TV presenter Holly Willoughy issued a heartfelt statement about the axing of ITV show Jeremy Kyle after one of its guests committed suicide.
She offered her condolences to Steve Dymond's family while also sympathising with those who worked on the Jeremy Kyle show after the news broke earlier this week.
Her words came only minutes after ITV announced the controversial show was being axed after 14 years on air. What I saw during week behind the scenes on Jeremy Kyle Show
Mr Dymond had been found dead a week after he failed a lie detector test on the TV show which looked to solve family disputes through its presenter Jeremy Kyle.
Mr Dymond's body was discovered at a block of flats in Portsmouth.
Holly addressed ITV’s decision to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show in a sombre discussion with her co-host Phillip Schofield.
After paying tribute to Steven, 63, she took the time to consider how the decision to axe the programme has affected members of the production team saying: “We’d also like to add our condolences to the family of Mr Dymond.
“And also to the Jeremy Kyle team and crew of whom this has been a dreadful shock.”
Co-host Phillip added: “There is no indication yet as to what will replace Jeremy’s show in the future.” ITV This Morning doctor tells Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield the simple home test to see if you are at risk of heart disease
The pair also read the statement issued by ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall about the future of the series, which was fronted by presenter Jeremy Kyle, 53.
It read: "Given the gravity of recent events we have decided to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show.
"The Jeremy Kyle Show has had a loyal audience and has been made by a dedicated production team for 14 years, but now is the right time for the show to end.
"Everyone at ITV's thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond.
"The previously announced review of the episode of the show is underway and will continue."
Carolyn added: "ITV will continue to work with Jeremy Kyle on other projects."
Earlier this week, The Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off air and all past episodes were removed from the ITV Hub following the tragic news of Steven’s death.
During his time on the programme, he took part in a lie detector test in an attempt to prove allegations he had cheated on his fiancée, Jane Callaghan, were false.
