VH1′s Official Statement On Megan Wants A Millionaire

Ryan Jenkins was a contestant on Megan Wants A Millionaire, an outside production, produced and owned by 51 Minds, that is licensed to VH1. The show completed production at the end of March. Given the unfortunate circumstances, VH1 has postponed any future airings. This is a tragic situation and our thoughts go out to the victim’s family.

Update: We’re sad to announce that both Megan Wants a Millionaire and I Love Money 3 officially have been canceled.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at 3:45 pm

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4,678 responses to to VH1′s Official Statement On Megan Wants A Millionaire

simplygreen August 19, 2009 at 9:03 pm

I send my deepest sympathy to the family, and I am mad that a douche ball had to ruin my fix of MWAM and ILM. I really love reality shows. Just a message to ppl stating does vh1 check the background of contestant. ppl are ppl and come from all walks of life, just because a person record come back clean doesn’t mean that they will not harm anybody. The same could also be said about someone that have committed something in the past, it does not mean that they will do something again. Living life is a chance. Vh1 I respect your decision for pulling these shows, however, I just hope I get to see MWAM AND ILM3 in the near future.

Beth August 19, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Good! Can you just accidentally forget to air the rest? What a complete waste of time and money to put together a show based around a such a stupid little bimbo THINKING she should be some trophy wife. Get rid of her permanently!

Sarah August 19, 2009 at 9:07 pm

Please don’t cancel this show I really liked it and won’t to finish watching by the time they find out who did it the show will be over. This really sucks VH1. He is a person of interest not a covicted killer. I read he is on I love Money 3 also so is this show being cancelled too. If you have to cancel because of him, just edit him out. And where are the reunion shows at.

Jackie Carter August 19, 2009 at 9:08 pm

I really enjoy this show and hate the thought of it not being on anymore. I would hope that you could edit out the person of intrest and we could still enjoy the show. I hope to see the show again Thanks Jackie

stacey August 19, 2009 at 9:09 pm

That guy has not even been charged with anything yet. VH1 decision to stop airing the show is rediculous. That was the only reality show you are airing right now that I like. I was looking forward to seasons 2and 3. This really sucks.

Laura August 19, 2009 at 9:10 pm

I thought that Ryan was creepy from the get go. But I LOVE the show. I wish they would bring it back!!!

oscar August 19, 2009 at 9:11 pm

i don’t see why they would stop the future airings i mean honestly speaking everyone would tune in just for curiosity bringing massive audience. but I MUST SAY it is very tragic and i feel sympathy for the family and hope they get the justice they deserve.

Voice of Reason August 19, 2009 at 9:11 pm

I want to thank VH1 and Viacom for showing some class.

Pulling the shows (he also was in ILM3) in light of the tragedy is the right thing to do.

The victim’s family is suffering right now, and there’s no need to hurt these innocent people even more.

As the case unfolds, circumstances can change and perhaps the shows can air again.

oscar August 19, 2009 at 9:13 pm

i reallyyyyy like the show hope everythings works out for everyone!

vh1access August 19, 2009 at 9:13 pm

I have a feeling this show will officially be cancelled

stacey August 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this woman. But VH1 needs to tell us why they are postponing the show. TMZ is reporting that this guy told friends that he also did I LOVE MONEY 4 and won. So much for innocent till proven guilty. I guess that does not apply to Canadians. VH1 is wrong for this.

Jolene August 19, 2009 at 9:17 pm

They will also be canceling I love money 3 I believe also. He also apperared as a contestant on it. I would imagine and believe they are cancelling it also

Tony August 19, 2009 at 9:18 pm

He’s the one with the goutee, fairly good looking, into Real estate in Canada. . .police are looking for him in connection with the death/murder of a model.

Tony August 19, 2009 at 9:18 pm

He’s the one with the goatee, fairly good looking, into Real estate in Canada. . .police are looking for him in connection with the death/murder of a model.

Jolene August 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm

On TMZ it also says he won Megan wants a millionare at the finally.

I Dare You August 19, 2009 at 9:22 pm

Megan should learn a huge lesson from this and realize that companies that produce this type of trash tv don’t give a rats (“@+)~&^(&_~^` about the contestants or anybody other than making money, you would think they would do background cks on these people. Jesus Christ, Megan is lucky she did not pick the loser.

