Caroline Flack

[lampchair]

Trax said:

So, she allegedly attacked her boyfriend, ok, so gets the sack.

Why, after the boyfriend refuses to press charges and wants to move on and still be her boyfriend, did the police/courts/cps whichever one, decide to take her to court, as well as obtaining a court order so she couldn’t see her boyfriend, against their wishes?

Seems strange, when you hear of so many domestic abuse cases where the police say they can’t do anything, as the partner does not agree to press charges..... when in this case, they seemed to have been very interested.

I think a phone call from someone saying she was ‘trying to kill them’, a flat smeared with blood and than CF having to be restrained at the police station probably piqued their interest.

[nigelpugh7]

I too dont follow all this media hype re love island and all of the resulting spin.

But this is just so so sad.

I have no knowledge of the lady, but she seemed like a professional presenter, and good at what she did too, hence why she was so well paid.

As others have said it seems the media love to build a person up, but when its not perfect, they love to destroy them too.

I genuinely feel very sad and heartbroken that she was compelled to take her own life.

So rest in peace dear soul, i hope you find a happier life in a different higher place.

[Pesty]

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Found dead in her apartment this afternoon, aged 40. I'd guess suicide, sacked from Love Island, due in court next month for assaulting her boyfriend, hounded by the press.....

Hounded by the press? Like a male domestic abuser wouldn’t have been?

Everybody would be saying good if it were a man

[Oakey]

Trax said:

So, she allegedly attacked her boyfriend, ok, so gets the sack.

Why, after the boyfriend refuses to press charges and wants to move on and still be her boyfriend, did the police/courts/cps whichever one, decide to take her to court, as well as obtaining a court order so she couldn’t see her boyfriend, against their wishes?

Seems strange, when you hear of so many domestic abuse cases where the police say they can’t do anything, as the partner does not agree to press charges..... when in this case, they seemed to have been very interested.

I don't think it's that strange, I think this is pretty standard regards domestic abuse cases. It's possible this wasn't the first time they've responded to something like this regarding Flack and her boyfriend (or previous boyfriends) and they acted in the way they thought best to prevent it escalating in the future?

[Mikebentley]

She’s seems to have had a troubled life in recent years. I seem to remember that monster from The Lost Prophets was a former boyfriend and that must have been an horrific thing for her when he was convicted.

Very sad indeed. RIP CF

[emperorburger]

Didn't know her personally and around 6000 people have died worldwide since this thread started.

Tragic for her family and close friends.

[Oakey]

Mikebentley said:

She’s seems to have had a troubled life in recent years. I seem to remember that monster from The Lost Prophets was a former boyfriend and that must have been an horrific thing for her when he was convicted.

Very sad indeed. RIP CF

I think you're confusing her with Fearne Cotton

[Mastodon2]

Was the media interest in her assault and domestic abuse case disproportionate? I think as a woman who many young girls and women would call a "role model" (or an "influencer"), for her to have been involved in such a serious assault, there must be some level of public interest in seeing how it plays out.

Interesting comments about her partner not wanting to press charges. People seem to think that because he didn't want her charged that she shouldn't have been pursued by the CPS. While we'll likely never know the facts of what happened between them, it seems that the phone call where he said Flack was trying to kill him, his injuries and the state of their wrecked house must have give the police sufficient concern for his safety. A battered boyfriend may have a hundred reasons for not wanting to shop his girlfriend, even after a serious assault like the one that allegedly happened in this case.

[GOATever]

Her lawyer has confirmed that it’s believed she took her own life. I really didn’t know much about her, other than her television appearances, but that’s always sad news.

[Randy Winkman]

Pesty said:

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Found dead in her apartment this afternoon, aged 40. I'd guess suicide, sacked from Love Island, due in court next month for assaulting her boyfriend, hounded by the press.....

Hounded by the press? Like a male domestic abuser wouldn’t have been?

Everybody would be saying good if it were a man

I wouldn't. Would you?

[Scuba_steve]

Trax said:

Why, after the boyfriend refuses to press charges and wants to move on and still be her boyfriend, did the police/courts/cps whichever one, decide to take her to court, as well as obtaining a court order so she couldn’t see her boyfriend, against their wishes?

Reverse the genders, and read it again.

Why, after the girlfriend refuses to press charges and wants to move on and still be his girlfriend, did the police/courts/cps whichever one, decide to take him to court, as well as obtaining a court order so he couldn’t see his girlfriend, against their wishes?

