Caroline Flack has suffered her latest shock event in her turbulent love life after she was arrested for assault by beating at the London home she shares with her current boyfriend Lewis Burton in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Love Island host, 41, most notably enjoyed a rumoured romance with Prince Harry, a ‘toxic engagement’ to reality star Andrew Brady and a controversial relationship with pop star Harry Styles, who was just 17 at the time.
Here we take a look back at her car crash love life…
Prince Harry, 35, dated in 2009
Reports: Caroline Flack has suffered her latest shock event in her turbulent love life after she was arrested for assault by beating at the London home she shares with her current boyfriend Lewis Burton
Rumoured love: Caroline revealed she was introduced to Prince Harry by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham, a Formula One correspondent for Sky Sports
Caroline revealed she was introduced to Prince Harry by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham, a Formula One correspondent for Sky Sports.
Sparks allegedly flew when the pair enjoyed a night out a decade ago in 2009, shortly after Caroline had split from her ex-boyfriend.
Caroline referenced her romance with the Royal in her memoir, penning: ‘Once the story got out, that was it. We had to stop seeing each other.’
‘I was no longer Caroline Flack, TV presenter. I was Caroline Flack, Prince Harry’s bit of rough.’
Olly Murs, 35, linked in 2011
Flirty friends: Caroline has previously candidly admitted she nearly slept with Olly when they presented The Xtra Factor together in 2011 (pictured in 2015)
Caroline has previously candidly admitted she nearly slept with Olly when they presented The Xtra Factor together in 2011.
They shared a kiss as they toasted her Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Award with a private moment in the photobooth in November 2015.
The pair’s on-screen chemistry was all everyone could talk about when they hosted The Xtra Factor together from 2011 until 2012.
Rumours were swirling the pair were in the throes of love as they hosted The X Factor together in 2015 for a year.
Discussing their first year on the show, Caroline said it was a ‘little bit flirty’.
Olly stated: ‘I used to watch you on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Now!, and thought you seemed like a top person. Someone really lovely, who I could go out for a drink and have a laugh with. It’s almost like when you think of girlfriends – you’re the perfect girlfriend.’
Harry Styles, 25, dated in 2011
Former flame: Back in 2011, Caroline was 31 when she started romancing 17-year-old Harry
Back in 2011, Caroline was 31 when she started romancing 17-year-old Harry.
The television host admitted she knew the singer had a crush on her before she pursued a romance with the heartthrob.
She said of their brief fling in The Sun on Sunday: ‘I already knew that he had a crush on me, he’s made it pretty obvious as he’s said it in magazines.
‘I’ve never felt I was much older than Harry. I still feel 18 and I probably act that way half the time.
‘Although it was just a bit of fun we decided it was best to keep it to ourselves as we were both working for Simon Cowell.’
Caroline also revealed that things started to take a negative turn when he was pictured leaving her house one morning.
Jack Street, 31, dated in 2014
History: Caroline and Jack’s love story goes back until 2014 and the couple dated happily for 18 months before their abrupt split
The TV host caught Jack’s eye when he was 26 years old.
Caroline and Jack’s love story goes back until 2014 and the couple dated happily for 18 months before their abrupt split.
They briefly rekindled the flames of their love in 2015 but the damage couldn’t be repaired and they went their separate ways for good.
Caroline was reportedly left heartbroken when Sam Smith posted a picture of Jack cosying up to a new woman just weeks after their split.
A source told the Mirror at the time: ‘Caroline is heartbroken to see him move on so fast. She thought they could make a go of it the second time.
‘Clearly it’s over now. This break-up has been even more acrimonious than the last. And the timing of him going public with a new girlfriend couldn’t have been worse.’
Andrew Brady, 26, engaged in 2018
Past love: Caroline was 38 while Andrew was 27 when they first started dating
Caroline was 38 while Andrew was 27 when they first started dating.
The Love Island personality and the Apprentice star had a rocky on/off romance which had a heartbreaking end for the pair of them.
The couple got engaged in April 2018 after just a few weeks of dating but they separated from each other a numerous times last year.
Now Andrew has jetted off to Australia on a one-way ticket to get a fresh start in 2019 after they finally called it quits on their romance forever.
Caroline got rid of the final traces of her ex as she proudly showed off she had his initials ‘AB’ erased from her wrist.
In a series of stories Andrew smiled as he prepared to go under the needle and have his mark removed to, he wrote a message to explain why he decided to get some new ink.
He wrote: ‘It’s exactly a year tomorrow since I left a very toxic relationship and got away.
‘Leaving probably saved my life. I mark it one year on by doing something I should have done a while ago’
After having his new tattoo Andrew shared another video where he thanks Bondi Ink for ‘covering up this absolute monstrosity.’
AJ Prichard, 25, spotted snogging in 2019
Flirty: In January 2018, Caroline was snapped chatting cozily to Strictly Come Dancing pro AJ, who is 24
In January 2018, Caroline was snapped chatting cozily to Strictly Come Dancing pro AJ, who is 24.
They were said to be getting close at the National Television Awards after-party at London ‘s The O2 with sources saying they locked lips.
Insiders at the bash claim the duo moved around for some privacy before they were spotted in the alleged clinch behind the scenes.
Lewis Burton, 27, dating currently
Cosy: Caroline and Lewis, 27, began dating in July earlier this year after flirting up a storm while holidaying in Ibiza together
Caroline and Lewis, 27, began dating in July earlier this year after flirting up a storm while holidaying in Ibiza together.
At the time, a source told The Sun: ‘Caroline and Lewis were introduced through mutual friends and have really hit it off.’
They confirmed their relationship with cosy snaps on Instagram and continued to put on a loved-up display throughout the summer.
However cracks began to show in October, when Caroline engaged in a very heated discussion with Lewis as they sat on board a luxury vessel while out at sea with a group of their friends in Ibiza.
Caroline appeared animated during the tense chat where she held up her phone displaying a series of messages to her beau.
Confirmed: They confirmed their relationship with cosy snaps on Instagram and continued to put on a loved-up display throughout the summer
On Thursday, Caroline was arrested and charged with assault by beating, following a fight at the home she shares with Lewis.
A man, believed to be 40-year-old Flack’s boyfriend, was treated for injuries, but his condition is not thought to be serious.
Six police cars were pictured outside the TV presenter’s London home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
A Met Police spokesman told MailOnline: ‘Caroline Flack, 40, of Islington was charged on Friday, 13 December with assault by beating. She will appear on bail at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 December.
‘This follows an incident at approximately 05:25hrs on Thursday, 12 December after reports of a man being assaulted. He was not seriously injured.’
The man was treated by paramedics and a London Ambulance Service spokesman said: ‘We were called yesterday at 5.28am to reports of a person unwell in Islington.
‘We sent an ambulance to the scene and took a person to hospital.’
At the time, a source told The Sun : ‘Caroline and Lewis were introduced through mutual friends and have really hit it off’
Police said he had ‘sustained injuries’. The spokesman added: ‘Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service.
‘A man sustained injuries, which are not thought to be serious. A woman was arrested at the location on suspicion of actual bodily harm.’
A spokesman for Caroline said in a statement: ‘We confirm that police attended Caroline’s home following a private domestic incident.
‘She is co-operating with the appropriate people to resolve matters. We will not be making any further comment for legal reasons.’
Shock: On Thursday, Caroline was arrested and charged with assault by beating, following a fight at the home she shares with Lewis
Caroline Flack’s Toy Boy Exes:
Prince Harry, aged 34
Thje Prince romanced Caroline in 2009
- Caroline revealed she was introduced to Prince Harry by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham, a Formula One correspondent for Sky Sports.
- Sparks flew when the pair enjoyed a night out a decade ago in 2009, shortly after Caroline had split from another ex.
- She later penned in her book: ‘Once the story got out, that was it. We had to stop seeing each other.
- ‘I was no longer Caroline Flack, TV presenter. I was Caroline Flack, Prince Harry’s bit of rough.’
Olly Murs, aged 34
Olly and Caroline were colleagues when romance rumours began to fly
- Caroline candidly admitted she nearly slept with Olly when they presented The Xtra Factor together in 2011.
- They shared a kiss as they toasted her Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Award with a private moment in the photobooth in November 2015.
- The pair’s on-screen chemistry was all everyone could talk about when they hosted The Xtra Factor together from 2011 until 2012.
- Rumours were swirling the pair were in the throes of love as they hosted The X Factor together in 2015 for a year.
Harry Styles, aged 24
Harry and Caroline dated in 2011
- Back in 2011, Caroline was 31 when she started romancing 17-year-old Harry.
- The television host admitted she knew the singer had a crush on her before she pursued a romance with the heartthrob.
- She said of their brief fling in The Sun on Sunday: ‘I already knew that he had a crush on me, he’s made it pretty obvious as he’s said it in magazines.
- ‘I’ve never felt I was much older than Harry. I still feel 18 and I probably act that way half the time.
- ‘Although it was just a bit of fun we decided it was best to keep it to ourselves as we were both working for Simon Cowell.’
Jack Street, aged 31
Jack and Caroline split, rekindled and split again
- The Love Island host caught Jack’s eye when he was only 26 years old.
- Caroline and Jack’s love story goes back until 2014 and the couple dated happily for 18 months before their abrupt split.
- They briefly rekindled the flames of their love in 2015 but the damage couldn’t be repaired and they went their separate ways for good.
Andrew Brady, aged 28
Andrew proposed to Caroline in 2018
- Caroline was 38 while Andrew was 27 when they first started dating.
- The Love Island personality and the Apprentice star had a rocky on/off romance which had a heartbreaking end for the pair of them.
- The couple got engaged in April 2018 after just a few weeks of dating but they separated from each other a numerous times last year.
- Now Andrew has jetted off to Australia on a one-way ticket to get a fresh start in 2019 after they finally called it quits on their romance forever.
- Caroline got rid of the final traces of her ex as she proudly showed off she had his initials ‘AB’ erased from her wrist.
AJ was seen with Caroline at NTAs 2019
AJ Pritchard, aged 24
- In January 2018, Caroline was snapped chatting cozily to Strictly Come Dancing pro AJ, who is 24.
- They were said to be getting close at the National Television Awards after-party at London ‘s The O2 with sources saying they locked lips.
- Insiders at the bash claim the duo moved around for some privacy before they were spotted in the alleged clinch behind the scenes.