Megan McKenna became overcome with emotion when she tried to discuss her relationship with Mike Thalassitis, who died on Saturday aged 26, on an episode of Celebs Go Dating. The former Ex On The Beach star, 26, teared up when she was asked about her past relationship with the Love Island contestant on the dating series. Megan was asked: 'So, what about your last relationship?' Tough: Megan McKenna was overcome with emotion when she tried to discuss her relationship with Mike Thalassitis, who died on Saturday, on an episode of Celebs Go Dating She answered: 'I think my last relationship, I was kind of...I think I definitely fell in love.' Megan began to cry and admitted she did not want to discuss it further. She said: 'I don't really want to talk about it, sorry. But I feel that's all I want, I want that love back.' Mike's manager confirmed the shock news of his passing on Saturday evening. The cause of his death is not yet known and police are yet to release any information. Megan said: 'I think my last relationship I was kind of...I think I definitely fell in love' (pictured in 2018) Memories: After struggling to form words, Megan began to cry, admitting she did not want to discuss it further She said: 'I don't really want to talk about it, sorry' The news of his death comes just months after his best friend Danny Cutts passed away. 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. Relationship: Mike and Megan dated for seven months and confirmed their separation in August (pictured in 2018) Mike and Megan dated for seven months and confirmed their separation in August. The country singer had previously said that Mike wasn't a 'nasty person'. She told OK! Magazine that the pair were just 'two different people'. She said: 'I can't even say why we split. I just feel like we're both at different point in our lives. 'We both respect each other and we didn't want it to get nasty or messy. There is only so much you can do in a relationship and when it's not working you've got to take separate routes.' Star: Mike rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, where he became a TV sensation after his stint in the famous ITV villa (pictured in 2017) She continued: 'But I wish him all the luck in the world, he's not a nasty person. Everything happens for a reason. It wasn't one of those break-ups like ones I've had in the past where it was really bitter and nasty, this was more a decision we made together. 'The way I dealt with things in the past with my exes was by screaming and that was not a good way to deal with it.' Social media was awash with tributes to Mike from the likes of his ex, Tyla Carr as well as his Love Island co-stars Sam Gowland, Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville. Tyla, 26, who was partnered up with Mike on Love Island in 2017, shared kind words to pay tribute to her ex as she gave her love to his extended family and friends. Tributes: Mike's friends and former Love Island co-stars all paid tribute to him following the news of his passing She tweeted: 'I can't believe the call I've just had. Mike, you were loved by all of the Love island family. You'll be missed so much. All my love goes out to your friends and family. Shocked.' Meanwhile, Sam, who struck up a friendship with Mike after they were dumped from the villa and then brought back later on in the series, shared a heartbreaking throwback picture of the two of them. He penned: 'Absolutely lost for words not only made a friend in the villa but made a mate for life on the outside to !!! Absolutely devastated @mike_thala R.I.P my mate ❤️.' Past: Speaking of the split, Megan said: 'I can't even say why we split. I just feel like we're both at different point in our lives' (pictured in 2018) Dom Lever added: 'I’m shocked at the news!! me and @MikeThalassitis may not have seen eye to eye but he was a top guy.' Gabby wrote: 'Such a kind genuine heart you had. Goodnight lovely.' Marcel penned: 'Absolutely Devasted By This News! Your gonna be missed little bro! Never forgotten!!! ❤️.' He went on: 'Absolutely Devastated!!! I was only chatting to you last week bro!!! I don’t wanna believe this!!! One of the real ones!!! You’ll be missed bro! Never be forgotten!!!! RIP…' If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article then you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. Alternatively, you can visit the website at by clicking here. Career: Mike was a former League One footballer and enjoyed a successful playing career before becoming a beloved reality TV star (pictured in January 2019) All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility