Take Me Out: Paddy McGuinness dedicates episode to contestant who has died since filming
PADDY MCGUINNESS paid tribute to a contestant who sadly died since appearing on Take Me Out after his episode aired last night.
Take Me Out's Charlie impresses the ladies
Take Me Out: Paddy McGuinness pays tribute to contestant who died since filming
Prior to the latest episode of the hit dating show, Paddy took to his Twitter account to share his condolences with Charlie's family.
He said: "Tonight's Take Me Out is in memory of Charlie. A fantastic lad who I'm sure will be greatly missed by his wonderful friends & family. RIP."
Charlie's friends joined fans of the show in adding their tributes underneath Paddy's post.
One commented: "So hard to watch, but a great guy and some great memories mate #RIP."
Charlie's episode aired on ITV last night
Paddy announced the tragic news on his Twitter account
Tonight's Take Me Out is in memory of Charlie
Another viewer added: "Ah no, how awful… RIP young man. How respectful of you Paddy for not Tweeting along with the show as usual. What a gent."
A third posted: "What a lovely young man he seemed xx way too young to be taken from this world… RIP Charlie xx thoughts are with ur family & friends x." [sic]
The circumstances of Charlie's death are currently unknown.
A spokesperson from Thames told The Sun: "It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the tragic news regarding Charlie.
Viewers sent their condolences for "lovely young man" Charlie
"Our thoughts and best wishes go to his family and friends. We ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time," they added.
Last night, Charlie - who was known on the show as "Chaz Man" - managed to win a date on the legendary Island of Fernandos.
After being inundated with interest from the ladies, Charlie chose bubbly Scottish girl Jo-Tara.
Take Me Out continues Saturday on ITV at 6:45pm.