A Place In The Sun’s Laura Hamilton spotted looking loved-up with married man during break from filming in Spain
LAURA Hamilton has been seen smooching her married lover in the front seat of a car.
A Place In The Sun presenter Laura, 42, has been filming on the Costa Brava - and is evidently mixing business with pleasure.
Laura looked tanned and content in a turquoise bikini top and black shorts as she placed a hand on her new beau's arm, who was spotted in a yellow T-shirt, black shorts and trainers.
The TV presenter, 42, is understood to be in the throes of a new romance with married business CEO James Pettigrew, 44, who is divorcing.
Laura, a mum-of-two, and James are believed to have been dating since January, according to reports.
And clearly enjoying each other’s company, the couple shared affectionate moments inside the car after a stroll, accompanied by Laura's children, Rocco, 10, and Tahlia, nine.
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This is the Channel 4 star's first relationship since splitting from long-term husband Alex Goward in 2022.
However, the romance has reportedly blindsided James' estranged wife Jackie.
James and Jackie share two children together but are now experiencing a "painful divorce", with Jackie left "hurt and upset" by his new partnership with Laura.
A source told the: "Laura has been dating James since January and they spend all their time together.
"While Laura has been single since splitting from her ex-husband, James is still married, and their relationship has caused his estranged wife Jackie a lot of hurt and upset.
"Laura and James have made every attempt to keep their relationship private but it's been months and they're so close now, they are fully committed to each other and making this work long-term."
James, currently the CEO of a maintenance company called Prospero, was seen getting cosy with Laura at the Scottish FA Cup Final in May where they watched the match together.
Laura has also signed up to make an appearance at a corporate event hosted by James in November.