Caroline Flack returns from LA as Love Island producers say they ‘want her back’

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Caroline Flack

by William Marriott |
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Caroline Flack has been spotted in London after fleeing to LA following the drama surrounding her alleged assault on her boyfriend Lewis Burton.

The TV presenter, who was arrested in December for assault by beating, allegedly flew across the pond to escape the press and has reportedly since told friends she's cutting out the booze.

Caroline Flack arriving at court
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And Love Island bosses are apparently keen to have her return to the dating show, which she has hosted since its return in 2015.

A source told The Sun, “Caroline has been told Love Island want her back for the next series.

“Laura has done a great job so far but the show’s bosses don’t feel she has the same pull."

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LOVE ISLAND JANUARY 2020 C0NFIRMED LINE UP slider

WINTER LOVE ISLAND1 of 20
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Leanne Amaning

Age: 22Hometown: LondonOccupation: Customer Service AdvisorDumped: 29th January after Mike chose to couple up with Sophie.

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Siânnise Fudge

Age: 25Hometown: BristolOccupation: Beauty Consultant

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Eve and Jess Gale

Age: 20Hometown: LondonOccupation: Students and VIP Hostesses Eve Gale: Dumped in the first re-coupling after she failed to be chosen by any of the guys.

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Shaughna Phillips

Age: 25Hometown: LondonOccupation: Democratic Services Officer Dumped after Luke Mabbot chose Demi Jones instead of her.

Sophie Piper5 of 20
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Sophie Piper

Age: 21Hometown: EssexOccupation: Medical PADumped in a public vote, then by fellow Islanders with Wallace Wilson

Paige Turley6 of 20
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Paige Turley

Age: 22Hometown: West LothianOccupation: Singer

Mike Boateng7 of 20
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Mike Boateng

Age: 24Hometown: LondonOccupation: Police Officer

Connor Durman8 of 20
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Connor Durman

Age: 25Hometown: BrightonOccupation: Coffee Bean SalesmanDumped: 26th January after he and Sophie were voted the public's least favourite couple, and the Islanders had to send one of them home.

Callum Jones9 of 20
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Callum Jones

Age: 23Hometown: ManchesterOccupation: ScaffolderDumped with partner Molly Smith in a public vote that culminated in Islanders decider.

Nas Majeed10 of 20
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Nas Majeed

Age: 23Hometown: LondonOccupation: Sports Science Graduate and BuilderDumped with new partner Eva Zapico after leaving Casa Amor in public vote

Ollie Williams11 of 20
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Ollie Williams

Age: 23Hometown: CornwallOccupation: Heir to the Lanhydrock Estate/Land OwnerLeft: Ollie quit the show on 14th January to get back with his ex.

Finley Tapp12 of 20
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Finley Tapp

Age: 20Hometown: Milton KeynesOccupation: Recruitment consultant

Connagh Howard13 of 20
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Connagh Howard

Age: 26Hometown: CardiffOccupation: ModelDumped: 25th January after he failed to be chosen by any of the women.

Rebecca Gormley14 of 20
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Rebecca Gormley

Age: 21Hometown: NewcastleOccupation: Part-time Model and Carer

Luke Mabbott15 of 20
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Luke Mabbott

Age: 24Hometown: RedcarOccupation: Heating Engineer

Luke Trotman16 of 20
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Luke Trotman

Age: 22Hometown: LutonOccupation: Semi-pro footballer and Student

Wallace Wilson17 of 20
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Wallace Wilson

Age: 24Hometown: InvernessOccupation: Personal Trainer

Demi Jones18 of 20
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Demi Jones

Age: 21Hometown: PortsmouthOccupation: Fashion Advisor in a local boutique

Wallace Wilson19 of 20
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Wallace Wilson

Age: 24Hometown: InvernessOccupation: Personal trainerDumped: Public vote that culminated in an Islander decider along with Sophie Piper

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Ched Uzor

Age: 23Hometown: SuffolkOccupation: Scaffolder

“Caroline has also had interest from other networks, including Channel 4. However, she knows she has to get through the court case first.”

Since the alleged bust-up with Lewis, Caroline has moved into a different house in London, with a source telling the publication, “Caroline has not touched alcohol since before Christmas and has been getting to the gym every day.

"She is in much better shape both physically and mentally."

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“The LA sunshine was good for her and she adopted the Californian healthy lifestyle, which she is keeping up back in London.”

Lewis has backed Caroline since the alleged incident took place. He's taken to Instagram to declare his love for her, and called her "harmless."

She denies assault and is set for trial on March 4.

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