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Caroline Flack returns to social media ahead of NTAs

The TV star is not expected to attend the annual awards bash.
The TV star is not expected to attend the annual awards bash. The TV star is not expected to attend the annual awards bash.

Caroline Flack has made a rare return to social media to wish the cast and crew of Love Island luck ahead of the 25th National Television Awards.

The presenter, who stepped down from the ITV2 dating show following an assault charge, is not expected to attend the event at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night.

She wrote on Instagram Stories: “Good luck to all the team and cast at tonight’s NTAs… it’s such a fun night… cmon Love Island.”

Caroline Flack's message to the cast and crew of Love Island
Caroline Flack's message to the cast and crew of Love Island Caroline Flack’s message to the cast and crew of Love Island (@carolineflack/Instagram)

The TV host, 40, said in December that she had been advised to avoid social media ahead of her trial on March 4.

However, earlier this month she took to Instagram Stories to wish Laura Whitmore, who replaced her as host on Love Island, “massive good luck” ahead of the launch of the show’s first winter series.

Love Island is nominated in the best challenge show category at the annual bash.

However, it faces stiff competition from MasterChef, The Apprentice, The Circle and Great British Bake Off.

Laura Whitmore
Laura Whitmore Laura Whitmore (Nigel French/PA)

Flack has denied assaulting boyfriend Lewis Burton in an incident that allegedly left them both covered in blood in scenes likened to a “horror movie”.

She is alleged to have hit Burton over the head with a lamp, causing a head injury.

After entering a not guilty plea to the assault charge at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court, Flack was released on bail with conditions that stop her having any contact with Burton ahead of a trial.

The National Television Awards will be broadcast live on ITV on January 28 from The O2 London.