Olly Murs says he 'regrets' not being there for Croline Flack as he cries live on stage

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Chart topper Olly Murs choked back tears as he dedicated a song during his latest gig to his beloved close friend Caroline Flack, who tragically passed away in February, 2020.

Olly, 38, has been bringing his Marry Me Tour to arenas across the UK and during his most recent gig at the O2 Arena in London, he dedicated a cover of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline to his late friend.

Introducing his rendition of the hit song, he said losing Caroline was "one of the toughest things" to ever happen in his life and urged any fans struggling with their mental health to call someone they trust, adding that he regrets "not being there" for Caroline.

As photos of the television presenter were shown on screens around the arena, Olly cried and said: "Like I said earlier, it's been an incredible four or five years and I know it's been a really tough, crazy four or five years for every single one of you in this room and it's going to be hard for me to do this but, in 2020, I lost a very good friend of mine, someone that I love very, very much. "Her name is Caroline Flack and it is one of the toughest things that has happened in my life and it is really sad to see someone so amazing leave us but she has never left and she is always in my heart. "Something I always wanted to do and at every gig that I do for the rest of my career, I am always going to dedicate a song to Caroline," he added. "'I just want to say, for anyone in the room that is struggling right now or anyone you know is struggling then please give them a call because I really wish that I had been there for Caz. "I wish that she had called me.