‘She loved love’: Laura Whitmore wears heart emblem as she continues tribute to Caroline Flack


‘She loved love’: Laura Whitmore wears a heart emblem as she continues to pay emotional tribute to the late Caroline Flack during Love Island finale

Laura Whitmore opened the Love Island finale on Sunday night with an emotional tribute to former-host Caroline Flack, who took her own life last week.

Laura continued a theme she began last week by wearing a heart emblem on her ensemble – a tasteful red trouser suit.

She had taken to Twitter ahead of the live final to dedicate the show to Caroline – who died, age 40, at her home in London last weekend. 

Emotional: Laura Whitmore opened the Love Island finale on Sunday night with an emotional tribute to former-host Caroline Flack , who took her own life last week

She continued to honour her friend on screen.

Holding back tears, she said: ‘The past week has been extremely difficult coming to terms with the loss of our friend and colleague, Caroline. We are thinking of her family and everybody who knew her at this time. Caroline loved Love Island. She loved love, and that’s why tonight’s final is dedicated to her.’

 Viewers were then shown a video montage of Caroline’s best bits on the ITV2 dating show, including her infamous slow motion walking as she entered the villa.

Bosses of the show confirmed they were to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in the final, whilst also revealing the remaining eight contestants were told about the tragic news off camera.

A representative for the show said: ‘There will be a dedication to Caroline in tonight’s final episode. The Islanders have been informed about Caroline off camera ahead of the final.’