Caroline Flack's former fiance Andrew Brady has issued an emotional statement two days after the star's death.
Apprentice star Andrew took to Instagram to issue a lengthy statement about Caroline's death this afternoon.
Caroline, 40, passed away on Saturday, with a lawyer for her family confirming she took her own life.
He said: "Following such terrible tragedy I'm unable to look at my phone.
"I haven't been able to read anything. Thanks to everyone for your kind messages I will respond to as many as I can when I'm ready. I just want it on the record I had my say and nothing else.
"What ever you may think about me I believe I am entitled to have my say. I need to get a few things off my chest. I know what some of you have read about me in the British tabloid press and I don't blame you for thinking I'm a c*** too. I have been.
"But in ways you don't know and that I would like to stay private as I don't believe there needs to be a single piece of gossip about her after this.
"I would kindly ask you for her mum and her family that you stop pointing the finger at the wrong people. The prosecutors aren't to blame for Caroline's death. They have been the only just people (in) this. They are being wrongly blamed for her death. Can't you see."
He went on: "Yes Caroline had problems. Why wouldn't she. You made (her) out to be a monster. A complete witch hunt. Every f**king week. You f**king broke her. I won't let you break me no matter what.
"But for a time in my life I loved that women and I hope she loved me as much as she said. I also want it to be said I have many amazing people in my life. People who love me and had to read lies about me. To my grandma and my mum I am so sorry. I hope I can make you proud of me and also to my dad and my sister I love you all.
"My other family love you and I'm sorry, thank you for sticking by me.
"To my friends you all know who you are I'm sorry I haven't been in touch, I love each and every single one of you and I'll be in touch.
"I'm sorry I wasn't a better person. To my new girlfriend I'm sorry. I'm sorry you have had to put up with me like I have been for so long and see some of the awful things they have said about me. I try and (do) better every day. Marta you're amazing, thank you.
"Lewis I'm sorry they broke her and I'm sorry that I have contributed somewhat.
"I loved Caroline as much as you and I saw the real her. I hope you can forgive me, I can't forgive myself.
"But I'm most sorry to her mum Christine, her twin sister Jody, her big brother Paul, her sister Liz and their kids.
"Your daughter, your sister and your auntie was a good person, you should be proud of her."
Andrew continued his statement, encouraging the press to delete negative stories about the star and going on a tirade about the paparazzi outside her home.
He finished his statement by saying: "I'm so sorry Caroline I tried. Christine I tried, she deserved better than this.
"I'm sorry you have to deal with this Lewis, I am.
"I just wish I could have been better, I love you Caroline Flack and I think I always will.
"Rest in peace Carrie. I love you x"
Andrew and Caroline got together in 2018 and got engaged just a few months later.
They broke up and got together several times, before Caroline called it quits for good in December 2018.
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