ITV's temporary replacement for The Jeremy Kyle Show has been confirmed following the series' axing – and some viewers are not at all happy with the change.
Following the news that The Jeremy Kyle Show had been cancelled permanently, viewers tuned in to the channel's 9.25am slot to find Dickinson's Real Deal in its place.
It's not yet known how long David Dickinson will be replacing Jeremy Kyle for, but the reaction from die-hard fans of the divisive tabloid talkshow has been far from positive.
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One viewer complained that Dickinson's Real Deal had "ruined" their morning routine, while another admitted they felt lost without their regular "Jeremy Kyle fix".
As well as calling for a new replacement, fans voiced their disappointment over ITV's decision to axe the show altogether, saying "only a few like the idea".
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"Replacing Jeremy Kyle with Dickinson's Real Deal, is like maccies replacing its plastic straws with paper," one fan wrote.
Just yesterday (May 15), Jeremy Kyle released his first public statement about ITV's decision, admitting that he and the production team were "utterly devastated".
ITV has also deleted YouTube and social media accounts associated with the show, with the channel insisting it simply could not proceed with the series due to "the gravity of recent events", in which guest Steve Dymond died after appearing on the show.
It said 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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