Christine explained that it was “ironic” that her late daughter, who starred in the hugely popular ITV Love Island show, was “accidentally fired” from her role when her own love life was in turmoil.
Caroline committed suicide on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40, the day after she was heard by the Crown Prosecution Service, she will go on trial for alleged attack on her friend Lewis Burton in December 2019.
Tragic: Caroline Flack’s mother, Christine, says TV presenters need ‘better caring duty’ after being ‘accidentally fired’ from Love Island
Speaking to The Sun, Christine explained: “The task of caring for the presenters must be better. If you work in an office, you are protected, but on TV you are not, you are exposed.
“Love Island thrived on arguments and they probably still do, I haven’t watched it since. But when Caroline came, she was fired because of her love life. It was completely wrong.
“I watched it because Carrie was in it and I liked it because she liked it so much. He loved the crew and the contestants. “It was ironic when her love life was in a difficult position.”
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Protection: Christine said it was “ironic” that her late daughter, who starred in the hugely popular ITV Love Island show, was “accidentally fired” from her role when her own love life was in turmoil. Caroline was photographed on Love Island in 2019)
Last month, Love Island producers announced that contestants would be given inclusive training, access to 24-hour mental health experts, and personalized guidance on how to deal with instant reputation as part of an extended pre-treatment package. his last series.
The popular ITV2 show returned to Mallorca for the eighth series in June, and the producers ensured that their latest collection of solitary children would receive ample professional guidance as part of the caregiver protocol – before, during and after their stay in the hospital. .
Prior to this series, the contestants will be offered video training and guidance covering the appropriate language inclusively on disability, sexuality, race and nationality, as well as general behaviors and minor attacks.
Support: Explained: “The duty of caring for presenters should be better. If you work in an office you are protected, but on TV you are not, you are exposed ”
Psychological and medical evaluations are also required prior to filming, including reviews by an independent physician, counseling psychologist, and reports from each island’s physician to verify their respective medical history.
Discussions are designed to address issues such as inclusive language, behavior, creating safe spaces, and being a good ally.
In addition, the prospective islanders will watch a video featuring the show’s executive producer and the head of the welfare service interviewing former islanders about their experiences on the show.
This includes details of the two weeks before entering the villa, how to deal with the video 24 hours a day, the interaction they will have with the producers in the villa, the support provided to family members, dealing with media trolling social networking and adapting to life away from the show.
Heartbreaking: In February 2020, Love Island host Caroline Flack (pictured) was found dead in her home after committing suicide, a day after hearing that the Crown Prosecution would go on trial for allegedly attacking her friend Lewis Burton in 2019
The cast will also say that they should consider all the possible consequences of participating in the show – especially the negative comments they may receive on social media – and work through this decision-making process with their families.
Caroline’s death was judged as a suicide in an investigation in August 2020 with medical examiner Mary Hassell, saying: “The main decision I have to make is whether Caroline committed suicide …
“I must be pleased that he acted in such a way as to cause her death, and secondly that he intended to cause her death.
“In Caroline’s case, I’m completely satisfied that she intended to cause her own death. He was hanged. She had only one expectation – her own death. “There is no doubt in my mind.”
The medical examiner said Flak had experienced “fluctuating ill health” and was “upset” at the thought of facing a lawsuit.
Help: Last month, producers said contestants would be given inclusion training, access to mental health experts around the clock and personalized guidance on how to deal with instant fame (2022 cast photo)
LOVE ISLAND 2022: DUTY OF CARE
Comprehensive psychological support
Education for all the inhabitants of the island on the effects of social media and the management of possible negativity
Education for all Islanders in matters of financial management
Detailed conversations with islanders about the impact of participating in the show
A preventive aftercare package that extends support to all islanders after participating in the show
Guidance and tips for taking over management after the show
Information courtesy of ITV
He said: “Caroline had fluctuating mental disorders, she had struggles in the past. He had difficulties …
“Although he may have lived – for some – a charming life, in fact the more famous he became the more of these difficulties increased – he had to deal with the media in a way that most of us do not. .
“It was played in the national press – and that was incredibly difficult for her. He faced the prospect of not working in the job he loved, losing a lot …
“I think the reason she killed her life was that she now knew she was being prosecuted for certainty and she knew she would face the media, the press, the public – everything would fall on her. “For me, that’s the point.”
Circumstances: In August 2020, the medical examiner said that Caroline had experienced “fluctuating ill health” and was “upset” at the thought of facing a lawsuit.
At that moment, Christine’s mother cried as she told the medical examiner via video link: “I totally agree, I think you understood. We know that you are not allowed to say certain things and it is up to us if we want to go further, and we do not. You are on the spot. ‘
In conclusion, the medical examiner recorded a suicide death caused by hanging.
Ms Hassell said: “Caroline was hanged at her home on the morning of February 15 due to an outbreak of fluctuating ill health and anxiety.”
It was revealed in February that the Met Police would reconsider whether Caroline had been treated differently because of her reputation – with her mother saying she was “sad and very angry” at the violence.
Caroline’s mother demanded an explanation as to why the star was accused of assaulting her boyfriend – with police re-examining whether she was treated differently because of her reputation.
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Report: In February it was revealed that Met Police would reconsider whether Caroline had been treated differently because of her reputation