Caroline Flack, 'Love Island' host, found dead in London apartment

British television presenter Caroline Flack has been found dead on February 15 at of 40. Love Island host's family lawyer said in a statement that she had killed herself and was found in her London apartment. From launch of controversial show in 2015, Flack was host of show until last year when she was charged with assaulting her boyfriend, Lewish Burton. However, she had denied charges and was scheduled to stand in a trial starting next month. 

“We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today, 15th of February,” family said in a statement. 

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British commercial network which broadcasts show has also expressed grief and shock regarding news of Flack's death. network also said in statement that Flack was “much loved” by members of Love Island team. Moreover, according to global news ncy, show's highlight episode titled as 'Unseen Bits' had to be aired on February 15 was pulled from schedule after confirmation of Flack's death. 

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Niall Horan blames 'tabloids'

As condolences poured in for Flack's family amid “very sad news”, former One Direction member, Niall Horan also expressed his grief and blamed “tabloids” for her death which never hold mselves accountable. He furr blamed outcome of Flack's suicide on society which treats famous personalities differently leading to “clickbait” articles with “terrible” things about people.

Two or contestants of Love Island, Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Graydon committed suicide in 2018 and 2019 which renewed debate about ethics of reality shows that have rd in British television similar to American programs like Jerry Springer Show and Big Bror.

(With AP inputs)

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