The Jeremy Kyle Show (United Kingdom TV series)

The show is based on confrontations in which guests attempt to resolve issues with others that are significant in their lives. These issues are often related to family relationships; romantic relationships; sex; drugs; and alcohol, among other issues. Frequently, guests display strong emotions such as anger and distress on the show, and Kyle is often harsh towards those that he feels have acted in morally dubious or irresponsible ways, while strongly emphasizing the importance of traditional family values. This has led to both criticism and parody of the show in newspapers and on television and even led to the show being described as “human bear-baiting” by a Manchester District Judge, during a prosecution after guests had been involved in a violent incident on the show.

The show also features psychotherapist Graham Stanier, who helps Kyle during the show and assists guests further after they are on air. Dr. Arun Ghosh also occasionally appears with medical help, often aiding people with drug or alcohol problems.

The show’s 1,000th episode was aired on Thursday 18 March 2010. In 2012, the show returned from its Christmas break with a new set.

ITV axed the show in late 2019 following the suicide of one of the upcoming guests on the show. As a result, the episode did not air, and ITV pulled the show from its lineup and ended its contract with the writers. It was announced on February 27, 2020, that the show would return to ITV in late 2020; a year following its cancellation.