History of Caroline Flack in Timeline

Caroline Louise Flack was an English television presenter and actress. She began her career in entertainment on the comedy sketch show "Bo' Selecta!" in 2002. Flack went on to become a well-known television presenter on several ITV2 shows, including "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW!" and "The Xtra Factor."

November 1979: Early Life and Education

Caroline Flack was born in November 1979 and spent her childhood in Norfolk. She attended Great Hockham Primary School and Wayland High School, where she developed a passion for dancing and performing.

November 1979: Caroline Flack is born

Caroline Louise Flack was born on November 9, 1979, in Enfield, London, the youngest of four children.

1996: Begins Studying at Bodywork Company

Caroline Flack began studying dancing and musical theatre at the Bodywork Company in Cambridge in 1996.

1999: Completes Studies at Bodywork Company

Caroline Flack completed her studies at the Bodywork Company in Cambridge in 1999.

2002: Television Debut in "Bo' Selecta!"

Caroline Flack made her television debut in 2002, portraying Bubbles, Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee, in the sketch comedy show "Bo' Selecta!".

2002: Early Television Appearances

Following her debut in "Bo' Selecta!" in 2002, Caroline Flack went on to present various television shows, including "The International Pepsi Chart Show" and "Fash FC".

2005: Joins "When Games Attack"

Caroline Flack became a regular presenter on the video game show "When Games Attack" in 2005.

2006: Co-Presents "TMi"

Caroline Flack began co-hosting the Saturday morning show "TMi" with Sam & Mark on BBC Two and the CBBC Channel in 2006.

March 2007: Hosts "Comic Relief Does Fame Academy" Coverage

Caroline Flack hosted the CBBC coverage of "Comic Relief Does Fame Academy" in March 2007.

2008: Co-Presents "Gladiators" Reboot

Caroline Flack co-hosted the reboot of the show "Gladiators" for two seasons, starting in 2008.

2008: Concludes Co-Hosting "TMi" and Begins Hosting "Escape from Scorpion Island"

Caroline Flack concluded her run as co-host of "TMi" in 2008. That same year, she began hosting the CBBC show "Escape from Scorpion Island" alongside Reggie Yates.

2008: Various Presenting Roles, Including "Big Brother's Big Mouth"

In 2008, Caroline Flack took on several presenting roles, including providing commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals and hosting "Big Brother's Big Mouth".

July 2009: Guest Presents "Something for the Weekend" and Competes in Wheelchair Dancing European Championships

Caroline Flack filled in as a presenter on the BBC's "Something for the Weekend" in July 2009. She also competed in the Wheelchair Dancing European Championships in Tel Aviv that year, representing Great Britain.

2009: Begins Hosting "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here NOW!"

Caroline Flack began hosting the ITV2 reality show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here NOW!" in 2009.

2009: Relationship with Prince Harry

Caroline Flack briefly dated Prince Harry in 2009, but the relationship ended quickly after attracting media attention.

February 2010: Presents Backstage at the Brit Awards

Caroline Flack took on the role of backstage presenter for the 2010 Brit Awards on ITV2 in February of that year.

2010: Continues Hosting "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here NOW!"

Caroline Flack continued to host "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here NOW!" in 2010.

2011: Brief Relationship with Harry Styles

Caroline Flack was in a short-lived relationship with One Direction member Harry Styles in 2011.

2011: Starts Co-Hosting "The Xtra Factor"

Caroline Flack, along with Olly Murs, began co-hosting the eighth series of "The Xtra Factor" in 2011, replacing Konnie Huq.

2011: Captain on "Minute to Win It" and Returns to "The Xtra Factor"

In 2011, Caroline Flack served as a team captain on the ITV2 game show "Minute to Win It" and returned to co-host "The Xtra Factor" alongside Olly Murs.

2013: Concludes Co-Hosting "The Xtra Factor"

Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson concluded their run as co-hosts of "The Xtra Factor" at the end of the tenth series in 2013.

December 2014: Reunites with Olly Murs for Magic Radio

Caroline Flack and Olly Murs teamed up again in December 2014 to host a Christmas Day and New Year's Eve special on the British radio station Magic Radio.

2014: Wins "Strictly Come Dancing"

Caroline Flack emerged victorious in the twelfth series of "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2014, partnering with Pasha Kovalev.

2014: Relationship with Jack Street

Caroline Flack was in a relationship with Jack Street, Sam Smith's manager, around 2014 and 2015.

2014: Triumphs on "Strictly Come Dancing" and Subsequent Theatre Roles

Caroline Flack's victory on "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2014 led to her pursuing more theatre work. She starred as Irene Roth in a touring production of "Crazy for You" and played Roxie Hart in "Chicago" at the Phoenix Theatre.

