The Glee Project has been cancelled.

The reality show, in which singers and actors vied for a coveted role on Ryan Murphy's Glee, premiered on the Oxygen network in June 2011.

"The Glee Project will not be returning to Oxygen, but we are extremely proud of this series which launched the careers of several talented individuals," an Oxygen representative said in a statement.

"The show had so much heart and we thank Ryan Murphy and all of the creative talent who helped make the series a critical darling."

Former winner Blake Jenner, who won a seven-episode arc on the fourth season of Glee, was recently promoted to series regular.

A source close to the show told EW that the decision not to renew the series for a third season was made several weeks ago, before the death of Glee actor Cory Monteith.

Monteith was found dead in his Canada hotel on July 13.

Affectionate tributes to Monteith from friends and co-stars have poured in following the tragic news of his death.

Watch Cory Monteith talking to Digital Spy about the meaning of Glee in 2011:

Cory Monteith - Life in pictures:Cory Monteith: Life in pictures

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