Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.
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Olly Murs has shared a poignant tribute to Caroline Flack on the second anniversary of her death.
The popular Love Island host died by suicide on February 15, 2020, aged 40.
Olly and Caroline worked together on The Xtra Factor before stepping up to the main show for one series.
The singer has regularly spoken about Caroline and took part in a charity challenge in her honour last year.
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He also dedicated a song to her at one of his concerts which marked his first time back on stage since the numerous coronavirus lockdowns.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Olly shared a photo of himself and Caroline sharing a huge hug.
The Heart Skips a Beat and Troublemaker singer captioned the post to his millions of followers: "My favourite photo of us.
"The hug the smile the laughs I miss it all caz!"
He added: "2 years ago we lost ya and it hurts everyday."
The post was quickly flooded with messages of support for Olly.
Reality star and singer Jake Quickenden said: "She was such a lovely person! Hope you’re ok mate."
"Sending love today babe," Vicky Pattison said.
Fans were also sending their love to Olly.
"Sending strength and hugs Olly. Beautiful photo of your beautiful Friend," @ abineill said.
@therealfifibons commented: "Gosh, I can’t believe it’s already been two years. Sending a lot of love today."
"Sending love, she would be so proud of you," @emilycheseldine_ wrote.
@lauraclare_ynwa added: "Stay strong Olls! she will be very proud of you! Sending love."
Love Island also shared their own tribute.
The account for the ITV2 dating show shared a photo of late TV star in front of the programme's well-recognised
Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.
Olly Murs has said his sex life is on hold after he was rushed to hospital to have emergency surgery on his knee. The 37 year old singer was taken to hospital following a terrifying accident onstage back in August that caused a fragment of bone to wedge into the back of the knee. As a result, the singer has had to undergo multiple surgeries and rehab sessions on his leg, which resulted in him cancelling his summer tour .
Olly Murs has been forced to cancel his upcoming summer tour after undergoing emergency knee surgery he informed fans on Friday.The 37 year old was taken to hospital to treat his joint following a terrifying accident onstage back in August that caused a fragment of bone to wedge into the back of the knee. In photos Olly posted of himself in hospital, he is seen resting on a hospital bed beside his laptop showing a snap of him and girlfriend Amelia Tank, and standing holding onto crutches with his knee bandaged up whilst awaiting his operation.
Olly Murs has opened up about his make or break holiday with girlfriend Amelia Tank, recalling how it only made them stronger as a couple.The singer, who is fronting new Saturday night entertainment show Starstruck, recalled how their first romantic break was a complete game changer in their blossoming relationship. Asked when he knew Amelia was “the one” after the pair met and hit it off at their local gym, Olly, 37, exclusively told new magazine: “When we went to Morocco on our first holiday together, we both definitely knew.” The star continued: “It was the first time that we’d spent two weeks together with no breaks.This was two weeks of being solidly together.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Olly went on to say: “After two or three days, me and Amelia looked at each other and said, ‘Yeah, this is kind of it now, isn’t it?’ We both told each other that we loved each other.” “When we came back from that trip, Amelia said, “I knew straight away that you were who I was going to spend the rest of my life with,” and I said the same.
Vicky Pattison has given a glimpse inside her luxurious and romantic date night in Dubai with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan. The 34 year old, who has shared a look inside her trip to the United Arab Emirates, shared a peek inside the memorable evening with her 4.9million Instagram followers. Vicky donned a stunning Alex Perry plunging black midi dress and added a pop of colour to her look with multi-coloured patterned heeled pumps and a matching top handle bag.
Never-before-seen pictures of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack have been released to mark the second anniversary of her passing. Caroline tragically took her own life on 15 February 2020, leaving both her fans, family and friends heartbroken. With today marking the second anniversary of her death, acclaimed artists The Connor Brothers have released stunning portraits of the late 40 year old which were taken just months before her passing.
Vicky Pattison and her partner Ercan Ramadan posed for cute photos together before a romantic night out in London on Valentine's Day. The former Geordie Shore star, 34, oozed elegance in a pink mini-dress and white coat draped over her shoulders for the date night with her former TOWIE beau. Her partner also looked classy in an all-black combination of suit jacket and trousers, smartly completing the look with a black roll neck top.The loved-up couple were on their way to Ours Restaurant in Kensington, West London when they posed for snaps ahead of their romantic meal.
Love Island has led the tributes to their original and beloved presenter Caroline Flack on Tuesday, marking two years since she died at the age of 40.The star's friends and colleagues also came out in their droves to remember her indelible mark on the entertainment industry, while her mum is attempting to reopen the investigation into her death. Sharing a snap of the blonde beauty during her press shots for the sun-soaked reality TV show, the official Love Island Twitter account posted: "Caroline, forever in our hearts." Writing his own tribute on Instagram, singer Olly Murs then shared a bittersweet snap with his longtime friend and Xtra Factor co-host.
Valentine's Day may have fallen on Monday but many showbiz couples spent the weekend celebrating.
Caroline Flack’s mother has sparked a reinvestigation into her late daughter’s assault charge following a police complaint.The Love Island star died by suicide at the age of 40 on February 2020.Two months prior to he death, the presenter was arrested following an incident with boyfriend Lewis Burton, later discovering that prosecutors wanted to press ahead with an assault charge. Caroline’s mother Christine Flack has now said she wants to know why her daughter was charged with the assault, despite previously being told by prosecutors she should be given a caution.
The Metropolitan Police have been instructed to reinvestigate Caroline Flack’s mother’s complaint that her daughter was treated differently by police due to her fame.
Olly Murs has revealed starting a family with his girlfriend Amelia Tank is right at the top of his bucket list. In an exclusive chat with OK!, Olly, who is the new host of ITV entertainment series Starstruck, opened up about the things he’d still like to achieve in life, admitting that he’d “love to be a dad”.The 37 year old told us: “I’d love to be a dad.
He made his name as a contestant on The X Factor, wowing the judges with a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition, and now Olly Murs is facing a different pressure, as he hosts new talent show Starstruck. The show is a spin on the old Stars In Their Eyes format – which has a special place in Olly's heart as he once auditioned for the classic show. Speaking to OK!, Olly laughed as he recalled the fact he once sent in a taped audition, and revealed the star he tried to mimic.
Sometimes coming runner-up in a competition can actually be the best thing – just ask Olly Murs. Not only has the charismatic 37-year-old racked up countless catchy hits since coming second on The X Factor in 2009, but he’s added another string to his bow by becoming a popular coach on The Voice UK Now, after a presenting stint on The X Factor alongside his late friend Caroline Flack, Olly is having a second shot at hosting.This time, it’s ITV’s new entertainment juggernaut, Starstruck – a Stars In Their Eyes reboot.The show sees three contestants all transform into the same music icon in a bid to impress the all-star judging panel – Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.