The popular show was cancelled after distraught guest Steve Dymond passed away just days after failing a lie detector test
It recently came to light that The Jeremy KyleShowhad been axed after distraught guest Steve Dymond, 62, overdosed on drugs just 10 days after failing a lie detector test on the popular ITV daytime show.
And controversial host Jeremy Kyle has finally commented on the events of the past week.
"Myself and the production team I have worked with for the last 14 years are all utterly devastated by the recent events," the 53 year old presenter said in a statement.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with Steve’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
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The Jeremy Kyle Show cancellation timeline
1 of 3ITV reveals the episode featuring Steve Dymond will not be aired
After Steve Dymond died shortly after filming, an ITV spokesperson issued a statement saying: "Everyone at ITV and The Jeremy Kyle Show is shocked and saddened at the news of the death of a participant in the show a week after the recording of the episode they featured in and our thoughts are with their family and friends."
2 of 3The Jeremy Kyle Show is suspended with immediate effect
Bosses at ITV confirmed that filming and broadcasting were suspended "with immediate effect" as that day's edition of the show was replaced at short notice with a repeat episode of Dickinson's Real Deal.
3 of 3The Jeremy Kyle Show is permanently axed
ITV CEO Carolyn McCall issues a statement reading: "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."
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Jeremy's statement comes after ITV bosses explained the decision behind axing the show.
ITV’s chief executive Carolyn McCall confirmed the cancellation on Wednesday, revealing in a statement: "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."
Celebrities have also given their opinion on the axed show, including former Love Island star Malin Andersson - who has previously hit out at ITV bosses for not providing enough support following the death of her daughter, Consy.
Malin re-tweeted a tweet that said "They should really pull any show off air if there’s 1 or more deaths relating to it - as much as I love me some love island , people’s mental health and well being comes before the public’s entertainment - simple - no debate"
She then elaborated in her own words, "So Jeremy Kyle is permanently axed. Hmm."
Before adding, "Do we have to wait for one more death before other shows are axed? Or can’t we just put in some extraordinary aftercare in place to prevent ANY deaths from occurring ever again."
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And the concerns raised have not gone un-noticed, as MPs are launching a probe into the responsibility of reality TV.
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee chair Damian Collins MP spoke out about reality TV shows like Jeremy Kyle.
He said, "Programmes like The Jeremy Kyle Show risk putting people who might be vulnerable on to a public stage at a point in their lives when they are unable to foresee the consequences, either for themselves or their families.
"This kind of TV featuring members of the public attracts viewing figures in the millions but in return for ratings, the broadcasters must demonstrate their duty of care to the people whose personal lives are being exposed.
"With an increasing demand for this type of programming, we’ll be examining broadcasting regulation in this area – is it fit for purpose?"