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Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
A Place In The Sun host leaves fans in awe with jaw-dropping fitness transformation after 'making big changes in their forties' sparked by frightening diagnosis
An A Place In The Sun host has left fans stunned as he revealed his jaw-dropping fitness transformation on Monday after receiving a frightening diagnosis. The star, 53, took to Instagram to show off his striking before and after pictures as he stripped off to reveal his ripped body. Craig Rowe told his followers in a candid post how he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in his 40s which prompted him to get fit and healthy. He penned: 'This is me… after making some big changes. 'In my 40s, I found out I was prediabetic and yes, I managed to reverse the diagnosis, but my blood sugar remained very high. So 6 months ago I decided to really push myself to get it under control and feel healthier. 'If you're in your 40s or 50s I really hope my story will motivate you. Yes, it takes discipline. Yes, it takes commitment and it's so worth it.' Craig Rowe told his followers in a candid post how he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in his 40s which prompted him to get fit and healthy In his before images, Craig showed his bloated belly but now boasts a ripped physique, including a six pack after losing an impressive two stone. He also shared snaps of him hitting the gym regularly as he worked on keeping his body chiseled and arms buff. The TV star was warned by doctors he was at risk of Type 2 diabetes and after cutting back on sweets, sugar and booze and began to exercise six times a week. Craig added he'll soon launch a new video series on his social media called My Blood Sugar Story, offering tools, tips and inspiration to his followers. Fans flooded him with supportive comments, with one writing: 'Looking good well done Craig.' A second replied: 'Well done, I have to say I still liked the chubby Craig. 'Fantastic! You should be so damn proud of yourself,' said a third. While a fourth penned: 'Just been diagnosed prediabetic also despite being active and healthy. Delighted you did this and look forward to watching your new series on the subject.' He also shared snaps of him hitting the gym regularly as he worked on keeping his body chiseled and arms buff Earlier this year Craig revealed he was 'in talks' to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. He joked how he was ready to be put 'through his paces' now he's much 'fitter' and said his agent is speaking a host of reality shows. Speaking to The Sun, Craig said: 'My agent is talking to all the reality shows and there's definitely been a little bit of a rumble that I felt from some of them. 'We've spoken to Strictly and nothing's happened yet, but talks are very much happening. 'Obviously, Strictly is the one that is gold standard. And also, I love dancing — and now I'm fitter. I'd like nothing better than the training as well to put me through my paces.' Craig joined A Place In The Sun in 2022, having made a name for himself as This Morning's gadget guru and on shopping channel QVC.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton says 'I've been waiting to share this' as fans say 'congratulations'
A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton has shared some exciting personal news on her social media platforms. Laura has been a part of the Channel 4 show for over a decade since her first episode aired in February 2012. Laura purchased a Majorcan holiday home in August 2024. She has been renovating the home and has previously spoken about "loving the process" of transforming it. The TV presenter has a separate Instagram account dedicated to her makeover process. Laura has been renovating properties since she was 19-years-old. On Instagram, she said: "I have some news and this is something I have been wanting to share with you for some time with you but it just hasn't felt quite right. As many of you know this time last year I brought a property in Majorca and it was a renovation project because that's exactly what I love. READ MORE: Gogglebox star dies as tributes pour in from fans READ MORE: Tony Bellew supported by fans in relationship update "However, things have taken a lot longer, when you're renovating a property you're waiting for various licences, permits and it is a slow process. The project is still very much underway it's just taking a lot longer than I anticipated." In an exciting announcement, Laura told followers that over the past twelve months she has been visiting Dubai. She said: "You might have seen that from my stories and posts that I have been doing. I have been coming to Dubai for many years and when you do the job that I do you love exploring the world." The property expert revealed she has been spending a lot of time in Dubai over the last twelve months "seriously looking a the property market here [Dubai]", the TV host has been speaking to different developers and investigated different areas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Hamilton (@laurahamiltontv) Laura added: "A couple of months ago I purchased my very own property here in Dubai, in Dubai marina. I am here this week with the children showing them the property for the first time." It is a four year old property that Laura says she is able to put her own "stamp" on. The Channel 4 star captioned the video: "I've been wanting to share this for the past 3 months…and now feels like the right time to finally share it. "It's a move that's all about property, potential, and thinking internationally. A new investment in a place known for its sunshine, skyline, and serious opportunity." Fans of Laura were thrilled to hear the property news. Sarah wrote: "Congratulations Laura! I spent many years in Dubai and The Marina is a beautiful area. I hope you enjoy it!" Julann commented: "Congratulations Laura! I hope you have a fantastic week with the children, and manage to get the wallpapering done too! And good luck with the continuing renovation project in Mallorca!" Nigel posted: "So exciting - congratulations! A location I've been considering investing in for a while too! Looking forward to the property reveal." Another comment said: "Congratulations Laura that's amazing."
