Jeremy Kyle: MPs Want Presenter To Give Evidence In Reality TV Inquiry
Jeremy Kyle has been asked to appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee inquiry into reality TV.
The parliamentary committee said senior executives from ITV will be the first to give evidence to the inquiry but they’re also asking the presenter to speak to MPs.
DCMS committee chairman Damian Collins MP said: “We’re hoping that Jeremy Kyle will take this opportunity to come and answer questions about measures taken to prepare and support contestants.
“As someone who was at the centre of this long-running show, we believe that his perspective on reality TV will be of particular value to our inquiry.”
The inquiry was launched last month shortly after ITV made the decision to axe The Jeremy Kyle Show.
After 14 years on air, the controversial talk show was pulled following the death of a participant.
Steve Dymond, 63, died around a week after reportedly failing a love-cheat lie-detector test during filming.
The construction worker was found in his room in Portsmouth on May 9 after splitting from on-off fiancée Jane Callaghan, an inquest into his death later heard.
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom’s chief has already given evidence at the inquiry.
Speaking last month, Sharon White told MPs: “We will be looking at lie detectors and other tools used by the production companies, as to whether … it’s fair treatment for vulnerable individuals.”
Meanwhile, ITV has requested more time to report back on what happened on The Jeremy Kyle Show.