Former Love Island star Kem Cetinay is said to be “devastated” after a shock crash involving his Mercedes left a motorcyclist dead.
The Sun report that the 26-year-old reality star was involved in the crash while driving near Hornchurch in his Mercedes G-Wagon 4×4.
A biker is understood to have crashed into Kem’s car, but there is no indication of any wrongdoing.
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The publication reports that paramedics “fought to save the motorcyclist, but he tragically died in the accident”.
Kem’s representative has released a statement confirming the star was involved in a road traffic accident today (Thursday, August 4).
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They confirmed that the incident happened close to the star’s home in the Brentwood at around 11.30am, and that Kem was unharmed.
“Tragically, a motorcyclist died in the collision,” the statement confirmed.
“Kem has been assisting the police and is being treated purely as a witness to the incident.
“Kem will be making no further comment on this matter aside to offer his deepest condolences, prayers and sympathies to the motorcyclist’s family and friends.”
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TV star Kem shot to fame when he appeared on and won Love Island in 2017.
He won alongside Amber Davies, with the pair staying together for a short while after the show, but splitting 132 days after they won.
The much-loved star went on to appear on a slew of TV shows like Dancing On Ice and This Morning.
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Still involved with Love Island, he co-hosts The Morning After podcast with Arielle Free.
Away from TV Kem has a substantial following on social media, with over 2.6million on Instagram alone.
His latest post on the photo-sharing platform saw him host the launch of the new series of Love Island USA.
Taking to Instagram he posted a snap from the night and penned: “What a mad experience to host the launch night of @loveislandusa newly on @peacocktv. Thankyou for having me.”
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