BlackHeart August 19, 2009 at 9:24 pm

I’m sure this isn’t going to be popular but since I’ve never given much care to being popular:
Bwahahahahahaha…Seriously? Hahahahaha…First of all, the guy that megan seemed to have to most interest/attaction/chemistry (whatever, call it what you want)could be a lady killer?? Hahaha…That’s just too funny.
Second, where are you people getting this model business? She was a stripper from Vegas! He probably married her so he could finally get that green card!!
Third, this is America! Innocent until proven guilty. Even if he did shady business before doesn’t make him a killer now. Nor does it make him innocent. But, then again, this country has taken most of our rights as it is so really, what’s one more.
My last point…Who cares? People are murdered everyday. It isn’t new, it isn’t going to stop, and being overly sensitive about it is kind of silly. I kind of have to agree with whomever said go back to the cutting room and just edit him out as much as possible if who ever is making the call feels that delicate about it.

leahtaylor223@hotmail.com August 19, 2009 at 9:24 pm

that’s a damn shame dnt bring the show back on and i knew that was his %^%(%(%)!%#&+^$ when i was watching nancy grace!!!!

I Dare You August 19, 2009 at 9:28 pm

Megan should learn a huge lesson from this and realize that companies that produce this type of trash tv don’t give a rats ~+!~*&`~)^^))+( about the contestants or anybody other than making money, you would think they would do background cks on these people. Jesus Christ, Megan is lucky she did not pick the loser.

jewsus August 19, 2009 at 9:30 pm

*jaw drops*
so that was for real? wow i thought it was just some tmz BS. pretty shocking!

callie August 19, 2009 at 9:31 pm

THANK GOD MEGAN HAD SINCE NOT TO CHOSE THAT SORRY ()*!())`$#__%`!^$&~ MEGAN WAS GIVEN GOOD ADVISE I’M SURE FROM OTHER CAST MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. THER’ A PRICE SOME PEOPLE PAY FOR HAVING MONEY. MAYBE SHE’LL LOOK AT THINGS DIFFERENT AND HAVE ANOTHER KINDA SHOW.. SHARON OBSBORN TOLD HER.. THAT SHE SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT AND STAND ON HER OWN.. NOW THEY SEEKED OUT A MURDERER. DANG! I’M GLAD SHE’S OK! MAYB SHE’LL BE AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN NOW, FOR A NEW SHOW! GOD BLESS YOU MEGAN IF U SEE THIS MESSAGE!

Cheryel August 19, 2009 at 9:38 pm

Megan should be glad she did not pick this guy. It could be her dead right now instead of this other unfortunate woman. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

Nebulous-Star August 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm

VH1 just probably wasn’t interested in keeping the show due to low ratings and is using that as an excuse. What does the show have to do with this alleged person’s life outside of MWAM? I will say that thinking back to the words on his bio about what he does with women is kind of creepy. I had just really gotten interested in the show too! Condelences to the victim’s family.

realityshowjunkie August 19, 2009 at 9:41 pm

The whole thing is very unfortunate but as a viewer of the show, if its not gonna be aired at least say who won. It wasnt that loser was it?

Jake August 19, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Thats sad and im sorry for the girls family. This must be scary for Megan. As for the show, this sucks cause I really like megan and I wanted to see her show :( Alot of the guys on that show looked like creeps though.

kristi August 19, 2009 at 9:44 pm

I was enjoying the dumb show..
oh well
he is def guilty!

Meg August 19, 2009 at 9:46 pm

This leads me to believe that Megan must have chose Ryan. Otherwise, VH1 probably wouldn’t give such a *$&#@“@+*~~)!%# about it.

kristi August 19, 2009 at 9:47 pm

show was entertaining..
hes guilty so they cancelled it

Barbara August 19, 2009 at 9:56 pm

This is the STUPIDEST show EVER!!! Megan is a TRAMP and now come to find out you had a murderer on the show…I’m guessing you should screen your people better. I’m GLAD it’s not going to be back on!!

Leonard Robot August 19, 2009 at 9:56 pm

LOL Meghan got trumped on her own show.

Andrew in Phoenix August 19, 2009 at 10:00 pm

I can’t believe this stupid show was created. This Megan sounds like a very spoiled shallow brat who only likes men for their money and when she gets married, she’ll divorce him and take him to the cleaners. This show should never have been produced in the first place. I hope it stays off the air for good.

