Jeremy Kyle show axed following death of guest

Dymond’s body was found at an address in Portsmouth on May 9th. Hampshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. An inquest is likely to be opened within the next few days following the result of the post-mortem investigation, according to Portsmouth coroner’s office. 

The pre-recorded episode he had taken part in was on the subject of infidelity. A member of the audience told BBC News that Dymond had “collapsed to the ground” and was “sobbing” when he failed a lie detector test.

The Jeremy Kyle Show was the most popular programme in ITV’s daytime schedule, with an average audience of one million viewers and a 22% audience share. All previous episodes have also been taken down from the channel’s catch-up service, ITV Hub, and episodes will not air on ITV2 either.

ITV’s statement in full:

“Given the gravity of recent events we have decided to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show. The Jeremy Kyle Show has had a loyal audience and has been made by a dedicated production team for 14 years, but now is the right time for the show to end. 

“Everyone at ITV’s thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond. The previously announced review of the episode of the show is under way and will continue.

“ITV will continue to work with Jeremy Kyle on other projects.”

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