and is a self-proclaimed "home bod" who cherishes spending time with his rarely-seen wife Gaby and their two daughters, Hope Blossom and Honour Willow.

Throughout her 20 year career as presenter of A Place In The Sun, Jasmine Harman has helped a whole host of people find their dream holiday in sunnier climes. And in October 2023, she embarked on her very own adventure when she decided to move to Estepona in Spain alongside her husband, Jon, and their two children, Joy, nine, and seven year old Albion. In an Instagram post, the TV personality explained that while moving abroad was “stressful” and “intense”, she and her family fully intended to make the most of the exciting move.

A Place In The Sun's Scarlette Douglas is making waves as she gears up for an exciting chapter in her life. The 37 year old property expert and TV presenter has packed her bags and flown to sunny LA with big dreams of taking her television career to the next level, as she's set to rub shoulders with industry bigwigs.

Lucy Alexander, who is soon set to appear permanently on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, always has her family close to her heart.The 53 year old, who is known for appearing on Homes Under the Hammer, is married to ex-Premier League footballer Stewart Castledine, with whom she shares two children, daughter Kitty, and son, Leo. Kitty has found fame in her own right, playing the role of Penny Branning, cousin of Lauren Branning, on BBC's EastEnders. She burst onto our screens in January 2024, hitting things off in a drugs mule storyline as she stashed drugs into her cousin, Lauren's (Jacqueline Jossa) suitcase in Paris.

It’s Location, Location, Location meets Who Do You Think You Are? over on Channel 4 as its latest show – Key To A Fortune – tracks down the rightful inheritors of grand properties, left to them by distant relatives with no will. Hosted by A Place In The Sun star Jean Johansson, the new series surprises unsuspecting heirs with these ownerless homes, giving them the choice to develop the property themselves – or sell it for a cash windfall.

TV presenter Jean Johansson has announced some exciting career news.The star, who is known for hosting A Place In The Sun as well as The One Show, has shared her excitement as her latest TV project gets set to launch. Jean, 42, took to Instagram to reveal she'd been doing some reflecting, prompting her to celebrate how far she's come in her television career.The presenter said she is "exactly where I'm supposed to be" in a sweet message to fans. “Cheers.