Olly Murs shares new details about his ‘interesting’ relationship with Caroline Flack as he reveals she was a ‘huge part’ of his life ahead of headlining festival in her memory

Olly Murs has shared new insight into his ‘interesting’ relationship with his late girlfriend Caroline Flack, who he says was a ‘big part’ of his life.

The 39-year-old singer had a close friendship with the Love Island presenter, who died in February 2020 at the age of 40. She was found dead in her London home after committing suicide.

Olly, who recently welcomed his first child with wife Amelia, spoke about their incredibly close bond when they co-hosted the Xtra Factor in 2009.

Speaking to The Big Issue, Olly admitted: ‘She was a huge part of my life and career. Special person, special friend. We had an interesting relationship, but it was great. And it’s crazy because people say they visit you in your dreams.’

Olly, who is headlining Flackstock in memory of Caroline, revealed she visits him in his dreams quite often, which he finds quite ‘lovely’.

The singer, 39, had a close friendship with the Love Island presenter, who died aged 40 in February 2020. She was found dead in her London home after committing suicide (pictured in 2015)

He said, “It’s crazy because people say they visit you in your dreams… Caz [Caroline] actually does that quite often. It’s surreal, but it’s wonderful when those days happen.”

He previously revealed he tried to meet Caroline not long before her death but she never showed up, admitting he is ‘always’ thinking about it.

Speaking about the ongoing mental health battle in the music and TV industries, Olly added: ‘Everyone in this profession suffers from mental health issues. I had to see a therapist for someone who is considered an idiot, I’m not afraid to admit that.

‘Talking to other people is the most important thing. Sometimes you just need an outside voice that isn’t family, that isn’t your friends, to get to the core of who you are.”

Olly was announced as the headliner of this year’s Flackstock Festival, in memory of Caroline.

Her family and friends organized the intimate festival to celebrate her life and raise money for four mental health charities close to Caroline’s heart.

Flackstock is back for a third year with a host of celebrities taking part and Olly, 39, is revealed as the headline act.

Speaking about headlining the gig with a full set for the first time, Olly said: ‘It’s going to be great to be at Flackstock again this year.

Olly, who is headlining Flackstock in memory of Caroline, revealed she visits him in his dreams quite often, which he finds quite ‘lovely’ (pictured in 2015)

The singer formed a close friendship with Caroline after they presented The Xtra Factor together, and he has performed in the event’s final for the past two years (pictured in 2015)

‘For the past two years I’ve been there at the closing of the evening and played Sweet Caroline. But this year we’re doing a full set for the public, and I can’t wait to perform at this festival in memory of Caroline.

‘This is not just a performance; it’s something that has raised almost half a million pounds for four brilliant charities and it’s a pleasure to be there to raise even more for them on Caz’s behalf.”

It comes after Olly welcomed beautiful baby girl Maddison with wife Amelia Tank.

The couple uploaded a photo leaving the hospital as they revealed they had welcomed a baby girl.

The joint message read: ‘Our mini Murs has arrived. Madison, we love you so much already x’.

If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, you can contact The Samaritans helpline 24/7 on 116 123 for help and support

He previously revealed he tried to meet Caroline not long before her death but she never showed up, admitting he is ‘always’ thinking about it.

It comes after Olly welcomed beautiful baby girl Maddison with wife Amelia Tank last week

The couple uploaded a photo leaving the hospital as they revealed they had welcomed a baby girl