MTV TV show Catfish has been helping people find out the truth about their online romances for more than a decade, but it’s been cancelled.

The show ran for nine seasons, with presenter Nev Schulman travelling across the US to help desperate people discover who they were really talking to on the other side of the computer screen.

There’s been more than 300 episodes, and in that time there have been plenty of jaw-dropping moments - most of them came when people eventually found out that their love wasn’t who they said they were at all and were left heartbroken, but there were actually sometimes equally shocking scenes when people did actually turn out to be who they said they were.

The show was so successful it had viewers around the world, and it’s popularity also led to a UK version being created. But, now Nev has decided he’d like to work on other projects.

Nev Schulman and co-host Max Joseph made a video confirming the end of Catfish and posted it on Instagram, saying: “Well guys, that’s a wrap on Catfish. After 12 years, almost 300 episodes and a lot of travelling, Catfish has officially been cancelled.

“The point is, Catfish as we’ve known it is over, which is sad but at the same time what an incredible journey it’s been. The crew of this show are our family and I love you guys so thank you so much for all your hard work.”

They continued: “Thank you most of all to the fans, you guys have been awesome and you’ve made the show worth continuing to do even though I left.

“Thank you for being part of this and for turning what was an idea and a documentary into a global conversation about curiosity, and mental health and compassion and setting a higher standard for how we should treat people.”

Nev added: “If we leave you with one thing, it’s that no matter what ever happens in your life, no matter how someone treats you, never call someone a fat ass Kelly Price”, referring to one of the show’s most memorable scenes.

Fans have reacted with sadness to the news, with one person declaring: “This is the worst possible news I could have received today.” Another person said: “Sad the show is over. Was a great run!”

A third added: “Very sad to hear this but good things must come to an end! hoping the show gets picked up again! I love you guys and this show and me and my parents watch the Catfish dedicated channel on UK tv everyday. Thank you for the memories!”