Inquest into the death of Caroline Flack is due to open tomorrow after the former Love Island presenter took her own life at the weekend
- Inquest into death of Ms Flack due to open tomorrow at Poplar Coroner’s Court
- The former Love Island host died over the weekend in her east London flat
- Her family confirmed that she had committed suicide on Saturday
- She took her own life after the Crown Prosecution Service charged Ms Flack
An inquest into Caroline Flack’s death is due to open tomorrow morning, just four days after the former Love Island host was found dead.
It will open and adjourn at 10am at Poplar Coroner’s Court in London, a representative of the court has confirmed.
Ms Flack died over the weekend in her east London flat, while her friend Lou Teasdale, who was staying with her, ‘popped out to the shops’.
The 40-year-old TV show presenter was found on Saturday by her father Ian. Her family later confirmed that she had taken her own life.
Caroline Flack (pictured) died over the weekend in her east London flat, while her friend Lou Teasdale, who was staying with her, ‘popped out to the shops’
She is the fourth person associated with ITV’s Love Island, including contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, to have killed themselves.
Ms Flack, who hosted the programme for five seasons, committed suicide hours after it was announced that she would be charged with alleged assault.
She was understood to be horrified by the prospect of a ‘show trial’ and was worried that she would not cope with the fallout.
Friends claimed Ms Flack feared a jury being shown police ‘bodycam’ footage on the night she was accused of attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27.
It is thought that she had hoped the trial would not go ahead.
A court had heard last December how police had found her and Mr Burton covered in blood, and that Ms Flack had cuts to her wrist. She had pleaded not guilty.
She is the fourth person associated with ITV’s Love Island, including contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, to have killed themselves
Ms Flack, who hosted Love Island for five seasons, committed suicide after it was announced that she would be charged with alleged assault. She was understood to be horrified by the prospect of a ‘show trial’ and was worried that she would not cope with the fallout
ITV cancelled the planned weekend broadcast of Love Island following news of Ms Flack’s death, and filled the 9pm slot with You’ve Been Framed.
The controversial show returned last night with a moving tribute, as narrator Iain Stirling remembering her ‘passion, warmth and infectious enthusiasm’.
Stirling told viewers: ‘We are all absolutely devastated by the tragic news that Caroline, a much loved member of our Love Island family, has passed away.
‘Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time.
‘Caroline and me were together from the very start of Love Island and her passion, warmth and infectious enthusiasm were a crucial part of what made this show connect with millions of viewers.’
He continued: ‘Like many of you right now, we are all just trying to come to terms with what has happened. My only hope is that we can all try to be kinder, always show love and listen to one another.
‘Caroline, I want to thank you for all the fun times we had making our favourite show.
‘You were a true friend to me. I’m going to miss you Caz.’
Prior to her death, ITV said the door was open for Flack to return to Love Island and that its production team ‘continued to offer her support’.
Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said: ‘Everyone at ITV is absolutely devastated and still trying to process this tragic news.
‘Caroline was part of Love Island from the very beginning and her passion, dedication and boundless energy contributed to the show’s success.
‘After Caroline stepped down from the show ITV made it clear that the door was left open for her to return and the Love Island production team remained in regular contact with her and continued to offer support over the last few months.’