Olly Murs said he “hasn’t stopped crying” as he paid a heartbreaking tribute to his former Xtra Factor co-host Caroline Flack.
The singer took to Twitter to tell his followers his heart was “forever broken” by the death and recounted the first time they met.
Sharing a photo of the two smiling, he remembered they “had literally 10mins to say hello, get mic’d up and head out to work together on Xtra”.
Olly said: “We never stopped laughing, flirting (who can forget that), eating cheeseburger chasers, singing (which I always loved hearing), the arguments (which I never won), the disagreements on what jokes to say or what outfits you should wear, these are the moments I’ve always cherished but right now as I write this it’s hit me I won’t have them moments again.”
Olly Murs paid an emotional tribute to Caroline over social media this morning (Image: Thames / Syco Entertainment / ITV)
Olly and Caroline first met when they appeared on Xtra Factor – the X Factor spin-off show – as presenters in 2011, quickly becoming a loveable double act on stage.
In 2015, the two presented the main series of X Factor together for one season, before parting ways professionally.
He went on: “I haven’t stopped crying since the news, after we stopped working together in 2015 we didn’t see each other as much as we should have but we always spoke on the phone or messaged plus whenever I did see ya out and about, like a sister we’d just kiss and make up and was back being us every single time.
“I remember messaging you at your toughest time to let you know that I never read or listened to any of the crap people were saying about you, I was just worried about my friend.”
The singer admitted his heart would be “forever broken” over news of her death (Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Expressing his heartache, he added: “I always knew how fragile you were but I never ever thought this would be the last contact we would have. We always said we was friends for life and trust me you will be with me forever.
“My kids will know you, my grandkids will and then I’ll see you again, give you a huge hug, a huge kiss, get mic’d up and have you by my side again.”
Signing off, he finished: “This will hurt forever, love you cazza, Your Ols.”
Olly and Caroline met back in 2011 during filming of the X Factor spin-off Xtra Factor (Image: PA)
Caroline’s death was confirmed by her family in a statement yesterday, which read: “We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February.
“We would ask that the press respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
