MPs have singled out the behaviour of chat show host Jeremy Kyle as 'humiliating and demeaning' during an inquiry into the show's treatment of guests.
The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed by ITV in May, following the death of participant Steve Dymond.
In attempt to seek 'further clarification' of the programmes treatment of contestants, The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee watched unedited footage of the now defunct show.
In a ' boss Julian Bellamy, the Commitee questioned Kyle's use of "demeaning and insulting language", calling it "highly unethical".
MPs also asked about Kyle criticising a contributor as she answered a question relating to her sexual partners.
"This serves to humiliate and denigrate a woman on the basis of her sexual behaviour. Does ITV Studios condone this approach exhibited by Jeremy Kyle?," the letter states.
In one of the rushes, Kyle instructs audience members on how to "boo" and shout "off-off" to a contributor.
The letter asks: "Do you accept that Jeremy Kyle at times demeaned and humiliated contributors, setting a power dynamic via his body language by standing over them, and using mockery and insulting language?"
It also recalls an interaction between Kyle and the crew in which the presenter states "I'm right aren't I?"
The member of the crew responds '"You're always right".
"This implies that the crew, floor managers and directors do not attempt to question Jeremy Kyle's behaviours."
In other incidences, Jeremy refers to 'my staff' and 'my crew'.
Kyle has been asked to appear before MPs but has not done so.
MPs also wanted to know whether the controversial presenter faced "any consequences for the language he used while filming?"
It asks, "Do you accept that this level of provocation, towards often vulnerable contributors with no TV experience, is highly unethical?"
The letter asks: "Why is it one rule for the presenter, and one for contributors?"
In September, a former guest told MPs he attempted suicide after being vilified on the show.
Guests were kept in locked rooms backstage and given no aftercare, it was claimed.
Former "most-hated" participant Dwayne Davison said his post-show care was a one-minute phone call and his taxi fare home, after having his possessions taken away and being confined for 10 hours.
While another guest, Robert Gregory, said he was brought on the ITV daytime programme to be "crucified" by Kyle over a fabricated family incident.
Fellow ITV show Love Island also came under increased scrutiny over the aftercare it offers following the deaths of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis.
ITV Studios has been asked to respond by October 25.
