https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g en-us 2022-10-19 12:39:18 UTC 2022-11-11 13:09:13 UTC hello@padlet.com 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365597878 Over the years, Caroline Flack's TV appearances and presenter roles have helped her become an established household name in the UK and a sought after television star. The continuousness of her cheeky and flirty persona throughout these roles has thus increased the authenticity of her star image. Flack has struggled to move away from distinctions of her private life that repeatedly slip into her professional roles as they remain at the forefront of this star image.]]> 2022-11-01 20:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365597878 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365604141 In one of her earliest presenting roles, Flack hosted the children's entertainment programme TMI alongside television duo Sam and Mark. On the show she is bubbly and dishes out her share of 'laddish' banter.]]> 2022-11-01 20:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365604141 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365608514 In a Channel 4 film, Olly Murs recalled the extent of 'awful' online abuse both he and Flack encountered whilst hosting The X Factor, describing it as their 'downfall' (Metro, 2021)]]> 2022-11-01 20:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365608514 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365611423 Caroline Flack is perhaps most well known for hosting the reality dating show Love Island. On the show, Flack is allowed to be her cheeky and flirty self, strengthening the authenticity of her star image. The show also places emphasis on her desirability through her appearance and the clothes she wears. She is often seen strutting in heels in slow motion entrance clips, similar to the contestants. She reluctantly stepped down from the show in December 2019 after assault allegations.]]> 2022-11-01 20:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365611423 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365613824 Caroline Flack made Strictly history after achieving perfect scoring from the Judges on all performances in the final and went home with the Glitterball trophy in 2014. However, even in her professional roles, Flack struggled to escape the gossip linked to her private life which ultimately define her star persona. Her Strictly Come Dancing profile describes her as 'no stranger to attractive men' and highlights her relationships with Prince Harry and Harry Styles. ]]> 2022-11-01 20:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365613824 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365622761 These interviews demonstrate a continuity in the media's fascination of Flack's personal relationships. She is often described in terms of these relationships and put in a position where she has to defend herself.]]> 2022-11-01 21:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365622761 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365625858 In this interview, the promotion of Flack's autobiography 'Caroline Flack: Storm in a C Cup' is undermined by interviewers Holly Willoughby and Ben Shepard's intrusive questions about her rumoured relationship's with Prince Harry and Harry Styles.]]> 2022-11-01 21:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365625858 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365627640 In an interview with Kathy Burke, Flack pushes back at media scrutiny of her relationships that ultimately frame her as 'sad', 'lonely', and 'unhappy'. She opens up about having felt guilt in the past for feeling no maternal desire but that she is following her own path and putting her career first. It shows strength in her character that she is able to defend herself against pseudo media representations without showing anger and frustration. She is telling her truth.]]> 2022-11-01 21:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365627640 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365629445 Although the majority of the interview follows Flack's current projects, the title 'Caroline Flack On Her Chemistry With Olly Murs' falls into the sensationalist tabloid news trap. This suggests the media believe gossip around Flack's private life will get more clicks and views from the public.]]> 2022-11-01 21:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2365629445 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2370428405 The opening episode of the fourth series of Love Island was watched by an average of 2.81million viewers (Hamilton, 2018) and the show won a Bafta Award for 'Best Reality Show' in 2018. ]]> 2022-11-04 17:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2370428405 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2370433395 Marks her success in the television industry as well as her success on the show.]]> 2022-11-04 17:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2370433395 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371007479 2022-11-05 12:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371007479 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371007652 2022-11-05 12:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371007652 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371010532 2022-11-05 12:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371010532 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371017559 Flack's use of social media adds a layer of authenticity to her star image. Flack uses platforms such as Instagram and Twitter to fight back against online trolls as well to reclaim her own identity. Her response to online trolling helps her fans connect with her on a more personal and emotive level.]]> 2022-11-05 12:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371017559 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371017793 This post marks the loss of a friend for Flack but also illustrates that she is an advocate for mental health awareness.]]> 2022-11-05 12:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371017793 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371020990 Flack used social media to stand up against hateful comments and publicly acknowledge 'cougar' label.]]> 2022-11-05 12:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2371020990 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380072656 Numerous articles from tabloid news outlets depict Flack's acceptance of the 'cougar' label and insists she is not ashamed of it. She rebrands the negative connotations of the word and unapologetically makes it a 'bad of honour'. ]]> 2022-11-11 11:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380072656 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380083731 2022-11-11 11:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380083731 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380084639 2022-11-11 11:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380084639 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380087569 2022-11-11 11:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380087569 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380118304 These Tweets exemplify that online harassment was an issue that Caroline battled consistently throughout her career. The harassment often focussed on on physical appearance.]]> 2022-11-11 12:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380118304 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380137455 The Guardian reports that an article written by The Sun depicting Flack and the caption 'I'll fucking lamp you' was taken down after her death as concerns had been raised about press coverage surrounding Flack following her arrest.]]> 2022-11-11 12:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380137455 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380140051 The 'mad girl' discourse dominated tabloid news outlets after allegations were made against her for assaulting her boyfriend in 2019. He she is repeatedly depicted as a hopeless individuals who is off the rails.]]> 2022-11-11 12:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380140051 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380141604 2022-11-11 12:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380141604 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380142394 2022-11-11 12:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380142394 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380156328 In this article, mainstream media outlets are criticised for 'amplifying' damaging social media posts about Flack.]]> 2022-11-11 12:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380156328 201534745 https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380159918 After the announcement that Flack had taken her own life on 15 February 2020, Flack was depicted as a tragic star and audiences were encouraged to sympathise with her. Her death triggered concerns over the damaging press coverage she faced leading up to her death and mainstream media outlets were massively criticised. However, despite movement being triggered by Flack's death, their is little evidence to suggest any change in in mainstream tabloid media today.]]> 2022-11-11 12:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201534745/ox2gkbqpsvs53c2g/wish/2380159918