It's the police/courts/cps objective to keep domestic abuse victims safe. Gender is irrelevant, how many times has an abuse victim returned to an abuser and found it got worse the next time? They chose to charge her anyway due to:

- Injuries inflicted
- Potential coercion (He was hit over the head while asleep with a lamp - he then says it was an accident?)
- Previous boyfriend reported similar behaviour from her and publicly stated he was scared for his life.

Domestic abusers have been known to threaten/attempt suicide in order to illicit a guilt response from the victim of abuse. While I'm not saying this is what happened in Caroline Flacks case, its not unheard of for an abuser to make threats or attempt something without the intent of following through.

It is sad that she has decided to end her life, it is a complete waste and it is awful for her family and friends.

The media absolutely has a role to play in this, as does her former employer as they do not take into account someone who has a history of mental problems and lack adequate support.

[anonymous-user]

For anyone aged 40 to get to the point where suicide is the option they choose is a tragedy

[Trax]

Oakey said:

I don't think it's that strange, I think this is pretty standard regards domestic abuse cases. It's possible this wasn't the first time they've responded to something like this regarding Flack and her boyfriend (or previous boyfriends) and they acted in the way they thought best to prevent it escalating in the future?

Maybe so, we don’t know the ins and outs. But how come all domestic abuse incidents aren’t dealt with similarly? Why the restraining order, against the victims wishes? If that’s the norm, then domestic abuse can be ended for everyone?

I think the celebrity factor got her ‘special’ treatment, which should not be the case. They both wanted to forget about it and move on, someone, decided to say sod them, I’m going to prove a point, or make a name for myself...

[jcremonini]

Pesty said:

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Found dead in her apartment this afternoon, aged 40. I'd guess suicide, sacked from Love Island, due in court next month for assaulting her boyfriend, hounded by the press.....

Hounded by the press? Like a male domestic abuser wouldn’t have been?

Everybody would be saying good if it were a man

Would they ? You seem to have ignored the little point that she was accused of the offence and hadn’t stood trial yet. The fact you appear to advocate the treatment of her, ignoring the clear outcome we see before us, would suggest you might like to take a moment to have a think.

[Reciprocating mass]

I can’t help thinking that to much party will be the major driver in all of this tbh, sad waste of a life
And all to common unfortunately r.i.p

[anonymous-user]

ukaskew said:

This post nicely highlights the problem, she hadn't even stood trial yet but the press absolutely destroyed her (and have now quickly removed the tens of stories published about her in recent months).

I do wonder who the hell still reads the tabloid press and their websites, but then I remember that even the PH forums are full of links to Daily Mail articles.

Your last point there, the answer - to me anyway - is the sort of people who watch Love Island. They'll go over to mailonline for the sidebar of shame and read all about the nonsense from Love Island. As she was the presenter, it's the next best thing. Her supposed downfall means lots of clicks and fuels more stories, as made up as there are, and the cycle continues.

[Mikebentley]

Oakey said:

Mikebentley said:

She’s seems to have had a troubled life in recent years. I seem to remember that monster from The Lost Prophets was a former boyfriend and that must have been an horrific thing for her when he was convicted.

Very sad indeed. RIP CF

I think you're confusing her with Fearne Cotton

My mistake. She wasn’t an ex of his, I knew Fearne Cotton was, I mixed CF up with Alexa Chung. Sorry for this misleading post. Feel particularly bad for this error under the circumstances.

[AC43]

loskie said:

sc0tt said:

Sad news. Actually shocked and I don’t follow celebs. The media have a lot to answer for.

Exactly this.
sad waste of a young life
But I don't think it's just the media it's the need folks now have to seek approval from everyone.

Well, that's really the point, isn't it?

A lot of these love island types seem to massively value trouts pouts and white Range Rovers over anything else.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

V6 Pushfit said:

I have it on good authority she paid off the boyfriend and with a non disclosure agreement after the attack. That may have come out in the court case.

Doesn’t really help her now, very sad.

I hope they cancel that god awful Love Island for good.

Interesting.

Reciprocating mass said:

I can’t help thinking that to much party will be the major driver in all of this tbh, sad waste of a life
And all to common unfortunately r.i.p

I don't think that would be too far from the truth either.

Regardless of the reason, what the CPS had on her or whatever it's a sad story all round. I'd echo the thoughts that someone can get to the age of 40 and think this is the only way out.

Someone said live by the sword, die by the sword but I don't think anyone really imagines what they're getting themselves in for in the beginning.

[emperorburger]

You will now see an outpouring of grief and sympathy from so called celebs on Twitter. Had social media not existed and these people had actually been physical caring entities in her life, I am sure she would still be alive.