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A former X Factor was performing at Flackstock music festival on Monday, but can you guess who it is?

The pretty blonde appeared on the show in 2008 when she was just 17 years old and went on to release an album called Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree in 2010.

She played the title role in the West End revival of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice and had her own range of clothes for very.co.uk.

The singer, 32, is now set to take on another huge role in a stage show about Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial.

So can you guess who it is? That’s right, it’s Diana Vickers.

Can you guess who this former X Factor star is? Blonde singer brought back the nostalgia as she stepped out at a festival on Monday

That’s right, it’s Diana Vickers – the singer rose to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in 2008 alongside the likes of Alexandra Burke and JLS

Diana, famous for her hit single Once, announced on Instagram on May 8 that she’ll be performing as ‘Gwyneth’ in a play entitled I Wish You Well.

Those were the actress’s famous parting words to Terry Sanderson who sued Gwyneth for $300,000.

He alleged that reckless skiing caused her to run into him from behind on February 26, 2016.

A jury sided with Gwyneth last year, saying she was not at fault for the injury he claimed to have sustained at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort.

Sanderson said he had suffered four broken ribs, a concussion and lasting brain damage. Gwyneth countersued for $1 and her legal fees.

Meanwhile, Denise Van Outen, Rebbeca Ferguson and Jessica Wright were amojng the celebrities who joined Diana to pay tribute to late Love Island host Caroline Flack as they attended the annual Flackstock festival on Monday.

The event takes place every year and aims to raise money for mental health causes after Caroline took her own life in February 2020 at the age of just 40.

A string of other famous famous turned out for the event at Englefield House to show their support, including Caroline’s close friend Olly Murs.

The Troublemaker singer, 40, famously hosted The Xtra Factor with Caroline in the years after he placed second on the main show and performed his headlining set with a huge photo of his friend behind him

Denise Van Outen, 50, opted for a short leopard print minidress and trainers as she arrived at the Reading festival, Flackstock where Diana was spotted – it’s held in memory of Love Island host Caroline Flack

Jess Wright looked cool and summery in her crisp white outfit that was made up of a blazer and flared trousers

Olly Murs was also present – he 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 (pictured together in 2011)

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

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Can you guess who this former X Factor star is? Blonde singer brings back the nostalgia as she performs at music festival
July 23, 2024
Olly Murs gets emotional after tribute performance for Caroline Flack

Olly Murs admitted he was feeling incredibly emotional after performing in honour of his friend Caroline Flack at a festival created in her memory on Monday.

The singer, 40, was one of the artists who took to the stage at Flackstock, which was organised by a group of the late presenter’s close friends following her death.

Caroline died by suicide age 40 in February 2020 and her loved ones wanted to celebrate her life and to raise money for her favourite charities.

The total raised at the event, which has now run for three years, is split between mental health causes; Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust.

Following his set, Olly took to his Instagram stories to talk about the event following an emotional day remembering his close friend.

Olly Murs admitted he was feeling incredibly emotional after performing in honour of his friend Caroline Flack at a festival created in her memory on Monday.

The singer, 40, was one of the artists who took to the stage at Flackstock , which was organised by a group of the late presenter’s close friends following her death

Caroline died by suicide age 40 in February 2020 and her loved ones wanted to celebrate her life and to raise money for her favourite charities

Choking back tears, Olly said: ‘Wow, what a night tonight, I just wanted to come on here and say thank you to everyone that came to Flackstock.’

‘It was an emotional one tonight, the weirdest feeling this gig tonight, I’ve never had a feeling like it in all the years I’ve been performing. This is Caroline’s festival it’s in her name it’s for her and her family and all the incredible charities.’

He added: ‘I was very emotional going into it but I just think that you guys pulled through for me – the fans were incredible tonight, thank you for the love, the support- you guys singing.’

Olly and Caroline had close friendship and previously presented the X Factor spin-off show, the Xtra Factor, together for two series between 2011 and 2013.

Ahead of the performance, Olly shared throwback videos of himself working with Caroline over the years.

Alongside the videos, he wrote: ‘Been reminiscing a lot these last few weeks knowing Flackstock is today! Caz loved singing, we did it so much, didn’t always capture those moments on camera but I did capture them as memories which I’ll never forget.

Olly and Caroline had close friendship and previously presented the X Factor spin-off show, the Xtra Factor, together for two series between 2011 and 2013

Following his set, Olly took to his Instagram stories to talk about the event following an emotional day remembering his close friend

Choking back tears, Olly said: ‘Wow, what a night tonight, I just wanted to come on here and say thank you to everyone that came to Flackstock’

‘So I thought I’d put some of these clips on here that I found of her beautiful voice! She sang more than me when I was around her.

‘Today will be hard, it’s really odd feeling for me, I have this feeling of wanting to do this gig for her, for her family and for us to remember what a crazy funny kind mad hilarious woman she was but also feeling I’d rather this festival not be here, and that Caz was still here with us. I’ve never felt emotions like this before a gig!

‘Although hard this festival is a special event, which brings everyone together not just to celebrate her life but help those out there that are struggling too, the amazing charities that are involved in this can really help people. I’m honoured to be here and I know she will be drinking a pina colada tonight watching x miss ya caz.’

Some celebrities also took to the comment section with broadcaster Ashley James writing: ‘I miss her so much! ‘ and Pixie Lott leaving three heart emojis under Olly’s post.

Caroline passed away just over four years ago and her 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 Caroline’s heart.

Her 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 Caroline’s heart.

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.’

