«Breaking News» Love Island star Montana Brown breaks down as she remembers pal Mike Thalassitis on This Morning

Former Love Island star Montana Brown broke down in tears on Monday's This Morning as she remembered pal Mike Thalassitis, who was found dead on Saturday. 

Speaking on the ITV morning stalwart, the reality star admitted that the former footballer, 26, was going through a 'really rough time' due to a 'lack of work and a big tax bill'. 

The London native, 23, said that Mike, who appeared on the 2017 instalment of the ITV2 reality series, was going to a therapist before his untimely death but claimed that he wasn't getting what he wanted out of the sessions.

Emotional: Former Love Island star Montana Brown broke down in tears on Monday's This Morning as she remembered pal Mike Thalassitis, who was found dead on Saturday

She told presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: 'He had a big tax bill to pay, and he thought this celebrity life isn't what it’s cracked up to be. [But] he had this cafe that he was going to open, and it was like why now.'

'And then I gave him the "The Magic", which is obviously a spiritual book. I was kind of at my wits end. And I thought, 'Something really terrible is going to happen if I don't do something.' "

But Montana was 'shocked' to hear about his recent death because she thought he had picked himself up, and knew he was busy launching a new brunch café.

She said: 'I kind of felt like he was coming out of it which is why it's come as such a shock, because he was doing so well and I think at the point, the work wasn't coming in. He had finished 'Celebs Go Dating' and the buzz had kind of gone.

Close friends: Speaking on the ITV morning stalwart, the reality star admitted that the former footballer, 26, was going through a 'really rough time' due to a 'lack of work and a big tax bill' (Pictured together in January)

Teary: The 23-year-old London native said that Mike was going to a therapist but claimed that he wasn't what he wanted out of the sessions

'He didn't really know what to do for work and he wanted to be his own boss and he didn't know how to do that and I know he had a massive tax bill to be paid and I think the stress really got to him, and he kind of thought this fame wasn't what it was cracked up to be, where do I go now?

'But obviously he just started this brunch café which is nearly finished and it's just like, 'Why now?'' 

Discussing his tragic death, Montana broke down as she admitted was 'kicking' herself for not replying to the reality star's last message before his untimely death.

She said through tears: '[I last heard from him] Two days before. I'm actually kicking myself. He text me, and I didn't actually reply just because I'm really bad on my phone.

Grieving: Montana broke down as she admitted was 'kicking' herself for not replying to the reality star's last message

'And I think you just overthink everything, like what you do. I just wish I had replied. He just said, 'How's it going, how are you?' And I didn't reply.' 

The ITV star reflected on Mike's mood in recent weeks and said she thought she 'could have seen his death coming'. 

'[He was struggling] at the end of last year, potentially I could have seen that coming. 

Adding: 'He booked a trip to California with his friend. He wanted to go to Sweden he had this cafe that’s why is struggle because in my eyes there was no reason for him to do that.  

Communication: She said through tears: '[I last heard from him] Two days before. I'm kicking myself because he texted me two days before I just wish I replied, I’m really bad with my phone'

'I don't know if it was a spur of the moment reason. I don't know if he had these demons he had to deal with.' 

Montana had the family blessing to speak about Mike on TV, and admitted his relatives have been left 'shocked' by his passing.

She said: 'I spoke to Mike dad's yesterday because I wanted to respect their wishes in coming here and speaking. They're as shocked as I am because I think they feel the same.'

Her appearance comes after she took to Instagram on Sunday to share an emotional tribute to her late friend Mike.

Discussion: Montana was joined on the sofa with Simon Gunning, CEO of mental health charity CALM 

Appearance: Montana chatted with show hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby

The model appeared alongside him on the ITV show in 2017, and admitted she has been left feeling 'angry' at the former footballer after he was found hanged in in a park in Edmonton, North London on Saturday, and 'heartbroken' that she was unable to help him.

Montana also revealed that Mike had been in a 'dark place a few months back' and confessed that her former Love Island co-star had checked on her daily earlier this year, when she was 'struggling' herself. 

Alongside recent photographs of the pair enjoying a night out together in London, she wrote: 'I've thought long and hard about what I want to say, I've woken up and unfortunately this wasn't just a nightmare so this is to you Mr Thala. 

'Firstly, I'm so angry at you for doing this because you are so loved by so many people and I just wish you picked up the phone so we could've sorted this out.

Tribute: Montana took to Instagram on Sunday to share an emotional tribute to her Mike after he was found dead in woodland near his home in Essex on Saturday

Angry: The model appeared alongside him on the ITV show in 2017, and admitted she has been left feeling 'heartbroken' and 'angry' at the former footballer after he was found dead

'This didn't need to happen. Secondly, it annoys me that you were so misunderstood. 'Muggy Mike' was your stage name and let's face it, the ladies did fall at your feet BUT everyone had this impression of you and you were literally the opposite you were one of a kind.

