The Jeremy Kyle Show has been permanently cancelled by ITV following the death of a guest.
The confrontational talk show was suspended indefinitely by the broadcaster following the death of the participant, 63-year-old Steve Dymond, a week after the programme was filmed.
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The programme has now ended for good, following an outcry for it to be cancelled from MPs and members of the public.
ITV’s CEO Dame Carolyn McCall said 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.
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“Everyone at ITV’s thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond.”
The programme was initially pulled off air on Monday, and a review of the episode featuring Mr Dymond is under review.
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