Olly Murs emotionally reveals late friend Caroline Flack visits him in his dreams
Olly Murs has opened up about the emotional way his late friend Caroline Flack, who tragically passed away in 2020, continues to have a presence in his life. The singer and TV star revealed that Caroline often appears in his dreams, offering him comfort.
The singer, 39, who recently welcomed his first child with his wife Amelia Tank, presented The X Factor alongside Caroline in 2015 and was close friends with the host, said: "I would love to talk to Caroline again. She was a huge part of my life and career. Special person, special friend."
"We had an interesting relationship, but it was great. It's mad because people say they visit you in your dreams. Caz does that quite frequently actually. It's lovely when people that pass away do that," he continued to The Big Issue.
"Since Caroline passed, I've made those moments. It's the most surreal moment but it's lovely when them days happen. I'd love to see Caz again and chat to her."
Before he became known as a presenter alongside Caroline on The Xtra Factor, and later the main show, Olly shot to fame on The X Factor in 2009.
Caroline, who then went on to present Love Island, tragically passed away in February 2020 at age 40, taking her own life at her London home after facing legal troubles which led to a toll on her mental health. She had faced charges relating to an incident with her boyfriend, Lewis Burton.
Just last month, Olly and his wife announced the birth of their daughter Madison. The proud parents shared a heartwarming photo as they left the hospital with the little one tucked safely in her car seat. Their Instagram post read: "Our mini murs has arrived. Madison we love you so much already x."
Just a few hours after making the exciting announcement, Olly had to return to work and was back on stage. He supported Take That at their gig held at Leeds' First Direct Arena, his first ever since becoming a dad. And footage of Olly onstage saw him gush over becoming a father as he told the crowd: "It's my first show as a daddy!"
He expressed: "What's so amazing about tonight - it's my first show as a daddy! I'm gonna try and not get emotional. Little Madison is doing really well. She's at home with my lovely wife and it's a real honour to be here."
Thanking fans for their support, the former The Voice judge added: "I wasn't going to leave you guys hanging tonight. I was gonna make sure I came and do the gig, and then I'll rush home to see the baby tonight."
The pop star also revealed that his little girl "has got one hell of a voice already", bringing laughter from the crowd.
