The Jeremy Kyle Show permanently AXED following guest's death

News broke on Monday (13th May) that The Jeremy Kyle show was facing suspension following the recent death of a guest who appeared on the show. Although ITV confirmed that the episode featuring the deceased guest will not be aired, many fans have been calling for the show to be taken off air.

There's even a petition doing the rounds to have the show pulled - and it seems that those people have got their wish, as ITV have now confirmed in a statement that the show will be axed.

The statements, issued by ITV CEO Carolyn McCall, reads, 'Given the gravity of recent events we have decided to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show. The Jeremy Kyle Show has had a loyal audience and has been made by a dedicated production team for 14 years, but now is the right time for the show to end.

'Everyone at ITV's thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond.'

63-year-old Steve Dymond passed away 10 days after his episode was filmed, during which he failed a lie detector test.

The popular show, which was due to be aired at 9.30am, was pulled from the schedule on Monday (13th May) after news of the death broke, and according to the BBC, bosses at ITV confirmed that both filming and broadcasting were suspended with "immediate effect".

After the Monday show had been pulled, a review was carried out. All previous episodes were also removed from ITV Hub.

Prime Minister Theresa May even commented on the situation, saying that what had happened was a "deeply concerning case".

Our thoughts are with Steve's family at this time.

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