September 13th 2024.
The popular TV show, The Jeremy Kyle Show, was taken off air in 2019. Host Jeremy Kyle recently revealed that the past week has been particularly difficult for him, as he has lost a considerable amount of weight. This weight loss was a result of the inquest into the death of Steve Dymond, a former guest on the show.
At 59 years old, Kyle opened up about the impact Dymond's death has had on his own mental health. Dymond, aged 63, took his own life in May 2019, and the inquest at Winchester's Coroner's Court concluded that neither Kyle nor ITV were responsible for his death. During the inquest, Kyle shared that he has lost a stone in just seven days and became emotional as he discussed the tragedy.
In an interview with The Sun, Kyle stated, "What happened was a tragedy, but to blame other people is wrong. Let's not forget that first and foremost, somebody took their life because they saw no way out." He also explained that he had not spoken about the incident for five years out of respect for the ongoing legal process.
The coroner's ruling stated that The Jeremy Kyle Show did not cause Dymond's death. It was also revealed that Dymond's appearance on the show was filmed but never aired, and he had been cleared to appear by the show's aftercare team and his own GP. The show's producers also clarified that the conversation was not about Dymond, but rather about his family and the show's staff who lost their jobs due to the backlash following the tragedy.
Kyle acknowledged the criticism he has faced in the aftermath of Dymond's death and admitted that it is natural to question oneself in such a situation. He also stated, "I didn't get everything right all the time, but my conscience is clear. The coroner was right in saying that there was nothing I did or could have done to prevent this tragedy."
Kyle also shared that he has lost a stone and a half during the inquest. He described the way people "piled in" as "wrong" and emphasized that he has received plenty of support to help him through the backlash. He said, "But you know what? No bitterness, no anger, no resentment, no revenge, no victim mentality. We all just need to get on as best we can."
On Tuesday, the coroner ruled out Dymond's treatment on The Jeremy Kyle Show as a contributing factor to his death. He stated that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the show was the direct cause of Dymond's death. Following the inquest's result, lawyers for Kyle released a statement saying, "His Majesty's Coroner has today clearly and unequivocally found that Jeremy Kyle did not cause or contribute to the tragic suicide of Steve Dymond. He is now exonerated of that ill-informed accusation, and his name has finally been cleared."
The coroner concluded that Dymond's death was by suicide, and that it was a result of his mental distress. He also mentioned that Dymond had left notes for his family, and there was nothing in those notes criticizing his treatment on the show.
After remaining silent for the past 5 and a half years, Kyle has finally opened up about the tragedy. He stated, "Out of respect for the family of Mr. Dymond and the judicial process, I have always maintained that it would be inappropriate to discuss details while the legal inquest was ongoing." He also expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported him during these tough times.
The coroner dismissed The Jeremy Kyle Show as a direct cause of Dymond's distress, stating that there was no independent expert evidence to evaluate the show's impact on him. Following the inquest's conclusion, a solicitor for Dymond's family read a statement from his son, Carl Woolley. The statement mentioned that it had been five years since Dymond's death, and the only good thing that came out of it was the show's cancellation.
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