Jeremy Kyle denies humiliating guest who died as inquest views unseen TV footage

Jeremy Kyle explained that he attempted to calm down a dispute between guest Steve Dymond and his partner.

Jeremy Kyle, the host of the TV show, has said he did not shame a guest on his old program, who tragically passed away from an overdose later on.

A recent investigation found that Steve Dymond passed away at his residence in Portsmouth in May 2019 due to a lethal combination of a morphine overdose and a preexisting heart condition.

The 63-year-old man had a background of trying to end his own life. He appeared on the show a week before to show that he had not been unfaithful to his partner, as mentioned in the inquest in Winchester.

In the video presented during the investigation, Mr. Kyle advised the guest to "be brave" and remarked that he wouldn't rely on them with a simple task like handling a chocolate button.

Segments from The Jeremy Kyle Show featuring a clearly distressed Mr. Dymond were shown during the official investigation.

Providing proof, the TV host mentioned that he had attempted to "calm down" a disagreement with Mr. Dymond's significant other, Jane Callaghan, who was concerned that he was being unfaithful.

During a crucial moment in the show, viewers were shocked when the results of a polygraph test were exposed.

Mr. Kyle informed Mr. Dymond that he did not pass any of the questions.

The visitor exclaimed "Oh my goodness", and got to their feet. Ms. Callaghan sobbed uncontrollably and exited the main recording room.

The video, presented at the inquiry, depicted the footage continuing behind the scenes.

Mr Dymond was caught on camera begging: "I promise on my life."

"I am being completely honest, I have never been more truthful."

During the inquest, Mr. Kyle mentioned that he greeted Steve Dymond by calling him 'mate' and 'pal' as soon as he came out.

I reduced the situation, I soothed it, I moved it to the background.

"And that's exactly what the show focused on - finding solutions to conflicts."

The host was questioned by inquiry attorney Rachel Spearing if he believed Dymond was "embarrassed" during the program.

Jeremy Kyle responded by saying he never called him a traitor, even though he had heard that rumor. He clarified that it was actually the show that portrayed that situation in a certain way, which may have led to the confusion.

He mentioned that the program required a doctor to give approval for Mr. Dymond to appear on the show and also offered support services afterwards.

is a British talk show that aired for 14 years providing a platform for guests to discuss their personal issues and conflicts. The show gained popularity for its dramatic confrontations and emotional revelations, making it a must-watch for fans of reality TV. However, in 2019, the show was canceled due to concerns about the mental health and well-being of its participants. This decision sparked a debate about the ethics of reality TV and the responsibility of producers to prioritize the welfare of their guests. Despite its controversial end, The Jeremy Kyle Show will be remembered as a groundbreaking program that pushed the boundaries of talk show entertainment.

Mr. Dymond came up with the idea to appear on the show and undergo a lie detector test to demonstrate that he had not been unfaithful, according to his ex-partner.

Before, the court was told that Mr. Dymond was upset after being jeered and taunted by the audience of the show.

He was discovered deceased at his residence on Grafton Street on the 9th of May, 2019.

Dr. Amjad Rehman, the man's general practitioner, informed the hearing that Mr. Dymond had attempted suicide by overdosing on four separate occasions in the past. He had also been involuntarily admitted for his own safety under the Mental Health Act and was diagnosed with both depression and a personality disorder.

Yet, the physician authored a letter at the behest of Mr. Dymond that granted him permission to be on the show, as stated during the hearing.

The letter mentioned that Mr. Dymond had experienced periods of feeling down and depressed in the past, but his mood has been better since reuniting with his partner.

During the inquest, Carl Woolley, Mr. Dymond's son, stated that his father was feeling very depressed after the recording.

He explained to the court: "Jeremy Kyle encouraged the audience to jeer and boo at him, portraying him as a liar even before he had the chance to speak."

He stated that his father was adamant that he had not cheated on his partner, Jane Callaghan.

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