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British daytime TV hit The Jeremy Kyle Show is heading for the US this summer. | |
Kyle is hoping his show will prove successful in the US, where his style of "confrontation TV" was spawned by the likes of Jerry Springer. | Kyle is hoping his show will prove successful in the US, where his style of "confrontation TV" was spawned by the likes of Jerry Springer. |
Following a test run, the plan is to launch the US version of ITV1's talk show nationwide in 2011. | Following a test run, the plan is to launch the US version of ITV1's talk show nationwide in 2011. |
"I am particularly looking forward to meeting ordinary American people and hearing about their extraordinary lives," Kyle said. | "I am particularly looking forward to meeting ordinary American people and hearing about their extraordinary lives," Kyle said. |
"This show isn't about me; it is about their issues and problems and how we can face them together - with complete honesty and openness - in front of US audiences." | "This show isn't about me; it is about their issues and problems and how we can face them together - with complete honesty and openness - in front of US audiences." |
ITV Studios is teaming up with US company Debmar-Mercury to create a test run later this year. | ITV Studios is teaming up with US company Debmar-Mercury to create a test run later this year. |
"ITV Studios' creative vision convinced us that Jeremy Kyle can conquer another continent," said Debmar-Mercury co-president Mort Marcus. | "ITV Studios' creative vision convinced us that Jeremy Kyle can conquer another continent," said Debmar-Mercury co-president Mort Marcus. |
"We believe American viewers, stations and advertisers will wholeheartedly embrace Jeremy Kyle, who is such a great talent and brings his unique sensibility to a proven format." | "We believe American viewers, stations and advertisers will wholeheartedly embrace Jeremy Kyle, who is such a great talent and brings his unique sensibility to a proven format." |
Assault case | Assault case |
The Jeremy Kyle Show has been a solid performer in the daytime ratings for ITV since it launched in 2005, but it has courted much controversy. | The Jeremy Kyle Show has been a solid performer in the daytime ratings for ITV since it launched in 2005, but it has courted much controversy. |
Last year, the show found itself in trouble with media regulator Ofcom after broadcasting one of the "most offensive" swear words. | Last year, the show found itself in trouble with media regulator Ofcom after broadcasting one of the "most offensive" swear words. |
The watchdog said its use on an edition of the show aired on 2 July on ITV2 was "highly offensive and unacceptable". | The watchdog said its use on an edition of the show aired on 2 July on ITV2 was "highly offensive and unacceptable". |
In 2008, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy described it as a "modern day freak show" which must stop revealing the identity of babies' parents on air. | In 2008, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy described it as a "modern day freak show" which must stop revealing the identity of babies' parents on air. |
On that occasion, ITV said the show adhered to the Ofcom broadcasting code, and its rules and guidance on protecting under-18s. | On that occasion, ITV said the show adhered to the Ofcom broadcasting code, and its rules and guidance on protecting under-18s. |
The previous year, a judge branded The Jeremy Kyle Show "a form of human bear-baiting" at a court case in Manchester. | The previous year, a judge branded The Jeremy Kyle Show "a form of human bear-baiting" at a court case in Manchester. |
The judge made the comments while sentencing one of the show's guests - who head-butted his love rival during filming - for assault. | The judge made the comments while sentencing one of the show's guests - who head-butted his love rival during filming - for assault. |
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