Daily Record
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
A Place in the Sun star reveals the two items presenters are banned from wearing
A Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas has opened up about the "hard graft" involved with the filming of the Channel 4 show and the two items the hosts are banned from wearing A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the less glamorous side of her job. The Channel 4 show helps prospective buyers in their search for their dream home abroad. Scarlette Douglas, 38, first appeared on the property programme in 2015, offering her expertise to numerous house hunters. Despite visiting various locations and meeting a wide range of people, the job isn't always as easy as it seems. Scarlett told The Express that working on A Place In The Sun is actually "really hard", with five days of filming squeezed into one "47-minute show." She also revealed two items that presenters are not allowed to wear, reports Leicestershire Live. "There's a lot that goes into it. It's hard graft," the property expert admitted. She added: "You can't wear sunglasses or a hat." The host confessed: "You just about have time to drink some water. You keep going and going and going, so as much as it looks glamorous, it's actually a really difficult show." Scarlette said goodbye to A Place In The Sun in 2022 and has since featured on another property show, Worst House On The Street. The Channel 4 series sees property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas, who are siblings, helping people revamp their family homes without breaking the bank. It comes as Jasmine Harman, a host from A Place In The Sun, has shared an 'awful' experience she had while filming the Channel 4 show. The property expert, who has been on the programme since 2004, recalled a bout of motion sickness during a microlight plane ride in the Algarve. "We were flying and he was doing all of these little tricks and I got a bit of motion sickness and I started to feel a bit dodgy. I kept telling myself, 'I'll be alright, I'll be alright,'' she told the Express. However, upon landing, Jasmine felt 'so sick' that she ended up vomiting inside her helmet. "I ended up vomiting inside the helmet. And it was so embarrassing." "In front of the house hunters and this handsome pilot. The whole team," she confessed. Despite the incident being "an awful moment" with "everyone there," Jasmine can now look back and laugh at the experience.
Daily Mirror
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
A Place In The Sun host shares 'really hard' part of job
A Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas has shared that there are a number of things that make filming the Channel 4 show difficult - including a ban on two items of clothing A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the less glamorous side of her job. The Channel 4 show helps prospective buyers find their dream homes abroad. Scarlette Douglas, 38, first appeared on the property programme in 2015, offering her expertise to numerous house hunters. Despite visiting various locations and meeting a wide range of people, the job isn't always as easy as it seems. Scarlett told The Express that working on A Place In The Sun is actually "really hard", with five days of filming squeezed into one "47-minute show." She also revealed two items that presenters are not allowed to wear, reports Leicestershire Live. "There's a lot that goes into it. It's hard graft," the property expert admitted. She added: "You can't wear sunglasses or a hat." The host confessed: "You just about have time to drink some water. You keep going and going and going, so as much as it looks glamorous, it's actually a really difficult show." Scarlette said goodbye to A Place In The Sun in 2022 and has since featured on another property show, Worst House On The Street. The Channel 4 series sees property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas, who are siblings, helping people revamp their family homes without breaking the bank. Another A Place In The Sun host, Jasmine Harman, 49, has also shared her experiences from the show. She has been a property expert on the Channel 4 programme since 2004. The property expert, who has been on the programme since 2004, recalled a bout of motion sickness during a microlight plane ride in the Algarve. "We were flying and he was doing all these little tricks and I got a bit of motion sickness and started to feel a bit dodgy. I kept telling myself, 'I'll be alright, I'll be alright,'" she told the Express. However, upon landing, Jasmine felt 'so sick' that she ended up vomiting inside her helmet. "I ended up vomiting inside the helmet. And it was so embarrassing. "In front of the house hunters and this handsome pilot. The whole team." She described the incident as "an awful moment" and noted that "everyone was there," but now she can look back and laugh at the experience. A Place In The Sun airs weekdays on Channel 4 and is available to stream on
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
A Place in the Sun's Scarlette Douglas left alarmed over chilling collection in unsellable house
A Place in the Sun star Scarlette Douglas has revealed the one unforgettable discovery she made in a home whilst filming her latest property show Can't Sell Must Sell with her brother, Stuart. Property development duo Scarlette and Stuart Douglas have issued some advice to homeowners in unsellable homes in their latest show, Can't Sell Must Sell. However, one chilling discovery left the former A Place In The Sun host Scarlette gobsmacked. Best known for their teamwork on Channel 4's Worst House on the Street, Scarlette, 38, and her brother Stuart, 47, are now taking on a new challenge of splitting up to help desperate sellers fix up homes that simply won't budge on the market. In each of the six episodes, the sibling duo are both handing a property that requires a lot of renovation work done to it. With the assistance of a skilled team of carpenters and designers, they each work to make their house more likely to sell. Recalling one chilling discovery she made in one unsellable home while filming the show, Scarlette said: "One lady was very attached to her house and its Victorian style – she has lots of dolls. "When you walked in, everything felt oppressive. It was dark, dingy and scary. Even her daughters were trying to get her to sell it. She didn't want to listen.' Another tough project for Scarlette was a charming cottage that unfortunately stank of dog odour, the Mirror reports. She said: 'I love dogs, but you can become nose-blind to them. 'One of the properties was a really beautiful cottage but the minute you walked in, it smelled of dog. 'They were so used to the smell that they couldn't get their head around it. Those are things you're not going to see but they affect a sale.' Although the unpleasant smell was strong, Stuart found himself particularly moved by the property's back story. He explained: 'What made it important for me was how important it was for the owner. She was a really lovely lady. The transformation of the house itself was amazing but the transformation in her was memorable. She was so grateful.' Emotions also ran high during another case in Swansea that hit Scarlette hard where they met with a widow who had filled her home with china plates and memories. Scarlette explained: 'Her husband did the DIY. She couldn't do anything around the house. She was so grateful at the end, I was an emotional wreck.' While houses and empathy are at the heart of the show, the hard graft is just as real. Scarlette said: 'We're not just walking in, saying our piece and walking out. We really do get involved, even off-camera.' Stuart agrees: 'We had great teams. But we needed lots of hands on deck to complete the transformations. Even the cameraman took things to the skip. Everyone chipped in.' Scarlette chimed in: "That level of involvement was essential, given the scale of the jobs – and the tight turnaround. It was hard and stressful. We started around 8am and wouldn't finish until about 11pm. We cover two houses in a week, but the end result made it all worth it.' However, it wouldn't be a Douglas project without a bit of healthy competition. Stuart said: 'We are competitive in nature. Scarlette was a professional dancer in the West End, our brother and I played professional football. We are very close, but we're very competitive.' He adds: 'The real goal was to help the homeowners, though we both still wanted to have the best house. In our family, we go into things and we do it to be the best.'
