Mike Thalassitis's final reality TV appearance has been scrapped in the wake of his death.

The Love Island star, who died last weekend aged 26, was due to feature on the latest series of Ex On The Beach later this year, in his third dating show appearance.

However, it has now been confirmed that the entire forthcoming series has been scrapped, out of respect for Mike's family and friends.

Final scenes: The final TV show featuring Mike Thalassitis has been pulled from screens in the wake of his death

In a statement released to MailOnline on Wednesday, MTV said: 'We were very sad to hear the tragic news about Mike Thalassitis and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

'Last year, Mike took part in filming for the next series of Ex on the Beach, which was due to air on MTV later in the year.

'In light of the news of Mike’s death, we have decided not to broadcast the planned tenth season of the show.'

Mike finished filming the series last September, with hopes of finding love after his split from Megan McKenna, who appeared on the same dating show in 2015.

Search for romance: Mike had finished filming Ex On The Beach, but the series has now been scrapped out of respect for his family and friends

Following appearances on Love Island in 2017 and Celebs Go Dating in 2018, Mike was reportedly 'hoping to get his love life back on track.'

It's believed to have been Mike's last filming commitment before he was found dead in a park in North London on Saturday, with police later confirming he was found hanged.

The dating show is designed to show famous hopefuls coming face-to-face with former flames.

Looking for love: Mike had been searching for a new romance after his relationship with Megan McKenna ended

But the decision to scrap the series will reportedly come at a great cost to MTV.

An insider told The Sun: 'Bosses have decided that in the grand scheme of things that there are more important concerns than pulling a series.

The insider added: '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.'

Reality TV stint: Mike originally found fame on the 2017 series of Love Island

In the wake of his death, ITV series Love Island also responded to accusations that there has been insufficient aftercare for contestants.

Producers confirmed that policies would change to ensure that all Islanders are offered support before, during and after their time on the show, as well as social media and finance management training.

The statement said: 'A review has led us to extend our support processes to offer therapy to all Islanders and not only those that reach out to us.

'And we will be delivering bespoke training to all future Islanders to include social media and financial management.

'The key focus will be for us to no longer be reliant on the islanders asking us for support but for us to proactively check in with them on a regular basis.'