April 2015: Announced as "The X Factor" Co-Host

In April 2015, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs were revealed as the new hosts for the twelfth season of "The X Factor", taking over from Dermot O'Leary.

December 2015: Presents ITV's Christmas Telethon

Caroline Flack was part of the presenting team for ITV's Christmas telethon "Text Santa" in December 2015.

2015: Begins Presenting "Love Island"

Caroline Flack began her tenure as the presenter of ITV2's "Love Island" in 2015.

2015: Publication of Autobiography "Storm in a C-Cup"

Caroline Flack published her autobiography, "Storm in a C-Cup," in 2015.

2015: Continues Relationship with Jack Street

Caroline Flack's relationship with Jack Street continued into 2015.

May 2016: Co-Presents "Sunday Morning Breakfast" on Heart Network

Starting in May 2016, Caroline Flack teamed up with Gethin Jones to co-present "Sunday Morning Breakfast" on the Heart Network throughout the summer.

2017: Presents "Love Island: Aftersun"

Caroline Flack also hosted the spin-off show "Love Island: Aftersun" when the third series aired in 2017.

2017: Stars in "Crazy for You"

Caroline Flack starred as Irene Roth in a touring production of the musical "Crazy for You" in 2017.

2018: "Love Island" Achieves Record Viewership

By 2018, "Love Island", hosted by Caroline Flack, had become the most-watched show on ITV2, drawing in an impressive 4 million viewers.

2018: Engagement to Andrew Brady

Caroline Flack was briefly engaged to reality TV personality Andrew Brady in 2018.

December 2019: Resigns from "Love Island"

Caroline Flack stepped down from her role as the host of "Love Island" in December 2019, following allegations of assault.

December 2019: Assault Charges and Love Island Departure

In December 2019, Caroline Flack was charged with assaulting her boyfriend, Lewis Burton. Following the incident, she stepped down from hosting Love Island to avoid diverting attention from the show.

December 2019: Public Response and Court Proceedings

In December 2019, news broke that Caroline Flack was experiencing personal difficulties and had suffered an emotional breakdown. Despite the charges against her, Love Island producers expressed a willingness for her potential return. Flack pleaded not guilty, and Burton showed support for her.

2019: Relationship with Danny Cipriani

Caroline Flack dated rugby player Danny Cipriani in 2019.

February 2020: Posthumous Film Release: "Greed"

Caroline Flack made a cameo appearance in the film "Greed", which was released on February 21, 2020, shortly after her death.

February 2020: Caroline Flack passes away

Caroline Flack tragically passed away on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40.

February 2020: Death of Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack was found dead in her London flat in February 2020 at the age of 40. Her death was ruled a suicide by hanging.

February 2020: Coroner's Inquest Verdict: Suicide

In August 2020, a coroner's inquest ruled Caroline Flack's death on February 15, 2020, as suicide.

February 2020: Fundraiser in Caroline Flack's Name

In February 2020, following Caroline Flack's passing, her former boyfriend, Andrew Brady, started a fundraiser in her memory to support the transgender children's charity Mermaids, a cause she cared about deeply.

March 2020: Scheduled Trial Date

Caroline Flack's trial for assault charges was scheduled for March 2020.

2020: Harry Styles' Tribute at the Brit Awards

At the 2020 Brit Awards, Harry Styles paid tribute to Caroline Flack, who had recently passed away, by wearing a black ribbon on his jacket.

2020: Receives Posthumous National Television Award Nomination

Caroline Flack received a posthumous nomination for best television presenter at the National Television Awards in 2020 for her work on "Love Island".

2020: Reissue of Autobiography with Additional Content

Following Caroline Flack's death, her autobiography, "Storm in a C-Cup," was reissued in 2020 to include more information about her struggles with anxiety.

February 2021: Mural Tribute to Caroline Flack

On the anniversary of Caroline Flack's death in February 2021, artist Scott Wilcock created a mural in her honor in Wigan. The mural features a quote often repeated by Flack: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

June 2021: "Climb for Caroline" Charity Event

In June 2021, several of Caroline Flack's friends participated in "Climb for Caroline," a charity event in her memory. They climbed 24 peaks in the Lake District within 24 hours, raising funds for the Samaritans. The event resonated as a fitting tribute, given Flack's use of exercise to manage her mental health.

February 2023: Apologies and Reflections Three Years Later

Three years after Caroline Flack's death in February 2023, the Metropolitan Police issued an apology to her mother for failing to maintain proper records during the investigation, though they found no misconduct. Flack's mother believes she would still be alive if not for the assault charges.