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3 days ago
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Jeremy Kyle guest who killed girlfriend's hamster has lifetime animal ban axed
ITV's Jeremy Kyle Show has been hit with controversy over the years, including one guest who killed his girlfriend's hamster after finding out he was not the father of her baby A former star of The Jeremy Kyle Show has had his lifetime ban on owning animals lifted. Controversial host Jeremy, 59, confessed that he still feels "immensely proud" of the ITV show, despite it being a factor in the death in one of its guests. The programme showcased a diverse range of individuals to the public, including an elderly escort who happily had sex with over 1,000 men. However, one previous guest has since appeared in court to have his lifetime ban on keeping animals lifted. Ryan O'Brien, from Stevenage, was granted this right by a judge who agreed that he had succeeded in "turning his life around" and proving he can care for a pet. In 2012, O'Brien pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after he hurled a hamster against a wall and stamped on it to kill it. At the time of the animal's death, O'Brien was in a tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend that had just ended shortly before the incident, as reported by The Comet. His relationship abruptly ended after appearing on the controversial ITV programme to determine whether he was the father of a 13-month-old girl he had been co-parenting with his partner. It was during his stint on the show that a DNA test revealed he was not the father of the toddler, reports the Daily Star. After admitting to the offence, O'Brien was initially slapped with a suspended jail term and an indefinite ban on keeping or owning animals. But in a dramatic turnaround, he's managed to get the ban overturned after convincing the court of his reformation. When he stood before Stevenage Magistrates' Court on May 22, no fewer than four witnesses vouched for his transformation, convincing the magistrates that he was now fit to care for a pet. His solicitor highlighted to the press that the magistrates had witnessed a profound shift in O'Brien's demeanour. Now 35, O'Brien has welcomed a new addition to his life, a miniature British bulldog pup named Dotty. Chatting with The Comet, he shared his journey of turning over a new leaf, leaving behind substance abuse to concentrate on bettering himself. "I have now completed a three-year apprenticeship with the construction company Wates and am a qualified tiler, decorator and electrician," he proudly told the paper. He's also giving back to the community, lending a hand at food banks and warm spaces. "A lot has changed; I've changed," O'Brien reflected. "I haven't got a bad bone in my body now." He expressed deep remorse over his past actions, saying: "Killing the hamster is the biggest regret of my life. I just wasn't thinking at the time." Despite his efforts to move forward, O'Brien acknowledged that he still faces the consequences of his past, with public shaming being a constant reminder. However, he expressed gratitude towards The Jeremy Kyle Show for shedding light on truths about his former partner. He shared that he's been clean since Christmas, steering clear of drugs for the past two years. He admitted reaching a juncture where he was "sick" of his previous lifestyle. Now, with "a good support network of friends", he's turned a new page: "I have stopped hanging out with people who were bad for me."
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
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Jeremy Kyle supported by two unlikely ITV stars after controversial show axed over suicide
TV presenter Jeremy Kyle has opened up about the support he received from two fellow ITV friends after the sudden cancellation of his ITV show in 2019 Jeremy Kyle has recently shared the names of two prominent TV personalities who stood by him following the cancellation of his ITV show in 2019. The decision to pull the show came after the tragic death of a guest, Steve Dymond, who died by suicide after failing a lie detector test while appearing on the programme. Despite initial speculation, an inquest last September found no "clear and reliable causal connection" between Dymond's death and his appearance on the show. In a heartfelt conversation with Kate Garraway, Jeremy, 59, revealed the key figures who offered him unwavering support during this difficult period. He confessed: "You really learn who your friends are. Piers Morgan was straight in there, rock solid, and Kate Garraway was the same, rock solid. A lot of people reached out, and that's what you need." Jeremy went on to explain that, despite the support from close friends like Kate and Piers, he had experienced a surge of unexpected messages following Kate's Life Stories interview last month. "Three weeks ago when Kate's interview aired, I got texts from people I hadn't heard from in six years," he shared. The conversation then turned emotional as Jeremy recalled the moment he learned of Steve Dymond's death. "I've got amazing people who saved me through it," he said, reflecting on how his thoughts were always focused on Steve and his family during the crisis. "But it was incredibly frustrating, Kate, because for five years, I wasn't allowed to say anything due to legal restrictions." He opened up further about the overwhelming impact the incident had on everyone involved, including the show's staff. "It snowballed quickly, and I thought about the people who lost their jobs, their homes, and their livelihoods. It became a massive news story, and the hardest part was being unable to speak up," Jeremy said, expressing his frustration with the situation. Acknowledging the gravity of the incident, Jeremy admitted he understood why the show was canceled and why some people were critical of it. "I get it, I completely understand why the show had to end, and I know there were people who felt it was deserved. But honestly, there's no bitterness or anger. You just find out who your true friends are." The Jeremy Kyle Show was cancelled in 2019 after airing 3,320 episodes over 17 series. If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch.
