Caroline Flack's best

Release time：2024-05-21 08:43:37 Source：International Identities news portal

Natalie Pinkham honoured her late best friend Caroline Flack as she ran the London Marathon on Sunday.

The Sky Sports F1 presenter, 46, joined a list of celebrities who took on the 26-mile challenge for the Samaritans charity. 

The TV host admitted she missed Caroline - who tragically took her own life at her London home on February 15, 2020, aged 40 - and still 'feels her around'.

Before she took on the gruelling long-distance run, Natalie discussed what her friend would have thought of her on this day. 

'Hopefully, she is proud of what we are all doing to keep her legacy alive. She would ­probably have a bit of a laugh and think we were all mad,' she told The Mirror.

Natalie Pinkham honoured her late best friend Caroline Flack as she ran the London Marathon on Sunday 

The TV host admitted she missed Caroline - who tragically took her own life at her London home on February 15, 2020, aged 40 - and still 'feels her around' (pictured L-R: Sarah-Jane Mee, Natalie, Caroline and Zoe Hardman in 2015)

'But it is important to keep talking about her and to keep her memory alive. Do I feel her around me? Yeah. I think so.'

Opening up candidly about Caroline's friends' mantra, she said: 'We (Caroline's friends) have this mantra when we wonder what to do, we say, 'What would Flacky do?' 

'And I like to do the same. We all hope and believe that ­Caroline's spirit runs through the centre of everything we do.'

The TV personality joined the likes of Lawrence Robb, Union J singer Josh Cuthbert and Made In Chelsea sensation Josh Patterson running for the Samaritans on Sunday. 

Natalie has been one of the organisers of the iconic annual Flackstock Festival, which was created in memory of their late friend.

Caroline's devastated family and friends created the intimate festival to celebrate her life and raise critical funds for four mental health charities, which were close to the presenter's heart.

As well as Natalie, the festival is organised by a committee made up of Caroline's loved ones, including her mother Christine and sister Jody, and her friends Dawn O’Porter, Anna Blue, Sarah Tyekiff, Liz Holmwood and Leigh and Jill Francis.

Earlier this month, Olly Murs was announced was the headliner of this year's Flackstock Festival.

As she took on the gruelling long-distance run, Natalie discussed what her friend would have thought of her on this day 

'Hopefully, she is proud of what we are all doing to keep her legacy alive. She would ­probably have a bit of a laugh and think we were all mad,' she told The Mirror

Natalie said: 'We have this mantra when we wonder what to do, we say, 'What would Flacky do?' And I like to do the same. We all hope and believe that ­Caroline's spirit runs through the centre of everything we do' (Caroline pictured in 2019)

Natalie has been one of the organisers of the iconic annual Flackstock Festival, which was created in memory of their late friend, and raises critical funds for four mental health charities

Flackstock is back for its third year with a host of celebrities taking part and Olly, 39, being revealed as the headline act.

The singer had a close friendship with Caroline after they presented The Xtra Factor together, and he performed in the finale of the event for the last two years.

He previously revealed he tried to meet up with Caroline not long before her death but she never showed up, and admitted that he 'always' thinks about it.

Speaking about headlining the gig with a full set for the first time, Olly said: 'It’s going to be amazing to be back at Flackstock this year. 

'For the past two years I’ve been there for the closing of the night and performed Sweet Caroline. But this year we are doing a full set for the crowd, and I can’t wait to perform at this day festival in Caroline’s memory. 

'This isn’t just a gig - it’s something that’s raised nearly half a million pounds for four brilliant charities and it’s a pleasure to be there to help raise even more for them on behalf of Caz.'

The first main acts have also been revealed, with Olly being joined by All Saints' Shaznay Lewis, Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Walker, Chesney Hawkes and New Dad.

While the festival will also feature other appearances, including from fitness fanatic Joe Wicks and comedy acts, with more to be announced in due course.

Flackstock will be taking place on July 22, 2024 and held in the grounds of Englefield, the Elizabethan House and estate near Pangbourne in Berkshire.

As well as Natalie, the festival is organised by a committee made up of Caroline's loved ones, including her mother Christine and sister Jody (pictured last year at the festival)

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