Scenes shot by Mike Thalassitis for MTV’s Ex On The Beach won’t be aired following his death, according to reports.
The reality star, 26, had filmed for the dating show back in January, with it unclear whether those moments would make it to air after his body was found in a North London park over the weekend.
Now it’s been reported show bosses have decided ‘there are more important things than pulling a series’ in the wake of recent tragic events and have decided to pull the show.
A source told the Sun: ‘Who knows if it will ever eventually see the light of day but for the foreseeable future they agreed it would be insensitive to Mike’s friends and family to air it.
‘It’s not a decision they have taken lightly as series like this do not come cheap.’
Following his spin on Love Island in 2017, Mike went on to star in Celebs Go Dating last year. After a seven-month romance with Megan McKenna, Mike then signed up for the MTV reality series.
Sources at the time told The Sun: ‘Mike is really keen to find himself a new woman following the end of his romance with Megan, he really wants to get his love life back on track.’
They added that MTV were keen to sign Megan back up for the series – she previously appeared on series three and four of the show – and reunite her with Mike on camera.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the reality star had died by suicide after his body was found in woodland.
Fans and fellow stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to Mike, who shot to fame on the third series of Love Island, while his ex Megan broke her silence on Instagram on Monday.
‘Sorry I haven’t been on social media but I’m in complete shock and trying to come to terms with this. I can’t believe I’m even writing this post,’ she shared.
‘My thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family.
‘Rest in peace Mike.’
Metro.co.uk previously contacted MTV for comment.
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