The Jeremy Kyle Show has been permanently axed following the recent death of a guest.
ITV suspended production of the daytime show earlier this week after it was revealed that guest Steve Dymond had died following his appearance.
However, the broadcaster confirmed today (May 15) that it was now cancelling the show completely, saying in a statement: "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 under way and will continue.
"ITV will continue to work with Jeremy Kyle on other projects."
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Before the cancellation news broke, ITV said it was addressing the show's aftercare process amid questions from the press and online.
"The programme has significant and detailed duty of care processes in place for contributors pre, during and post show which have been built up over 14 years, and there have been numerous positive outcomes from this, including people who have resolved complex and long-standing personal problems," they said at the time.
The broadcaster added that it was "shocked and saddened at the news of the death of a participant in the show a week after the recording of the episode they featured in and our thoughts are with their family and friends".
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