July 23, 2024
Olly Murs Opens Up About His ‘Fascinating’ Relationship with Caroline Flack and Reflects on Her Significant Impact on His Life Before Headlining Festival in Her Honor

Olly Murs has shared a new insight into his ‘interesting’ relationship with his late friend Caroline Flack who he says was a ‘huge part’ of his life.

The singer, 39, had a close friendship with the Love Island host, who died aged 40 in February 2020. She was found dead in her London home after taking her own life.

Olly, who welcomed his first child with his wife Amelia recently, spoke of their incredibly close bond while presenting the Xtra Factor together in 2009.

Speaking to the Big Issue, Olly admitted: ‘She was a huge part of my life and career. Special person, special friend. We had an interesting relationship, but it was great. And it’s mad because people say they visit you in your dreams.’

Olly, who is headlining Flackstock in memory of Caroline, revealed she ‘visits him in his dreams’ quite frequently, which he finds quite ‘lovely’.

Olly Murs has shared a new insight into his ‘interesting’ relationship with his late friend Caroline Flack who he says was a ‘huge part’ of his life (pictured in 2011)

The singer, 39, had a close friendship with the Love Island host, who died aged 40 in February 2020. She was found dead in her London home after taking her own life (pictured in 2015)

He said: ‘It’s mad because people say they visit you in your dreams… Caz [Caroline] does that quite frequently, actually. It’s surreal, but it’s lovely when them days happen.’

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 the ongoing struggle of mental health in the music and TV industry, Olly added: ‘Anyone in this profession has suffered from mental health issues. I had to go and see a therapist for someone who’s looked at as a bit of a geezer, I’m not afraid to admit that.

‘Talking to other people is the most important thing. Sometimes you just need a voice from the outside that isn’t a family, that isn’t your friends, to get to the nitty gritty of who you are.’

Olly was announced to be the headliner of this year’s Flackstock Festival, in memory of Caroline.

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

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

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.

Olly, who is headlining Flackstock in memory of Caroline, revealed she ‘visits him in his dreams’ quite frequently, which he finds quite ‘lovely’ (pictured in 2015)

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 (pictured in 2015)

‘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.’

It comes after Olly welcomed a beautiful baby girl Maddison with his wife Amelia Tank.

The couple uploaded a photograph leaving the hospital as they revealed they had welcomed a baby girl.

The joint post read: ‘Our mini Murs has arrived. Madison we love you so much already x’.

If you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, you can contact The Samaritans helpline 24/7 on 116 123 for help and support

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

It comes after Olly welcomed a beautiful baby girl Maddison last week with his wife Amelia Tank

The couple uploaded a photograph leaving the hospital as they revealed they had welcomed a baby girl

April 28, 2024
Love Island Pays Emotional Tribute to Caroline Flack on the Fourth Anniversary of her Death, Alongside Sweet Posts from Leigh Francis and Lou Teasdale

Love Island paid emotional tribute to Caroline Flack on Thursday to mark four years since her death.

The official ITV dating show’s page shared a black and white snap of the former host on set as she smiled.

Alongside the image they penned: ‘Caroline. Always in our hearts.’

Meanwhile in his tribute comedian Leigh Francis penned: ‘Always feels like she’s on holiday. I hope she’s having the best time. Miss you x @flackstock.’

Caroline sadly took her own life on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40, leaving the world in shock.

Love Island paid emotional tribute to Caroline Flack on Thursday to mark four years since her death

Meanwhile in his tribute comedian Leigh Francis penned: ‘Always feels like she’s on holiday. I hope she’s having the best time. Miss you x @ flackstock’

It came the day after hearing the Crown Prosecution Service would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her model and former tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton in December 2019.

Also paying tribute on Thursday was her close pal hair stylist Lou Teasdale who took to her Story to share a snap reading Caroline’s book as she simply put a kiss in the caption.

Caroline’s death was ruled a suicide in an inquest in August 2020 with coroner Mary Hassell, saying: ‘The key decision for me to make is whether Caroline took her own life…

‘I have to be satisfied she acted in a way so as to cause her death, and secondly that she intended to cause her death.

‘In Caroline’s case I am entirely satisfied she intended to cause her own death. She hanged herself. She had only one expectation – her own death. There’s no doubt in my mind at all.’

The coroner said she had experienced ‘fluctuating ill health’ and was ‘distressed’ at the thought of facing a trial.

She said: ‘Caroline had fluctuating mental ill health, she had had struggles in the past. She had had difficulties…

‘In spite of the fact she may have led – to some – a charmed life, actually the more famous she got the more some of these difficulties increased – she had to deal with the media in a way most of us don’t…

Also paying tribute on Thursday was her close pal hair stylist Lou Teasdale who took to her Story to share a snap reading Caroline’s book as she simply put a kiss in the caption

Caroline sadly took her own life on February 15, 2020, at the age of 40, leaving the world in shock

‘It was played out in the national press – and that was incredibly difficult for her. She faced the prospect of not working in the job she loved, losing a great deal…

‘I find the reason for her taking her life was she now knew she was being prosecuted for certainty, and she knew she would face the media, press, publicity – it would all come down upon her. To me, that’s it in essence.’

At the time, her mum Christine wept as she told the coroner over video-link: ‘I totally agree, I think you got it spot on.

‘We know you are not allowed to say certain things and it’s up to us if we want to take it any further, and we don’t. You’re spot on.’

Concluding, the coroner recorded a death of suicide caused by hanging.

Mrs Hassell said: ‘Caroline hanged herself at home on the morning of February 15 because of an exacerbation of fluctuating ill health and distress.’

It came the day after hearing the CPS would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her model and former tennis player boyfriend Lewis Burton in December 2019

February 15, 2024