Jeremy Kyle fans are worried for Big Steve after the show was permanently axe.
The Jeremy Kyle Show has been cancelled after 14 years on the air following the death of guest Steve Dymond, who failed a lie detector test.
On Wednesday, ITV confirmed they have ended production and broadcasting of daytime show with immediate effect after conducting a review.
This appears to have left security guard Steve, who regularly appears on screen, without a job.
Viewers are demanding that bosses find the much-loved security bouncer another role - but he already secretly works for another ITV show.
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Big Steve also works as a security guard for Judge Rinder at the same ITV studios - but is never seen on-screen.
But he used to feature prominently on The Jeremy Kyle Show when things got out of control on stage.
Big Steve would separate fighting guests, wrestle them out of the studio and comfort emotional participants.
Jeremy Kyle would also regularly put the security guard in awkward situations by asking him hilarious questions, such as would he have sex on a trampoline.
The Jeremy Kyle Show viewers took to Twitter to question what would happen to Big Steve.
One fan asked: "Please can ITV ensure finding a suitable replacement job role for Big Steve is an urgent priority!!"
Another added: "I take it Security Steve from #JeremyKyle will go back to doing the door at clubs in Leeds?"
A third said: "Just how long is going to be before @itvjeremykyle's Security Steve gets his own show? The man is a man mountain legend!"
Jeremy has been left 'heartbroken' by the death of Steve Dymond as he gave his condolences to his friends and family.
In a statement released by Jeremy on Wednesday night, he said: “Myself and the production team I have worked with for the last 14 years are all utterly devastated by the recent events. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Steve’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”
The show will be temporarily replaced by David Dickinson's Real Deal - a move that has subsequently infuriated loyal fans of the show.
MPs launched a probe into reality TV in the wake of this tragedy and two Love Island deaths.
Carolyn McCall, ITV’s CEO, gave a statement this morning to announce the decision.
She said: “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.
"ITV will continue to work with Jeremy Kyle on other projects."
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