Paris Hilton is "deeply saddened" by news of the death of a contestant from her reality TV show.

Kat McKenzie, 25, from Guildford, Surrey, - who was a finalist on Paris Hilton's British Best Friend on ITV2 earlier this year - died suddenly on Friday, the Sun reports.

Paris said: "She will be missed."

The cause of the ex-pole dancer's death was not clear but police were not treating it as suspicious.

Paris later wrote on Twitter: "It is devastating to hear of her loss, my thoughts and wishes go out to her friends and family. Love you Kitty Kat. RIP." and "I am so sad, my friend Kat from British BFF passed away. She was such a beautiful, funny, and charismatic woman. She will truly be missed."

Everyone at ParisHiltonJustMe offer our Condolences and prayers are with her family, friends, and fans God bless.