Dawn O’Porter condemns celebrities sharing Caroline Flack’s final texts: ‘She’d absolutely hate it’
Presenter said the posting of private messages is a ‘massive betrayal’ against her late friend
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Dawn O’Porter has called out celebrities for sharing the last texts they received from Caroline Flack before her death, calling it a “massive betrayal”.
The presenter and writer has been a close friend of Flack’s since 2010, and said the star would “hate” people posting her private messages.
Piers Morgan and Flack’s ex-boyfriend Danny Cipriani are among those to have published Flack’s texts online in recent days.
“Can we all just agree that posting Caroline’s personal texts is a massive betrayal?” tweeted O’Porter. “Please consider that if for some reason you are thinking of doing it. She’d absolutely hate it.”
Writer Matt Haig agreed, replying: “Should be a given. But some people clearly have no moral compass.”
Earlier this month, former Love Island presenter Flack was found dead in her home aged 40 after having taken her own life.
O’Porter previously wrote about her grief for her late friend on Instagram, saying: “Her laugh was my favourite laugh. We had so much fun. Honestly, we laughed until we wet ourselves. All the time. She was so funny, and so silly, and there were brilliant, brilliant times.
“Her life had so much happiness in it. We went to so many festivals, and we sang at pianos and we danced at parties and we rolled around with tears of joy. And we knew how lucky we were, and we said it out loud. The best of times. Some of the most fun days of my life and hers too, I’m sure.
“I’ll miss her laugh every day forever, and I’ll never believe this is real. I love you Caroline and I’ll always sing songs for you. No dance floor will ever be the same again.”
If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offers support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments