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Love Island narrator Iain Stirling has said he is "absolutely devastated" at the death of his colleague Caroline Flack, in a tribute on the ITV2 show.

The message in Monday's episode came after the TV host, 40, was found dead in her north London home on Saturday.

"You were a true friend to me," Stirling said. He added that Flack's "warmth and infectious enthusiasm" were "crucial" to the show's success.

A lawyer for Flack's family said she had taken her own life.

The Love Island episode was the first to air after her death. ITV had cancelled two episodes as a mark of respect for the presenter.

Flack was replaced as host of the dating show after being charged with assaulting her boyfriend last year.

'I'm going to miss you, Caz'

Speaking at the opening of the show, Stirling said: "We are absolutely devastated by the tragic news that Caroline, a much-loved member of our Love Island family, has passed away.

"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this dreadful time.

"Caroline and me were together from the very start of Love Island and her passion, warmth and infectious enthusiasm were a crucial part of what made the show connect with millions of viewers."

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Stirling's message was broadcast to images of the ocean, in keeping with the usual opening shots at the beginning of each episode - but to mark the tribute there was no background music.

Stirling's voice broke as he added: "Caroline, I want to thank you for all the fun times we had making our favourite show. You were a true friend to me. I'm going to miss you, Caz."

The tribute ended with a photo of Flack on screen. The image was repeated at the end of the episode.

In a statement released on Monday, ITV's director of television Kevin Lygo said staff at the TV station were "devastated" and "still trying to process this tragic news".

He said Flack had been part of the dating show "from the very beginning", was "very vocal" in her support of the show, and that viewers "could relate to her and she to them".

Lygo stressed that ITV "made it clear that the door was left open for her to return and the Love Island production team remained in regular contact with her and continued to offer support over the last few months".

ITV cancelled Monday night's episode of Love Island: Aftersun and said it would not be releasing a Love Island: The Morning After podcast on Tuesday morning.

And in place of adverts for JustEat, the programme's sponsor, the broadcaster shared the number for Samaritans.