Jeremy Kyle ‘to make TV comeback’ five years after controversial show was axed

Jeremy Kyle is set to make his big ITV comeback with a celebrity interview after his controversial daily show was axed back in 2019 following outcry over the death of one of the contestants

Jeremy Kyle is set to make a big comeback to ITV after a five-year hiatus. The Jeremy Kyle Show was a fixture on daytime TV before it was abruptly axed in 2019 following the death of Steve Dymond, 63, who played a role in the show’s demise.

Dymond’s death, attributed to an overdose and heart problems, sparked conversation about Kyle’s treatment of guests on the show. The TV presenter, 59, hinted at his return in a social media post this week. On his Instagram, he posted a behind-the-scenes shot of him next to a large ITV sign. The post cryptically had no caption.

Reports say Jeremy will guest star in Kate Garraway’s new series of Life Stories.

The Good Morning Britain host is said to delve into Jeremy’s career and personal life during the one-on-one interview.

A source told the Sun: “He was filming with Kate this week and was really open and honest about everything he’s been through.

“Everyone will be thrilled to see him back on ITV, it’s a really great episode.”

A representative for Jeremy told the Daily Star: “Everyone has been very supportive of Jeremy and he has lots of TV projects coming up.”

Life Stories has been running since 2009, with Piers Morgan hosting and interviewing a range of celebrities including Katie Price, Kelly Holmes, Simon Cowell, Mel B and Freddie Flintoff. Kate Garraway was Piers’ last guest in 2021 before taking over as host.

Since then, Kate herself has hosted two series with celebrities such as John Barnes and Ruby Wax.

Last September, a coroner ruled that there was no direct link between The Jeremy Kyle show and Steve Dymond’s death. Jeremy Kyle came out afterwards in relief, saying his name had “finally” been cleared.

Discussing how Dymond’s death affected him, Kyle said: “We must never forget that a man died but it has been proven that it had nothing to do with me whatsoever.

“For two years it was horrible and I had a complete breakdown. I’m not going to spend my life apologizing for a show that 30,000 people came on and loved and that millions around the world watched.”

The Daily Star has contacted a representative for ITV for comment.

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