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Caroline Flack death: Ant and Dec pay tribute to Love Island star

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ITV stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have joined the celebrities paying their respects to Caroline Flack following her death earlier today.

On their joint Twitter account, the Saturday Night Takeaway hosts wrote: “We are both devastated to hear the news about Caroline Flack.

“It is beyond sad. Beyond words. So tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest In Peace Caroline.”

Read more: Olly Murs pays tribute to friend Caroline Flack

Celebrities have rushed to social media to offer their tributes to TV presenter Caroline.

Mollie King wrote: “Such incredibly sad news. I can’t believe it. Sending all my love to Caroline’s family and loved ones.”

Kerry Katona posted: “Please tell me this isn’t true!!!!”

Kerry Katona
Kerry didn’t want the news to be true (Credit: Wenn)

Eamonn Holmes said: “Dear God. Shocked beyond belief. May she have found peace. Has to be repercussions for Love Island now surely?”

Eamonn Holmes on This Morning
Eamonn has called for repercussions for Love Island (Credit: ITV)

Piers Morgan paid tribute to her bright personality, writing: “Caroline was a fun, bright & sparky person whose whole world collapsed recently, both professionally & personally.

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Piers had been in touch with Caroline recently (Credit: Fox)

“She told me it had been the worst time of her life, and was clearly struggling to cope with losing everything she held dear.

“This is such sad, awful news.

His Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid said she was heartbroken for her ITV colleague.

Susanna Reid
(Credit: Splash)

Love Island winner Dani Dyer said she was lucky to have known Caroline.

“I am devastated with this news. Caroline you were a beautiful person and I’m so lucky to have known you. Love you. RIP you beautiful angel.”

Dani won Love Island in 2018 (Credit: Splash)

Michelle Keegan urged people to be kind, writing: “Everyone is fighting their own battles. Be kind, life’s too short. ❤️ So sorry Caroline.”

Michelle urged pepole to ‘be kind’ Credit: (Splash)

Jonathan Ross revealed he had recently reached out to her.

Jonathan recently reached out to Caroline (Credit: Splash)

He tweeted: “I am very sad to hear that Caroline Flack is dead. I had been in touch with her recently and had hoped she was doing better.

“She was talented and smart and likeable and she will he missed. It’s awful.”

Dermot O’Leary wrote: “Just the worst news. Poor soul. Sending love to hers, and yours. Hold them tight tonight people. Candles lit.”

Dermot O'Leary has been filling in for Zoe Ball (Credit: Lia Toby/WENN.com)
Dermot and Caroline were part of the X Factor family (Credit: Wenn)

Read more: Phillip Schofield pays tribute to ‘poor darling girl’ Caroline Flack

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