This Morning give 'condolences' to Jeremy Kyle Show team after 'dreadful shock'

This Morning have given their "condolences" to The Jeremy Kyle Show team after a "dreadful shock".

ITV has confirmed that the show has been permanently cancelled after 14 years following the death of guest Steve Dymond.

The Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off air on Monday after Steve was found dead - days after he failed a lie detector test.

ITV have ended production and broadcasting of daytime show with immediate effect after conducting a review.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield announced The Jeremy Kyle Show had been cancelled out the start of Wednesday's show.

Holly and Phil announced the news of The Jeremy Kyle Show's cancellation (ITV)

Jeremy Kyle Show axed forever by ITV after Steve Dymond death

The presenters looked upset as they revealed that the daytime show, which used to air before This Morning, will never be screened again.

Phillip read out a statement from ITV CEO Carolyn McCall about the decision to cancel the programme.

Co-host Holly then gave her sympathy to tragic Steve's family and the entire The Jeremy Kyle Show team.

Holly said it was a 'dreadful shock' for the Jeremy Kyle Show crew (ITV)

Holly gave their condolences (ITV)

She said: "We’d also like to add our condolences to the family of Mr Dymond and also to the Jeremy Kyle team and crew for whom this has been a dreadful shock."

Phillip then revealed that no decision has been made on what will air before This Morning from now on.

He added: "No indication yet as to what will replace Jeremy’s Show in the future."

Holly and Phil talk about Jeremy Kyle (ITV)

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.

Carolyn McCall, ITV’s CEO, gave a statement this morning (ITV)

“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."

*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10.30am

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