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Laura Hamilton, the face of A Place In The Sun on Channel 4, has disclosed the one obstacle that has consistently challenged her on the hit show.

Before stepping into the limelight, Laura's early career was spent behind the scenes, working on major productions such as Harry Potter and The Bill. It was in the early 2000s that she transitioned to presenting children's TV.

Years later, she left her role at Nickelodeon to broaden her horizons in the television industry.

Her diverse TV appearances have included joining forces with celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott on Real Food Family Cook Off, and competing in shows like Dancing On Ice and The Jump.

In 2011, Laura secured the role she is perhaps most renowned for, as a presenter on A Place In The Sun, reports .

Despite being a staple on the award-winning programme for years, the 43-year-old recently confessed to a persistent struggle she's faced throughout her tenure.

Reflecting on her experiences with the beloved property show, she divulged that her inability to speak Spanish fluently has been a "big problem".

During a candid conversation on the Spinning Plates podcast with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, she conceded that her Spanish skills are not up to scratch, telling the songstress: "I mean, look, there are many places in Spain where people do speak British.

"And it's so bad, isn't it, to say that, you know, they speak British, because it does go a long way when you buy property abroad, or even when you're on holiday abroad, that you actually make an effort and speak the language."

She acknowledged that her lack of Spanish language skills has been problematic, but she's optimistic about making progress as she's already seen some improvement.

"So I am learning and I pick up more each time I go, I think the big problem that I have is, because if I flip between France and Spain, I'm in Spain and then I'll start speaking a bit of French. I'm like, oh, no, no, no, no, I'm in Spain and so, but I can't speak it fluently."

In a recent instalment of the Channel 4 programme, viewers followed Laura as she explored Lazio, Italy with Kentse and Brian, a couple who fell in love with the region during their honeymoon.

With dreams of owning a holiday retreat in this sought-after locale, the pair had allocated a budget of £80,000 for their Italian haven.

A Place In The Sun is on Channel 4