Yahoo Movies Love Island's Laura Whitmore says finalists helped her "more than they'll ever know"
Love Island host Laura Whitmore has thanked the finalists of this year's series, saying that they have considerably helped her following the tragic death of Caroline Flack.
The star posted a series of photos of herself alongside the finalists, and winners Finley Tapp and Paige Turley, on her Instagram page.
She added the caption: "Your Love Island Winners and finalists!! Their warmth, kindness and smiley faces helped me more than they'll ever know."
Last night's (February 23) episode featured a touching tribute to Caroline from Laura, who struggled to hold back tears as she said: "Caroline loved Love Island, she loved love, and that's why tonight's final is dedicated to her."
The producers then followed up with a montage comprised of clips from Caroline's time on the show. It followed a tribute earlier on in the week from voiceover man Iain Stirling.
Before Caroline's tragic passing, she filmed an appearance in a new satirical film starring Steve Coogan called Greed. It was released on Friday (February 21), which now makes it a posthumous release.
Love Island aired on ITV2, and you can catch up on the show via ITV Hub.
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