ITV’s permanent axing of the Jeremy Kyle Show during Mental Health Awareness Week is “a sensible and proper decision”, the director of a Catholic mental health project has said. ITV has issued a statement announcing the permanent cancellation of the confrontational talk show after heavy criticism following the death of a participant. The broadcaster had... Read More
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