Caroline Flack’s family were moved to tears as Lucie Jones took to the stage at Flackstock Festival, in scenes that aired during a one-off documentary that aired on Sky Max and Sky Showcase on Sunday.
The event, which was put together by the late presenter’s family, was captured in a one-off documentary, and was praised by viewers as a ‘wonderful celebration of life’ and a ‘beautiful tribute.’
Flackstock, which took place on July 25 at Englefield House in Reading, was organised in memory of the late presenter Caroline who tragically died by suicide in February 2020 aged 40.
Emotional: Caroline Flack’s family were moved to tears as Lucie Jones took to the stage at Flackstock Festival, in scenes that aired on Sky Max on Sunday
In the documentary, fans were given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the organisation and lead up to the festival.
X Factor star Lucie sang a moving rendition of She Used to Be Mine, the same song that she performed at Caroline’s funeral two years prior.
Taking to the stage to introduce the singer, Dermot O’Leary explained: ‘Caroline would have loved this,’ before he added: ‘But she wouldn’t be here yet, she’d still be in traffic.’
Tribute: The event, which took place in July at Englefield House, was organised in memory of the late presenter who tragically took her own life in February 2020 aged 40 (pictured in 2019)
Poignant: X Factor star Lucie sang a moving rendition of She Used to Be Mine, the same song that she performed at Caroline’s funeral two years prior
He continued: ‘Caroline’s funeral was an extraordinary day it was so unbelievably sad, but we are celebrating our wonderful friend today and there was a song that was playing at her funeral, it was sung beautifully by Lucie Jones.’
Previously unseen video clips and photos of Caroline with her friends and family were shown in an emotional montage as Lucie sang.
As the camera panned to the crowd Caroline’s mum, Christine broke down in tears alongside her friends as they watched the poignant performance.
Upsetting: As the camera panned to the crowd Caroline’s mum, Christine broke down in tears alongside her friends as they watched the poignant performance
Amazing: The festival also saw a performance from her close friend Olly Murs who sang Sweet Caroline
The festival saw performances from Pixie Lott, Louise Redknapp, Tom Grennan, Ronan Keating, Gabrielle and ended with her close friend Olly Murs singing Sweet Caroline.
Viewers at home took to Twitter to commend Christine, as well as Caroline’s close friends, Natalie Pinkham, comedian Leigh Francis and Dawn O’Porter, for organising the event.
One fan penned: ‘Watching Flackstock as an emotional wreck because it’s just the most beautiful tribute to @carolineflack1. I will never get over the fact she’s no long here. @LouiseRednapp that song means so much more now.’
Praise: Viewers at home took to Twitter to commend Christine, as well as Caroline’s close friends, Natalie Pinkham, comedian Leigh Francis and Dawn O’Porter, for organising the event
Another added: ‘Watching Flackstock. What a wonderful celebration of Caroline’s life. Hope it’s done again so I can go and join in on the fun. Well done @DawnPorter and all the fabulous friends who put the show together.’
A third wrote: ‘The event should happen every year going forward. The issues of mental health need to be continually brought to the forefront and be talked about. A very emotional watch tonight on Sky Showcase.’
Fans: Crowds saw Pixie Lott, Louise Redknapp, Tom Grennan, Ronan Keating and Gabrielle pay tribute to the presenter by taking to the stage at the festival
On stage: Caroline’s close friends, Dawn O’Porter, her sister, Jody and Natalie Pinkham helped organise the event
Caroline took her own life in February 2020, after a worried friend who was staying with her went to the shops, leaving her alone at her London flat.
The producer friend couldn’t get back into the flat when she returned. She called Caroline’s father Ian who gained entry to the flat where he found the star’s body.
Caroline was described by friends as feeling ‘she was on her own’ and ‘couldn’t see a way out’, and she was struggling with her mental health and using anti-depressants before her death.
The TV presenter’s death was confirmed by the family at the time, who said: ‘We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February. We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.’
Tragic: Caroline took her own life in February 2020, after a worried friend who was staying with her went to the shops, leaving her alone at her London flat
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