Olly Murs shares tribute written by Caroline Flack: ‘It was like meeting someone I’d known all my life’ | Ents & Arts News
Olly Murs shared the details of a tribute written to him by former co-host Caroline Flack, in which she described him as like a “soul mate”.
Singer Murs presented two series of spin-offs The Xtra Factor with sloughingalong with a variety of main the X Factor shows, between 2011 and 2015.
Speaking on reality TV star Jamie Laing’s Private Parts podcast, he was emotional as he told how the TV presenter wrote a tribute to him as a message of support for the tour. his in 2018 and 2019.
“I’m really trying to keep it together here,” he told the podcast host as he held back tears.
Flack, who also presented love island And win Seriously to dance in 2014, took his own life at the age of 40 in February 2020.
Reading her passage, Murs said: “When I first met Olly, I felt like I had met my soulmate. Not in a weird way, it was like meeting someone I’d already met. know all my life.
“I’ve never laughed as much as in 2011 when we first hosted The Xtra Factor together and that experience will stay with me forever.”
Despite his tears, he continued reading Flack’s words: “He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met in my life and he puts 100% of his energy into everything he does.
“He keeps the team going and for that, I forgive him for his dad’s jokes.”
In the podcast interview, Murs said he’s still processing his friend’s death nearly three years later.
Speaking of her final years, he said: “It was clear that she suffered the pain of taking her own life, hearing her say ‘I never laughed as much as 2011’ and the memory about us being together was one of those moments.
“It’s just such a small thing…”
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Murs said that after Flack’s death, he would review their messages to each other and listen to her voice notes, but then stopped because it made him too emotional.
While he said he deleted some of the messages, he said he kept some photos and fan gifts in her memory.
After Flack’s death, Murs said his heart was “broken forever” as he paid tribute to the star.
In July, he performed at Flackstock, a festival that celebrates the TV presenter’s life and raises money for mental health charities.
Anyone feeling emotional distress or contemplating suicide can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK
