Caroline Flack’s axing as Love Island host before she’s been found guilty is far too harsh

ITV loves talking about the duty of care it has to the people who appear on its air...when it suits them.

ITV also loves throwing presenters under the bus...when it suits them.

If you’re Caroline Flack or Jeremy Kyle the end has come the moment allegations against them or their show have appeared in the public domain.

No time for a right of reply, let alone a trial or not guilty verdict.

The apparent termination of their careers on the broadcaster has been brutal and swift, not allowing even the smallest opportunity for ITV: The Brand to be tarnished.

I praised the way the broadcaster dealt with the issues facing Ant McPartlin.

They allowed the star presenter two opportunities to deal with major problems in his personal life – drug addiction followed by alcoholism.

My feeling was this provided a roadmap of how to treat staff members who were struggling to cope, without buying into the horrific cancel culture that permeates these days thanks to idiots on Twitter.

But today I can’t help but feel that compassion may have actually been a cynical attempt to keep the channel’s top rating duo Ant and Dec on air.

Because Caroline most certainly has not been given the same opportunity. Or even a phone call from ITV to check she’s OK, I am told.

Of course, I understand the allegations she is facing are serious. She needs help to address what happened and ensure she turns her life around.

But to take away the show she helped make a huge commercial success for ITV before she has been found guilty of anything feels far too harsh.

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