Jeremy Kyle is returning to TV after his talk show was cancelled last year following a guest's death

Publish Date
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:56PM

Warning: This article discusses suicide.

 

Jeremy Kyle is making a comeback to television after the firestorm of criticism after a guest on his talk show later took their own life.

The host had his popular British talk show cancelled last year after the death.

Steven Dymond was found dead after failing a lie detector test on the show designed to establish whether he had been faithful to his partner.

Kyle's return to screens was shared by his new manager Claire Powell on Instagram.

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So pleased to welcome the very talented and very real ... Jeremy Kyle exclusively to @the_can_group For 14 years, Jeremy Kyle dominated Daytime TV with his hugely successful eponymous talk show. He’s also proved a hit in prime time, fronting five successful series of his investigative current affairs brand, The Kyle Files.. Jeremy’s runaway UK success was the catalyst for two syndicated US series as well as stints presenting two other ITV juggernauts, This Morning and Good Morning Britain. Jeremy first came to prominence as a Sony Award-winning radio host who changed the game at BRMB, Virgin Radio, Capital FM, talkSPORT and talkRADIO. Known for his honest, engaging opinions, Jeremy has also authored numerous columns for The Sun and a bestselling book for Hodder & Stoughton. A committed father and family man, he’s also a cancer survivor who has miraculously just welcomed a new son (and grandson!) into the world. And after a year spent battling the unimaginable consequences of a devastating tragedy, Jeremy Kyle will be back soon to have his say: WATCH THIS SPACE!

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"So pleased to welcome the very talented and very real ... Jeremy Kyle exclusively to @the_can_group," Powell wrote in an Instagram caption opened.

"After a year spent battling the unimaginable consequences of a devastating tragedy, Jeremy Kyle will be back soon to have his say: WATCH THIS SPACE!"

READ MORE:
• The Jeremy Kyle Show has been permanently cancelled after the death of a guest

To this date, the 54-year-old has never spoken out about the tragedy.

The long-running talk show saw host Kyle help guests talk through their personal issues in front of a studio audience.

More than 3000 episodes of The Jeremy Kyle Show had been shown on British TV since July 2005.

Where to get help:

• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• The Word
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• CASPER Suicide Prevention
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.

 

This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.

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