Amanda Holden slams ITV over Caroline Flack’s death and claims she was ‘thrown to the dogs’
AMANDA Holden slammed ITV in a tribute to Caroline Flack following the news of her death.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 48, blasted the company for not showing her the “same level of consideration, protection, warmth and importance as other artists in our industry who have struggled recently.”
It is believed she was referring to the broadcaster standing by Ant McPartlin, 44, after his battle with alcohol and prescription drugs, which included a drunken crash into a family with a young child.
Amanda’s post on Instagram read: “Utterly devastated to hear of the sudden death of this funny bright beautiful young girl. “My heart goes out to her family. For Caroline to feel that death was the only way out breaks my heart ....
“Anger doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel about her being thrown to the dogs like she was ..
“Why was she not shown the same level of consideration, protection, warmth and importance as other artists in our industry who have struggled recently?”
The pair were both presenters for ITV and appeared to have grown close over the years.
Amanda’s tribute, posted alongside a photo of her and the former Love Island host continued: “There are criminal gaps in the differences. I am certain there is more to her story... I know the truth will out. May she rest in peace and those responsible for this lack of humanity be brave enough to admit their shame.”
Ant went on a break from work while he attended rehab and returned to host I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and will be presenting Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway this year with Declan Donnelly.
ITV vowed to stand by him throughout his recovery.
On Sunday Amanda showed she was still thinking about her friend as she celebrated her birthday.
A social media post read: “Thank you for all my sweet bday messages. Today, more than ever, I hold onto my loved ones.”
Her message was posted over a photo of her two daughters Lexi and Hollie.
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