<p>The suicide of Caroline Flack, one of Britain`s most famous TV stars, has prompted nearly 350,000 people to sign a petition demanding tougher laws on the way the tabloid press covers celebrities.<br />
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The 40-year-old Flack, the former presenter of the hugely popular reality show 'Love Island'&nbsp;and a winner of Britain`s version of 'Dancing with the Stars', <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004">was found dead in her London flat</a> on Saturday after committing suicide.<br />
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She had stepped down from her presenting duties after she was charged with assaulting her boyfriend in December, a charge she denied.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-is-the-media-to-be-blamed-for-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flacks-death-281158">Flack`s death has sparked a debate</a> about the way the British tabloid press, known for its aggressive reporting tactics, cover celebrities and the level of venom that can be directed at people on social media.<br />
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She had previously spoken about her battle with depression.<br />
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The petition, signed by 346,000 people at 1510 GMT on Monday, called for a ban on the use of anonymous quotes, the invasion of privacy, publishing private information and releasing an individual`s medical or health records.<br />
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"This will better prevent self-harm, suicide, substance abuse, and poor mental health," the petition said. "Let`s stand together and once and for all make a change."<br />
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'Love Island', one of Britain`s most popular television shows, brings together young single men and women who have to pair up in a sunshine-soaked villa to win fame. Their intimate relationships, including in the bedroom, are broadcast on television. The last surviving couple wins the show.<br />
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The show will return on Monday evening after two days off-air, broadcaster ITV said and will include a tribute to their former presenter.</p>


The suicide of Caroline Flack, one of Britain`s most famous TV stars, has prompted nearly 350,000 people to sign a petition demanding tougher laws on the way the tabloid press covers celebrities.

The suicide of Caroline Flack, one of Britain`s most famous TV stars, has prompted nearly 350,000 people to sign a petition demanding tougher laws on the way the tabloid press covers celebrities. The 40-year-old Flack, the former presenter of the hugely popular reality show 'Love Island' and a winner of Britain`s version of 'Dancing with the Stars', was found dead in her London flat on Saturday after committing suicide. She had stepped down from her presenting duties after she was charged with assaulting her boyfriend in December, a charge she denied. Flack`s death has sparked a debate about the way the British tabloid press, known for its aggressive reporting tactics, cover celebrities and the level of venom that can be directed at people on social media. She had previously spoken about her battle with depression. The petition, signed by 346,000 people at 1510 GMT on Monday, called for a ban on the use of anonymous quotes, the invasion of privacy, publishing private information and releasing an individual`s medical or health records. "This will better prevent self-harm, suicide, substance abuse, and poor mental health," the petition said. "Let`s stand together and once and for all make a change." 'Love Island', one of Britain`s most popular television shows, brings together young single men and women who have to pair up in a sunshine-soaked villa to win fame. Their intimate relationships, including in the bedroom, are broadcast on television. The last surviving couple wins the show. The show will return on Monday evening after two days off-air, broadcaster ITV said and will include a tribute to their former presenter.

Suicide of 'Love Island' host Caroline Flack sparks demands for tougher UK media rules

<p>Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004">Flack's body was found</a> at her London residence on Saturday. The popular TV host had been charged with assaulting her partner and was due to stand trial in the coming weeks.&nbsp;<br />
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Owing to her death, the Sunday's episode of 'Love Island' was cancelled. Flack was a presenter of the show. Monday's episode will be aired as per schedule, reports stated.&nbsp;<br />
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Her death has brought people top talk about media trial and how its intrusion affects celebrities.&nbsp;<br />
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Flak had been briefly arrested in December after she hit her boyfriend with a lamp in her previous home. The TV host was to appear for trial for the same case. Interestingly, her boyfriend had stated that he did not wish to press charges on her. Despite his statement, Flack was arrested and later released on bail- with the condition that she would not be in contact with her boyfriend till the trial was on.&nbsp;<br />
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The saga around her court case made Flack step down from her role as presenter of 'Love Island'. Ever since then she was reportedly suffering from depression and even taking anti-depressant pills.&nbsp;<br />
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Flack's life was constantly under media scrutiny and she often made to gossip columns of various tabloids- factors that led to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tv-star-caroline-flack-was-under-pressure-from-show-trial-management-says-after-suicide-280962">deterioration of her mental health.</a>&nbsp;<br />
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Several prominent celebrities have now spoken up about her death, condemning the media's role. Several called out for a ban on the British tabloid 'The Sun'</p>

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<p>The management team of British TV presenter&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star.</p>

<p>"In recent months&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host.</p>

<p>"The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to&nbsp;Caroline," added the statement.&nbsp;</p>


Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. Flack's body was found at her London residence on Saturday.

Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. Flack's body was found at her London residence on Saturday. The popular TV host had been charged with assaulting her partner and was due to stand trial in the coming weeks. Owing to her death, the Sunday's episode of 'Love Island' was cancelled. Flack was a presenter of the show. Monday's episode will be aired as per schedule, reports stated. Her death has brought people top talk about media trial and how its intrusion affects celebrities. Flak had been briefly arrested in December after she hit her boyfriend with a lamp in her previous home. The TV host was to appear for trial for the same case. Interestingly, her boyfriend had stated that he did not wish to press charges on her. Despite his statement, Flack was arrested and later released on bail- with the condition that she would not be in contact with her boyfriend till the trial was on. The saga around her court case made Flack step down from her role as presenter of 'Love Island'. Ever since then she was reportedly suffering from depression and even taking anti-depressant pills. Flack's life was constantly under media scrutiny and she often made to gossip columns of various tabloids- factors that led to the deterioration of her mental health. Several prominent celebrities have now spoken up about her death, condemning the media's role. Several called out for a ban on the British tabloid 'The Sun' If a celebrity dies by suicide after a massive media onslaught this is manslaughter via the press. The media love ticking boxes and doing their mental health campaigns but fail to take any accountability when they impact people’s health. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) February 15, 2020 × Tabloids will never hold themselves accountable in any shape or form for any death. I feel very sad for those who write these terrible articles simply for clickbait and a wage at the end of the year. — Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) February 15, 2020 × #dontbuythesun — Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 15, 2020 × the sun are deleting all their old negative articles about caroline, and posting notes about suicide awareness under the ones that remain... they are truly disgusting pic.twitter.com/l5Yri2GlVb — beth ashley (@bethmayashley) February 15, 2020 × Pleasure knowing this absolute Diamond. Fuck the SCUM @TheSun pic.twitter.com/fQsDTO1xSs — Frankie Cocozza (@FrankieCocozza) February 16, 2020 × The management team of British TV presenter Caroline Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star. "In recent months Caroline had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host. "The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to Caroline," added the statement.

Is the media to be blamed for UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's death?

<p>The management team of British TV presenter&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star.<br />
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"In recent months&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host.</p>

<p>"The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to&nbsp;Caroline," added the statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B6d-ESvFaYc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Been advised not to go on social media ... but I wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone who has been so incredibly kind to me this year..... this kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own... I’m a human being at the end of the day and I’m not going to be silenced when I have a story to tell and a life to keep going with .... I’m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I’ve got myself into to.I have nothing but love to give and best wishes for everyone ❤️</a></p>

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<p>Flack, best known for hosting hit reality show 'Love Island',&nbsp;was due to go on trial in March for allegedly hitting her boyfriend over the head with a lamp while he was asleep at their flat in December, prosecutors told a court last month.</p>

<p>But he has since denied the claims, saying she "did not hit me with a lamp" in an Instagram message posted after the court hearing.</p>

<p>Flack&nbsp;was found dead at her north London flat on Saturday, her family said, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died.</p>

<p>"We can confirm that our&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;passed away today on the 15th February," her family said in a statement.</p>

<p>A lawyer for her family later confirmed media reports saying she had taken her own life.</p>

<p>The future of 'Love Island'&nbsp;has been thrown into doubt by a string of tragedies.</p>

<p>Contestants Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Graydon previously took their own lives, having appeared on the dating programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her death also shines a spotlight on the tabloid press which splashed&nbsp;Flack&nbsp;over the front pages following her arrest in December.</p>

<p>An online petition calling for an inquiry into the press in the wake of her death, and also for the "maltreatment" of Prince Harry and wife Meghan, had attracted over 30,000 signatures by early Sunday.</p>


The management team of British TV presenter Caroline Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star.

The management team of British TV presenter Caroline Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star. "In recent months Caroline had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host. "The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to Caroline," added the statement. View this post on Instagram Been advised not to go on social media ... but I wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone who has been so incredibly kind to me this year..... this kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own... I’m a human being at the end of the day and I’m not going to be silenced when I have a story to tell and a life to keep going with .... I’m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I’ve got myself into to.I have nothing but love to give and best wishes for everyone ❤️ A post shared by Caroline (@carolineflack) on Dec 24, 2019 at 12:17pm PST × Flack, best known for hosting hit reality show 'Love Island', was due to go on trial in March for allegedly hitting her boyfriend over the head with a lamp while he was asleep at their flat in December, prosecutors told a court last month. But he has since denied the claims, saying she "did not hit me with a lamp" in an Instagram message posted after the court hearing. Flack was found dead at her north London flat on Saturday, her family said, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died. "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February," her family said in a statement. A lawyer for her family later confirmed media reports saying she had taken her own life. The future of 'Love Island' has been thrown into doubt by a string of tragedies. Contestants Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Graydon previously took their own lives, having appeared on the dating programme. Her death also shines a spotlight on the tabloid press which splashed Flack over the front pages following her arrest in December. An online petition calling for an inquiry into the press in the wake of her death, and also for the "maltreatment" of Prince Harry and wife Meghan, had attracted over 30,000 signatures by early Sunday.

TV star Caroline Flack was under pressure from 'show trial', management says after suicide