LAURA Whitmore has said she is embracing pain and healing her heart following Caroline Flacks death.
The 34-year-old was left devastated earlier this month when Caroline took her own life at the age of 40, just weeks before facing an assault trial.
She was in the middle of presenting Love Island, after standing in for Caroline, and was forced to continue following the tragic news.
Since the show wrapped she has been enjoying a luxurious break in South Africa with her boyfriend Iain Stirling and its given her time to reflect.
On Wednesday she shared a quote from artist Harpreet M Daya, which read: “Allow your heart to heal. Embrace the healing just as you embrace the pain.”
During their trip Laura and Iain have been staying at a 1.5k a night winery and have spent time on a safari, as well as soaking up the sun by the pool.
On Sunday evening , Love Island fans were in tears at the extensive video tribute to Caroline, and took to Twitter to praise the Irish host for holding it together.
One said: “I have the greatest respect for Laura Whitmore. To finish a series & stand & present a live show just days after her close friend passed away is something quite incredible Sparkling heart what an amazing woman. @thewhitmore.”
Another wrote: “@thewhitmore massive shoutout to you, we all know how difficult the last week has been and how extra difficult tonight must have been but you did amazing and everyone is supporting you so much.”
A third commented: “@thewhitmore you have done your friend @carolineflack1 so very proud both you and Ian will make sure her memory is kept alive with love island Im sure how you both have kept things together I do not know Two hearts #BeKind.”
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