'Mike, you were so thoughtful, caring and loyal to me and all your friends, you know some of my darkest secrets and I know yours.

'I could always rely on you to tell me when I'm being a nut job to Elliott and tell me to get off his case and I always told you to stop partying too much and getting too p*ssed.

'I just wish people had a tiny glimpse of what the real you was like,' wrote Montana, before giving her followers an insight into his kind and caring character, and revealing that recently he had been in a 'dark place'.

 

Emotional tribute: 'Firstly, I'm so angry at you for doing this because you are so loved by so many people and I just wish you picked up the phone so we could've sorted this out' she wrote

She penned: 'You sent me a Christmas card in the post this year, you checked up on me everyday at the beginning of this year when I was struggling myself, you really were the kindest, sweetest person and I am so devastated and crushed that I'll never get to see you again.

'Now I know you were in a dark place a few months back and I thought you were past it and that you were on the up.

'I got you to buy The Magic, you wrote down your gratitudes, you had the pictures of your family in your car to remind you to be grateful for them. I just don't know how I didn't notice... I am absolutely heart broken that I couldn't help you.

'Your phone call a few days ago to tell me that I'm smashing the swimwear, you're proud of me and that you're grateful for my friendship is the only thing that's keeping me going right now. At least you knew how much you meant to me.'

Dark place: 'Now I know you were in a dark place a few months back and I thought you were past it and that you were on the up' penned Montana

Heartbroken: 'I just don't know how I didn't notice... I am absolutely heart broken that I couldn't help you' despaired Montana

Devastated Montana vowed to open the restaurant, The Skillet, which he had been working on prior to his death, with drinking entrepreneur Scott Neilson.

She wrote: 'I will help open your cafe with Scott because you worked so hard on it so don't you worry! I can't imagine how much pain you must have been in to do this, and the fact that you went through this on your own breaks my heart. 

'I'm so so sorry I couldn't do more to help you. I have so much love for you Mike and I will never forget you. Sleep tight darling and I miss you so much already.' 

In an Instagram story, she captioned a photograph of him: 'So heartbroken. This should've never happened to you. What a waste, I feel so helpless, I'd do anything to have you back.' 

Heartbroken: In an Instagram story, she wrote: 'So heartbroken. This should've never happened to you. What a waste, I feel so helpless, I'd do anything to have you back'

In addition to her long written tribute to her late friend, Montana also spoke to BBC, admitting she is still in 'shock' following the news of Mike' death. 

She confessed: 'I am absolutely in shock of the news. In fact I don't even quite believe it yet as I spoke to him [on Friday].'

Montana also insisted that the public's perception of Mike didn't chime with the real-life reality, describing her former Love Island co-star as 'thoughtful, caring, and ... fiercely loyal'.

Speaking to the BBC, Montana explained: 'Mike was so misunderstood - on television he was known as playing the ladies and everyone had this perception that he was this classic lad that didn't have feelings.

Devastating times: The news of his death comes just months after his best friend Danny Cutts passed away, with further reports suggesting he had been grieving his late grandmother (pictured in January 2019) 

'I can honestly say, Mike was thoughtful, caring, and so fiercely loyal to his friends and family and really would do anything for them.' 

Her social media tribute comes as Mike's brother Nick shared the final photograph of the ITV2 star and his beloved nan.

The photo was taken as the family celebrated Christmas Day and sees Mike posing beside his grandmother, who passed away days before Mike was found dead.

The reality star had been living with his nan and was her full time carer up until her death. 

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Mike Thalassitis was found hanged in a park in Edmonton, North London on Saturday. Mike's manager confirmed the shock news of his passing on Saturday evening.  

The news of his death comes just months after his best friend Danny Cutts passed away, with further reports suggesting he had been grieving his late grandmother.

TOWIE star Megan McKenna dated the late television star for seven months and confirmed their separation in August 2018. 

Former girlfriend: TOWIE star Megan McKenna dated Mike for seven months and confirmed their separation in August 2018 (pictured together in 2018) 

Mike rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, where he became a TV sensation after his stint in the famous ITV villa.

The former League One footballer, who comes from a Cypriot family, enjoyed a successful playing career before becoming a beloved reality TV star after appearing on season three of Love Island in 2017.

ITV released a statement over Mike's death, stating: 'Everyone at ITV2 and Love Island are shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mike’s family and friends at this very sad time.' 

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Friends: Mike rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, where he became a TV sensation after his stint in the famous ITV villa (Pictured with Monatana Brown)

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