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Whitmore reflects on their supportive exchange and highlights ongoing concerns about media treatment of women in the public eye.

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Overview

  • Laura Whitmore shared previously private WhatsApp messages with Caroline Flack, rediscovered while transferring data to a new phone.
  • The messages show Flack's support for Whitmore taking over as Love Island host, with Flack expressing happiness that Whitmore would fill the role.
  • Flack, who passed away in February 2020, had faced significant media scrutiny and legal challenges in the months leading up to her death.
  • Whitmore emphasized her gratitude for their final exchange and reflected on the importance of remembering Flack’s kindness and support.
  • The anniversary has renewed discussions on the impact of media pressure on mental health, with ongoing efforts to honor Flack's legacy, including a Disney+ documentary and a suicide prevention bench dedicated to her memory.