ITV will now warn guests on This Morning and Good Morning Britain about the threat of being trolled by viewers

ITV now warn guests on its shows they risk abuse, in rules prompted by The Jeremy Kyle Show suicide. This Morning and Good Morning Britain participants must acknowledge the threat of being trolled by viewers. They are also advised on weathering a social media storm. A source said: “It’s been referred to as ‘vulnerability awareness’. […]

ITV now warn guests on its shows they risk abuse, in rules prompted by The Jeremy Kyle Show suicide.

This Morning and Good Morning Britain participants must acknowledge the threat of being trolled by viewers.

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Following concerns over the treatment of guests on ITV shows like Jeremy Kyle, guests will now be warned about the threat of being trolled online[/caption]

They are also advised on weathering a social media storm. A source said: “It’s been referred to as ‘vulnerability awareness’.

“The aim is to make sure guests know exactly what they’re in for.

“ITV know contentious topics and fiery exchanges make for good ratings, but can stir up anger among viewers.”

The policy is believed to have come in when ITV published a Duty of Care charter in June.

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Participants appearing on Good Morning Britain will be briefed beforehand as ITV know contentious topics ‘can stir up anger among viewers’[/caption]

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The month before, Steve Dymond, 63, took his own life after failing a lie detector test for Kyle, whose show has since been axed.

It was criticised for a lack of aftercare.

ITV said: “The physical and mental health of everyone we work with is our highest priority. We introduced this in line with ITV’s guidelines earlier this year.”

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It comes after Steve Dymond took his own life after failing a lie detector test on Kyle’s show[/caption]

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