What's happened
Jeremy Kyle is testifying at the inquest into Steve Dymond's death, who died by overdose after filming for the show in May 2019. Dymond had a history of mental health issues and failed a lie detector test during the episode. The inquest examines the circumstances surrounding his death.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Sky News, Jeremy Kyle is giving evidence at the inquest into Steve Dymond's death, which was ruled a combination of a morphine overdose and heart issues. The Independent reported that Dymond had called the show multiple times, indicating his desperation to prove his innocence after failing a lie detector test. The inquest revealed that Dymond had expressed suicidal thoughts to his GP shortly before filming, raising concerns about the show's responsibility in assessing the mental health of its guests. Chris Wissun, an ITV lawyer, denied that the show targeted unstable individuals, stating that only those deemed competent were allowed to participate. This contradiction highlights the ongoing debate about the ethics of reality television.
How we got here
Steve Dymond, 63, died a week after filming an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019. His death, ruled a suicide, raised questions about the show's impact on vulnerable guests and led to its cancellation.
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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.