Jeremy Kyle reveals his dying dad’s words that inspired him to start working again after his show was axed

JEREMY Kyle has revealed his dying dad’s words that inspired him to start working again after his show was axed.

Since the death of show guest Steve Dymond in May 2019, which saw channel chiefs indefinitely ­suspend the ITV ­programme, Jeremy has used his unplanned hiatus to spend more time with his fiancée, their 18-month-old baby, Oliver, and his father — who recently died in a care home with Jeremy by his side.

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Jeremy Kyle has revealed his dad’s dying words that encouraged him to get back to work[/caption]

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Jeremy’s dad Patrick recently died in a care home with his son by his side[/caption]

The chance to see his dad, Patrick, pretty much every day towards the end of his life was, says Jeremy, an entirely unexpected and positive consequence of losing the top TV role — but also inspired him to get back on his feet and return to work.

Next Monday, the star will launch his new daily drivetime show on talkRADIO — a move that takes him back to his first love of broadcasting, but will once again test the boundaries of voicing strong opinions on air.

He said: “My dad was a brilliant man, a real gentleman, charming and hard- working, who spent 40 years in ­service with the royal household.

“But he also had a wicked sense of humour and a lot of wisdom, which I have always tried — not always ­successfully — to take on board.

“On several occasions Dad had falls, and it was tough at times to watch his decline, but it was also a great ­comfort for us both to know I could be there within minutes whenever he needed me.

“At the end I was able to hold him and talk with him — that was a very tender and special and important moment, and one good thing to come from all this.”

He continued: “He gave me some fantastic advice, and he listened, and he was proud of me, so I want to make him proud again by going back to work and moving forwards with my life.

“Dad also taught me to be bold and stand by what I believe — he didn’t mind railing against other ­people’s opinions.

“I could try to go ultra-woke, but honestly, I don’t think it’s right that everything my mum and dad’s ­generation fought for is all now seen by some as awful.

“I want to stand up and find a place for my dad’s values too.”

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Jeremy’s show was indefinitely ­suspended in May 2019[/caption]