Malin Andersson has urged reality TV bosses to provide better aftercare for participants following the suicide of a Jeremy Kyle guest.
The ex-Love Island contestant took to Twitter to share her thoughts following news that The Jeremy Kyle Show had been permanently axed.
She questioned why bosses were so quick to cancel the show after guest Steve Dymond's alleged suicide, which has since been accused of providing poor aftercare, dubious casting techniques and 'bear-baiting' of vulnerable guests.
The 26-year-old wrote on Twitter: "Do we have to wait for one more death before other shows are axed?
"Or can’t we just put in some extraordinary aftercare in place to prevent ANY deaths from occurring ever again."
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She initially wrote: "So Jeremy Kyle is permanently axed. Hmm."
Before then sharing a video message from outspoken Katie Hopkins, who asked "why do suicides of former @LoveIsland contestant matter less?"
Malin added: "Couldn't agree more."
Former Apprentice contestant Katie compared the 14 series of The Jeremy Kyle Show to the effects of Love Island after four series.
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Katie echoed recent criticism from TV fans who are torn over whether the latest series of Love Island should still go ahead.
The ITV2 dating series is due to begin in less than three weeks - with a provisional launch date of Monday June 3.
Two of the popular summer dating show's former contestants both took their own lives in the wake of the programme, and both struggled with mental health problems before and after Love Island.
Sophie Gradon took her life last year, while 2018 villa mate Mike Thalassitis was found dead in a field near his family home in March.
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After Mike's death, ITV announced it would be beefing up its care procedures to ensure Islanders felt safe and comfortable throughout filming and back in the UK.
Among the enhanced procedures were the offer of therapy to every single Islander, not just those who get in touch to ask for it.
Bosses said they will also be checking in on a regular basis on Islanders after the series has wrapped, and will arrange social media training and financial management for their young stars.
If you're struggling and need someone to speak to, you can contact the Samaritans for free at any time of the day or night on 116 123. Alternatively, email jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down your feelings in confidence
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