Netflix's 'Terrace House' Axed After Contestant Committed Suicide Due to Cyberbullying

The reality show has been canned for the remaining 2019-2020 season after one of its female contestants, Hana Kimura, took her own life due to online bullying.

May 28, 2020

AceShowbiz - The producers of Japanese reality show "Terrace House" have scrapped the remainder of their 2019-2020 season following the death of wrestler Hana Kimura.

The 22-year-old Tokyo Cyber Squad fighter died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 and Fuji Television bosses have opted not to air the final episodes of the most recent season.

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"We would like to express our regrets for the death of Hana Kimura and offer our sincere condolences to her family," a statement reads. "Taking her passing with utmost sincerity, we will take active steps to formulate a response."

Before her death, Kimura had become a cyberbullying target linked to an incident on the show. She reportedly took her own life as a result of the harassment.

"Terrace House" has become popular around the world thanks to Netflix.

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