OHMYGOSSIP — Olly Murs believes the late Caroline Flack was “with” him when he filmed his new TV show.
The 37-year-old singer is the new host of ‘Starstruck’ , his first presenting job since he and his friend co-hosted ‘The X Factor’ in 2015 and not only could he feel the spirit of the ‘Love Island’ star – who took her own life two years ago – with him when he recorded the programme, he drew on fond memories of their stints working together to guide his performance.
He said: “She was definitely with me, Caz, behind the doors. I’m not going to lie. I did the pilot on the first day and it felt very strange.
“It definitely felt weird for me to be on my own hosting a show. I was thinking about her and what we would normally do.
“We’d normally have a joke or two or dance and have a laugh together and try not be so serious and that’s what was so good about the show. And God bless Caroline, I love her and miss her every day.
“Remembering her way, in a really serious moment telling a joke or doing something really stupid or fun.
“I did take that in with me on to this show and I’m also very proud to be hosting such an amazing show on Saturday night – the first Saturday show on my own.
“I know that Caroline would have been really proud of me getting this job.”
Olly admitted he “avoided” taking another presenting job for a long time because of the backlash he got for his time on ‘The X Factor’.
He added to the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “The last time I did a Saturday night TV show was with Caroline and I sort of avoided hosting for quite a few years really.
“It wasn’t something I wanted to do any more. I wanted just to continue singing and doing that and then I went into judging.
“So it was a big moment for me. Many times, before the show, I’d think of Caroline and of the little words she would say to me and a joke or two. What was so lovely, I had an amazing panel who made me feel at ease.”
And Olly hopes Caroline would be “proud” of him.
He said: “I wouldn’t be the presenter I am without her. She was the real deal.
‘People didn’t give her enough credit for what a great presenter she was.
“In times of difficulty, especially in the early days when I was doing TV, I needed Caroline next to me because she was the pro.
“I definitely learnt so much from Caroline on working in TV. She 100% made me the presenter I am today and I will continue to do her justice and do her proud. I think about her every day. I think about what I could have done to change things, what I could have said. All these answers and questions I ask myself every day, but there’s nothing I can do to bring her back.
“All I can do is keep living and keep her in my thoughts. I’ll never forget Caz.
“She’s always there in my memories and thoughts.
“I’ll always try to do my best for her.”
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