Caroline Flack.Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage
“After careful consultation between Caroline’s representatives and theLove Islandproduction team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline’s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight’sLove Islandout of respect for Caroline’s family,” the statement continued. “Love Islandwill return tomorrow night which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts.”
Flack served as host of the popular dating series throughout its first five seasons.
Shortly before the start of season 6, which is currently airing in the U.K., Flackstepped downafter beingcharged with assaultin December 2019 following a reported incident involvingboyfriend Lewis Burton.
In a court appearance that same month, Flack pled not guilty and was released on bail with conditions thatprevented her from having contactwith Burton, 27, ahead of the March 4 trial, according to the BBC.
Breaking his silence hours after news of her death was made public, Burton shared that he was heartbroken.
“I am so lost for wordsI am in so much pain I miss you so much I know you felt safe with me you always said I don’t think about anything else when I am with you and I was not allowed to be there this time I kept asking and asking,” the former professional tennis player and modelwroteon Instagram alongside a photo of the pair embracing.
Burton also shared a screenshot of a post she had shared on Instagram over two months before her death. “In a world where you can be anything, be kind,” the post read.
“I will love you forever,” he wrote alongside the message.
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source: people.com
