What's happened
During an inquest into Steve Dymond's death, Jeremy Kyle defended his presenting style after Dymond took a fatal overdose following a failed lie detector test on the show. Clips revealed the emotional fallout from the episode, which was never aired. Kyle stated his approach was direct yet empathetic.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to BBC News, Jeremy Kyle stated, "I do not believe [Dymond] was humiliated," while defending his approach during the inquest. The Independent reported that Kyle insisted he was not responsible for Dymond's death, emphasizing that he was merely doing his job. Sky News noted that clips shown during the inquest revealed the intense emotional distress Dymond experienced, raising concerns about the show's impact on vulnerable individuals. The contrasting views from these sources illustrate the ongoing debate about the ethics of reality television and its effects on participants.
How we got here
Steve Dymond appeared on 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' in May 2019 to address cheating allegations against his ex-fiancée. He died a week later from a morphine overdose, prompting an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death and the show's impact.
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Jeremy Kyle is an English television host, journalist and writer. He is known for hosting the tabloid talk show The Jeremy Kyle Show on ITV from 2005 to 2019. Kyle hosted a U.S. version of his eponymous show, which ran for two seasons beginning in 2011.