Laura Whitmore took to the red carpet at the 2020 BRIT Awards tonight, her first public appearance since the death of her good friend, Caroline Flack.
Laura has been back and forth to South Africa in recent weeks for presenting duties on Love Island – a role she took over from Caroline last year.
Caroline had become best known as the show’s host since its relaunch in 2015, but stepped down following her arrest in December, saying in a statement, “Love Island has been my world for the last five years, it’s the best show on telly. In order to not detract attention from the upcoming series I feel the best thing I can do is to stand down for series six.”
But news broke this weekend of Caroline’s tragic death by suspected suicide, and tributes have since poured in from her many celebrity friends.
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BRIT Awards 2020 nominations
1 of 8Best Group
ColdplayFoalsBring Me the HorizonD-Block EuropeBastille
2 of 8Female Solo
MabelFreya RidingsFKA TwigsCharli XCXMahalia
3 of 8Male Solo
Harry StylesLewis CapaldiDaveMichael KiwanukaStormzy
4 of 8Best New Artist
AitchLewis CapaldiDaveMabelSam Fender
5 of 8Song of the Year
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber - I Don't CareMabel - Don't Call Me UpCalvin Harris & Rag'N'Bone Man - GiantDave featuring Burna Boy - LocationMark Ronson featuring Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like a HeartAJ Tracey - Ladbroke GroveLewis Capaldi - Someone You LovedTom Walker - Just You and ISam Smith featuring Normani - Dancing with a StrangerStormzy - Vossi Bop
6 of 8International Female Solo Artist
Ariana GrandeBillie EilishCamila CabelloLana Del ReyLizzo
7 of 8International Male Solo Artist
Bruce SpringsteenBurna BoyTyler the CreatorDermot KennedyPost Malone
8 of 8Album of the Year
Stormzy - Heavy is the HeadMichael Kiwanuka - KiwanukaLewis Capaldi - Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish ExtentDave - PsychodramaHarry Styles - Fine Line
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After both Saturday and Sunday’s episodes of Love Island were cancelled, ITV aired a touching tribute to the former presenter recited by voice over host Iain Stirling, Laura’s boyfriend.
“We are all devastated that Caroline, a much loved member of our Love Island family, has passed away,” he said.
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"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time.
"Caroline and me were together from the very start of Love Island. Her passion, warmth and infectious enthusiasm are a crucial part of what made the show connect with millions of viewers.
"Like many of you, we're still trying to come to terms with what's happened. My only hope is that we can try and be kinder, always show love and listen to one another.”
Laura walked the BRITs red carpet alone this evening with Iain remaining in South Africa to record.
ITV is expected to pay tribute to Caroline during tonight’s prestigious awards ceremony.