A Siesta Key Viewing Party Was Reportedly Canceled Due To Death Threats

On the eve of the show's premiere, a viewing party for MTV's Siesta Key at a local CineBistro theatre was canceled. According to Gary Kompothecras, father of the show's star, Alex, his son received death threats. He told Tampa Bay Times that, "I wouldn't say that's the only reason. There are other reasons," before hanging up on a reporter. Along with being the star's father, Gary Kompothecras reportedly came up with the original idea for Siesta Key. The show, which can best be described as a cro...