Holly Willoughby, 38, addressed ITV’s decision to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show in a sombre discussion with her co-host Phillip Schofield, 57, on This Morning. The presenters introduced the issue by sending their condolences to Steven Dymond’s family, following news of his death one week after failing a lie detector test on the daytime show. After paying tribute to Steven, 63, she took the time to consider how the decision to axe the programme has affected members of the production team. She said: “We’d also like to add our condolences to the family of Mr Diamond.
“And also to the Jeremy Kyle team and crew of whom this has been a dreadful shock.”
Phillip concluded the segment by informing viewers: “There is no indication yet as to what will replace Jeremy’s show in the future.”
The pair also read the statement issued by ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall about the future of the series, which was fronted by presenter Jeremy Kyle, 53.
It read: "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
