Jeremy Kyle is returning to TV tonight – and he promises new show will have ‘uncomfortable questions’

It is Kyle's first permanent return to television since the cancellation of The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019. The show was cancelled by ITV following the death of guest Steve Dymond, 63, who died by suicide just seven days after failing a lie-detector test featured on the programme. Dymond had taken the infamous lie-detector test to try and prove to his fiancée that he had not cheated on her. But the results said he was lying. The episode never made it to air because of Dymond's death.

Earlier this year the inquest into his death was adjourned due to further family bereavement, but could be set to resume this month 'at the earliest.'

In March, Channel 4 aired Death On Daytime, a two-part documentary which exposed the dark side of the show from the perspective of guests, their loved ones, and members of the production team. In the series, former employees claimed they were denied meals if they failed to book guests and that staff would fake mental health checks for guests. The documentary also revealed the final text Dymond sent before his death.

It said: "I hope the Jeremy Kyle Show is so happy now. They are responsible for what happens now. I hope this makes good ratings for them. I bet they keep this quiet. Never never never did I cheat on you. Never never. My final words."