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
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Jeremy Kyle's brutal reaction to celebs 'I hadn't heard from in years' after TV return
TV personality Jeremy Kyle has shared his damning response to fellow celebs who tried to make contact with him after he made a return to our screens recently TV personality Jeremy Kyle has revealed his brutal reaction to fellow celebs who reached out to him after he made a return to our TV screens recently, after six years away. During a chat on the most recent episode of the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, Jeremy shared how he has received an influx of messages after his appearance on Kate Garraway's Life Stories on ITV earlier this month (April 1). However, after his popular self-titled show was taken off air in 2019, he has now named some of the celebs that came to his aid at the time and he also showed his disregard for others who have only recently made contact. He said: "You find out who your friends are, Piers Morgan instantly (reached out) rock solid, Kate Garraway rock solid, lots of people and that's fine. You know, I can also tell you three weeks ago when Kate Garraway's Life Stories interview went out, I got text messages from people I haven't heard from in six years." Sharing how it helped him realise who his true friends are, he added: "I didn't reply because I think that's one of the things that was probably a good thing out of that horror." Launching on ITV back in 2005 the Jeremy Kyle Show saw the host speak with family members, couples, and exes would come on the show in a bid to rectify a range of personal issues that could span from addictions to break-ups and parenting. Despite being one of channel's most popular shows at the time, it was abruptly cancelled in 2019 after a 63-year-old former guest of the show Steve Dymond, was found dead after he took his own life. During his recent chat with Kate Garraway on her ITV show, Jeremy said that he doesn't think his former programme will ever make a return, saying: "There's that great line, 'Do you want me to lie or do you want me to be honest?' That was what people at that time craved." He added: "We live in a world now where people aren't honest, are they? They're too busy worrying about what kind of response they're going to get." Meanwhile, it was heard at an inquest last year that Mr Dymond had been left "distraught" after failing a lie detector test on the show. During proceedings it was also said that the host had told him to "grow a pair" and he added: "I wouldn't trust you with a chocolate button, mate; I don't think you know what the truth is." After the inquest proceedings had come to a close, it was concluded that there was no "clear and reliable causal connection" between Steve Dymond's appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his suicide. In a subsequent statement, Kyle said he was "exonerated".
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
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Jeremy Kyle's life now from cancer to depression and '£1million show payout'
The Jeremy Kyle Show was dropped overnight after the suicide of Steve Dymond, and the series' host suffered a mental health crisis as his career crumbled before his eyes Jeremy Kyle became a major household name for his eponymous TV show which saw some unbelievable drama and aggression play out on screen from affairs to addiction to paternity questioning. Starting in 2005, The Jeremy Kyle Show churned out over 3,000 episodes, with no shortage of people lining up to reveal their biggest secrets to the nation. Former radio star Jeremy, now 59, hosted the hugely successful ITV show for 14 years, but things changed in 2019 when crisis hit. The series was cancelled seemingly overnight on May 15, 2019, after the suicide of Steve Dymond at the age of 63. Dymond appeared on the show and a lie detector suggested he'd been unfaithful to his ex-partner Jane Callaghan - he died by suicide just days later. While some people thought that his appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show might have led to his death, a full inquest began in September 2024. While Dymond's son Carl Woolley said that the lie detector test was wrong and his dad had been treated badly on the show, a coroner ultimately said there was no "causal link" between the TV series and Dymond's suicide, exonerating Kyle and his show. Despite the official judgement, The Jeremy Kyle Show did not return to screens and Kyle, too, retreated from the spotlight. Woolley tried to place blame on Kyle at the inquest, accusing him of being a puppeteer on set. "Jeremy Kyle had got the crowd to egg on, to boo at him and stuff, he was cast as the liar before he had even spoken," Woolley said of his dad's time on the show, after he died from an overdose of morphine and a heart problem at his home seven days after filming the programme. In contrast, ITV boss Kevin Lygo said of Kyle: "He was devastated. He was really upset and obviously distraught someone had died who had recently been on his show and understood the decision. For him suddenly overnight to have lost the job he has been lorded over for 15 years, was a big jolt." Lygo insisted that Kyle shouldn't be blamed for the incident and the host is said to have secured a payout of over £1 million from the ITV. A source told the Daily Mail: "ITV had to pay him. The contract was watertight and there was nothing which could be done about it. It was a huge amount of money." In recent years, Jeremy is said to have been focussed on his personal life, with the thrice-married star a father to six children. He has a daughter, Harriet, from his first marriage to Kirsty Rowley and three kids, Alice, Ava and Henry, from his second to Carla Germaine. He then proposed to Vicky Burton - who he previously employed as a nanny - in 2018, with the couple welcoming a son in 2020 and a daughter in 2024. He has also made efforts to rebuild his career, and tried to develop another show three months after The Jeremy Kyle Show was cancelled. Like another of his shows, The Kyle Files, which was set to return in 2020, it failed to air. However, he has had some successes in his new projects; he's been a presenter for Talk since 2022, and launched new channel TalkTV alongside Sharon Osbourne in his first TV gig for three years. He admitted some of his close celebrity pals had been 'disappearing', but credited famous friends including Declan Donnelly, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Rob Rinder and Kate Garraway for standing by him and reaching out. "There were lots who just never got in touch again even though we had worked together for so many years - it's very, very telling," he told The Sun. "Some people were brilliant - Piers Morgan reached out straight away because he's that sort of guy." Aside from taking time with his family and getting back to business, Jeremy has also been open about facing difficult health issues. Speaking in 2021, Jeremy revealed that he'd been suffering with depression and anxiety ever since the 2019 scandal, and was taking medication to help cope with both conditions. "I'm not asking for any sympathy, but being completely honest, yes, it was a very difficult time. I was completely devastated at first and then I became completely demotivated. Every ounce of energy seemed to have gone and I just couldn't bring myself to leave the house or even open the curtains," he told The Sun. "After Vic encouraged me I eventually did go to the doctor because of how low I was feeling - and I've never done that in my life. But it was the only way I could get myself through." More recently, Jeremy appeared on Kate Garraway's Life Stories and spoke about his 2012 testicular cancer diagnosis, sharing how he"collapsed" and "thought he was dead" when a doctor delivered the heartbreaking news. Jeremy said that his testicle was '95% toxic,' and was told his cancer would have spread if it wasn't taken out. The star said he was 'very lucky' as he discussed having the testicle surgically removed and going through chemotherapy before going into remission.
