Olly Murs ‘still can’t settle for’ Caroline Flack’s loss of life three years on
In February 2020, Flack, 40, was discovered lifeless at her North London house after taking her personal life.
Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of Shopping with Keith Lemon, Murs opened up about his reminiscences of the previous Love Island presenter whereas on a automotive journey.
“Like me, Olly was friends with the wonderful Caroline Flack,” Lemon, actual identify Leigh Francis, mentioned in a voiceover earlier than their dialog was proven on display.
Murs spoke candidly about Flack’s loss of life
/ PA WireMurs, 39, shared: “I used to watch her on Bo’ Selecta! with you. I remember seeing Caz on there, and I remember watching her on I’m A Celebrity when she did the second show.
“Caz was a fantastic presenter, and someone who was just natural on TV, wasn’t she? I still can’t accept she’s not here.”
“That’s how I deal with it. You go, I said to you, ‘Oh she’s on holiday’,” Lemon mentioned in settlement to the singer’s sentiments.
The comic, who knew the late star earlier than she discovered fame presenting, additionally spoke fondly of Flack and her infectious persona.
The 50-year-old shared: “You’d go into a room and you’d hear that laugh, and you go, ‘Caroline’s here.’ And then she’d go, ‘I’ve got a new boyfriend. You’re going to really love him.’
“She was always looking for love, wasn’t she?”
Lemon pictured with Louise Redknapp (L) and, Denise van Outen (centre) at Flackstock Festival 2023
/ Dave BenettTo which Murs, who not too long ago obtained married to long-term girlfriend Amelia Tank, added: “She was always looking for love.”
Last week, a number of of Flack’s shut associates in showbiz got here collectively to rejoice her life at Flackstock Festival, an occasion devoted to bringing consciousness to psychological well being points and elevating very important funds for varied charities.
Alongside Murs and Lemon, different stars in attendance included Sophie Ellis Bextor, Chris O’Dowd, Jason Manford, Louise Redknapp and Natalie Pinkham.