Sara August 19, 2009 at 10:04 pm

BRING THE SHOW BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarah August 19, 2009 at 10:24 pm

Put the show back on!!! What huge ratings you could be racking in with all the press coverage. Don’t pretend the network really gives a crap about morality now. Look at the shameful people who have been promoted and paid for being despicable, disgusting trash on your shows over the years…entertaining, nonetheless. People want to see who this guy is. COME ON!!! BAD MOVE VH1.

beth August 19, 2009 at 10:27 pm

i want to know who won in the end??? r they gonna bring it back after all is done with? i really like this show and want it to come back on!!!!!!!

bob August 19, 2009 at 10:29 pm

i dont understand why everyone thinks hes on I love money 3??? what the hell….hes a millionaire why wud he be on that show and i dout they will cancel the show forever..

YankeeGirl August 19, 2009 at 10:32 pm

You would think VH1 would take this as a rating high but surprised they did this… Not really sure what the show had to do with the poor girl but if anything it might help get his face out there even more… To the girls family I do hope you get justice..

evelyn August 19, 2009 at 10:33 pm

thank god he did not get with Megan – I hope this d-bag is prosecuted accordingly

thoughts and prayers to the family of Ms Fiore -__-

Anthony J August 19, 2009 at 10:33 pm

Sad to see it under these circumstances, but very happy the show is cancelled. For their money any of these men could have found women far more attractive with real class. A good gold digger isin’t blatantly obvious about it.

amanda August 19, 2009 at 10:34 pm

This is crazy…he told Megan he would marry her and not make her sign a prenup….guess we know why now if he is guilty. But why would he run if he is not guilty and why would he sign s missing persons report and then run off and not talk to the police again. It doesn’t make sense. He better get a good lawyer! I hope Megan is ok. AND we don’t know she DIDN’T pick him…they just haven’t been together…we didn’t see the end of the SHOW PEOPLE!

YankeeGirl August 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm

You would think VH1 would take this as a rating high but surprised they did this… Not really sure what the show had to do with the poor girl but if anything it might help get his face out there even more… To the girls family I do hope you get justice for her no matter who has done this to her..

xBenji65 August 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

for a second there i thought Ryan died..

degenx13 August 19, 2009 at 10:39 pm

The casting and producing companies do run background checks on all potential contestants, but seeing as how this incident happened after all the shows were filmed, this incident would not show up on a background check. Other than that, he is clean. This is for I DARE YOU. Thanks for thinking.

vikki August 19, 2009 at 10:40 pm

on nancy grace they announced ryan as a finalist on the show which means he made it pretty much to the end so that must be why they wont air the show is cuz he is in too many episodes and would be like giving an accused murderer his air time…i love the show and hate to not be able to watch it on sunday nights..now what

Lou August 19, 2009 at 10:40 pm

When is it going to come back on?

deeannek61 August 19, 2009 at 10:42 pm

Too bad about the show. I kinda liked it but I think VH1 did the right thing. Ryan is creeeeepy! I hope Megan didn’t pick him. Anyone know if Megan has made a statement about this?

Derp August 19, 2009 at 10:44 pm

vh1access Says:

I have a feeling this show will officially be cancelled

Agreed. When most any show goes on hiatus, people end up not really wanting to watch it when it comes back. That happened with that show on Fox, !%(~##_#@$)+@%@ us. The fact that Megan Wants A Millionare is a reality show, where you need to follow the whole season, means it’ll have a very hard time having an audience when it comes back on (IF it does)

LaFaye Perkins August 19, 2009 at 10:47 pm

What’s up girl?

Hortense August 19, 2009 at 10:47 pm

This show was horrible anyways. It seemed scripted and made up. It was a waste of time. The only fun thing to see was Joe, and he was voted off. Ryan was creepy, but maybe he didn’t kill her. My condolences to the family.

moxon August 19, 2009 at 10:59 pm

VH1 Should do a better job with screen people be for these show start filming. I love VH1 but if show keep up like this MTV will be doing a where are they now on VH1.
Megan did pick this looser and is lucky she didnt ene up in a Suit case folded in Half.
How ever on a up note it would be funny as hell, if I saw her beaten up on the cover of some nasty mag. I think the should do a new show (Megan what would she do for a million dollars) That would be some good tv.

Erica August 19, 2009 at 11:03 pm

ok… we arent supposed to think there is going to be a 2nd season, stacey! and right now hes just a person of interest. airing another episode or 2 couldnt hurt anyone. if the family of the victim did try to watch it then they obviously wanted to. maybe they would of wanted to get to know more about him. i love how they call him a reality show star… umm it was like 3 episodes in.. i think that makes him a contestant. PUT THE SHOW BACK ON!