Megan McKenna grabs a coffee in Nashville as she honours her work commitments after ex Mike Thalassitis' funeral

By REBECCA LAWRENCE, DEPUTY SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR (DIGITAL FEATURES)

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Megan McKenna was spotted taking a quick break from the music studio and refuelling with coffee as she continued to honour her work commitments in Nashville. 

The former TOWIE star, 26, was pictured in the States on Thursday, the day before her ex-boyfriend Mike Thalassitis' funeral. 

Megan has been honouring her country music commitments in America as she immerses herself in work following the tragic event. 

Fuel: Megan McKenna was spotted taking a quick break from the music studio and refuelling with coffee as she continued to honour her work commitments in Nashville on Thursday

Fuel: Megan McKenna was spotted taking a quick break from the music studio and refuelling with coffee as she continued to honour her work commitments in Nashville on Thursday

The reality star turned country music artist was joined by a friend on the outing, and looked sombre as she stopped to grab coffee and a snack amid another hectic day of recording.  

Megan spoke about her planned trip to Nashville in an interview with new! magazine before Christmas, in which she said she would be recording new music.

The trip came after her ex Mike was found hanged last month, aged 26, with his funeral taking place in north London on Friday.

Working: The former TOWIE star, 26, was pictured in the States on Thursday, the day before her ex-boyfriend Mike Thalassitis' funeral

Working: The former TOWIE star, 26, was pictured in the States on Thursday, the day before her ex-boyfriend Mike Thalassitis' funeral

Not slowing down: Megan has been honouring her country music commitments in America as she immerses herself in work following the tragic event
Immersed: Megan has kept working

Not slowing down: Megan has been honouring her country music commitments in America as she immerses herself in work following the tragic event

Dozens of mourners gathered outside Christ Church in Southgate to pay their respects as the star was being laid to rest. 

Stars at the poignant service included Amber Davies, Montana Brown, Jonny Mitchell, Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow, who appeared on the 2017 series of Love Island with Mike, alongside the host of the ITV2 show, Caroline Flack.   

During the ceremony, Montana, who was close friends with Mike, stood up to give a speech about the former footballer, saying: 'I'm looking at everyone right here and asking you to change yourself, change how you live your life, change how you love your loved ones, and also change how you treat strangers.

Two's company: Megan was joined by a friend on the outing, with the pair dining al fresco

Two's company: Megan was joined by a friend on the outing, with the pair dining al fresco

Sombre: The reality star turned country music artist looked sombre as she stopped to grab coffee and a snack amid another hectic day of recording

Sombre: The reality star turned country music artist looked sombre as she stopped to grab coffee and a snack amid another hectic day of recording

Working hard: Megan spoke about her planned trip to Nashville in an interview with new! magazine before Christmas, in which she said she would be recording new music

Working hard: Megan spoke about her planned trip to Nashville in an interview with new! magazine before Christmas, in which she said she would be recording new music

'I can see a lot of reality faced in the room, please do not let this pass you by. It's so hard, the rejection, the competitiveness, the need to constantly look ok on social media.

'So let's learn from this. We're all in the same boat. We all go through the same stresses. Let's just be kinder, be nicer, more genuine, let's check in on each other, life's too short.'

Megan eschewed the service as she honoured her work commitments in America. 

Caffeine fix: The star has been hard at work in the States, stopping briefly just to grab some coffee and lunch amid her hectic schedule
Lunch break: The star stopped to grab a bite to eat

Caffeine fix: The star has been hard at work in the States, stopping briefly just to grab some coffee and lunch amid her hectic schedule 

Across the pond: Megan jetted to the States last week and it is unclear how long she will stay there for work until she returns to her native Essex

Across the pond: Megan jetted to the States last week and it is unclear how long she will stay there for work until she returns to her native Essex 

Following his death, the star released a statement on Twitter to offer condolences to Mike's family. 

Two days after his passing was revealed, she wrote: 'Sorry I haven't been on social media but I'm in complete shock and trying to come to terms with this.

'I can't believe I'm even writing this post. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family. Rest in peace Mike x'

Company: Megan was no doubt pleased to have a friend by her side as she worked the day before her ex boyfriend Mike's funeral

Company: Megan was no doubt pleased to have a friend by her side as she worked the day before her ex boyfriend Mike's funeral 

Taking some time out: Megan has stayed off social media since Mike's death, sharing one post in which she confessed she was struggling to come to terms with the loss

Taking some time out: Megan has stayed off social media since Mike's death, sharing one post in which she confessed she was struggling to come to terms with the loss 

On the move: Megan has thrown herself into work following Mike's tragic and shock death
On the move: Megan has thrown herself into work following Mike's tragic and shock death

On the move: Megan has thrown herself into work following Mike's tragic and shock death 

Mike and Megan dated on and off throughout 2018, but ended their relationship for good last August.

Megan previously defended the reality star, insisting that he was not a 'nasty' person and there was no other explanation for their break-up than being at 'different points in their lives.'

For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, or see samaritans.org for details.  

Parted ways: Mike and Megan dated on and off throughout 2018, but ended their relationship for good last August. She did not attend his funeral last week as she was in Nashville for work

Parted ways: Mike and Megan dated on and off throughout 2018, but ended their relationship for good last August. She did not attend his funeral last week as she was in Nashville for work

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