Former Love Island host Caroline Flack has died aged 40, with her family confirming she had taken her own life.
Following the tragic news breaking, Jeremy Kyle instantly began trending on Twitter as fans compared the situation to that of the Kyle show.
Last May ITV cancelled The Jeremy Kyle Show after guest Steve Dymond took his own life after appearing on the controversial show.
Over the past two years, two former Love Island stars have taken their own lives.
Series two star Sophie Gradon died aged 32 in June 2018.
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And series three hopeful Mike Thalassitis died aged 26 after taking his life in March 2016.
Taking to Twitter, one user penned: ” Jeremy Kyle was taken off the air when one suicide was linked to it. There have now been 3 linked to Love Island. And it still continues as the ITV flagship.”
While a second went on to say: ” Caroline Flack, Mike Thalassitis & Sophie Gradon. Love Island producers/ITV needs to take responsibility on how they chew up and spit out people.
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“Remember how Jeremy Kyle had one death in 14 years and was axed…. ? They’ve churned out 187 “reality stars” in less than 5 years.”
A third added: “Can’t understand how Jeremy Kyle was taken off air yet Love Island have links to several personnel who have now sadly committed suicide.
“Needs taken off air or their after show support needs a complete overhaul. RIP Caroline Flack.”
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Love Island altered its aftercare system following the death of Mike, with Islanders being given training on how to deal with social media and adjusting to life outside of the villa.
It’s believed that Islanders are given a minimum of eight therapy sessions when they leave the villa and are in proactive contact with bosses until 14-months until the end of the next series.
Caroline fronted Love Island from its debut in 2015 and resigned shortly before the current series kicked off.
She was subsequently replaced by close pal, Laura Whitmore.
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