Steve Dymond, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, is believed to have taken his own life seven days after filming for the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019.
For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-supportA Jeremy Kyle guest whose appearance ended in tragedy was warned going on the show was a 'stupid' idea, an inquest has been told.
He was slammed on camera by presenter Kyle, who then said: 'Grow a pair of balls and tell her the God-damn truth.' The presenter later argued he has an 'empathetic' on-air style. Read MoreEXCLUSIVE Barrier gestures and 'fearful' eye expressions: JUDI JAMES analyses Jeremy Kyle at inquest He had rung ITV 40 to 50 times in 'desperate' attempts to become a guest on the show, the inquest previously heard.
Giving evidence for the first time, Kyle denied 'belittling' or 'humiliating' Mr Dymond and said he displayed 'care' for the 63-year-old. Read More 'I have not been unfaithful': Moment Jeremy Kyle guest tries to defend himself days before 'suicide' 'He came and stayed with us for a few weeks, he was looking for somewhere to live', she said.
'Jane thought he was sleeping with or seeing some other woman and he wanted to prove he wasn't. My opinion was I don't think you should .'He really did love her, he just wanted to prove to her he was not lying. Mr Dymond, 63, died at his home from a combination of morphine overdose and left ventricular hypertrophy in his heart'At that point you can't say no to someone who is so distraught. It scared me to know someone felt that way, it was horrible.When Mrs Thaxter came home from work that evening, she spent two hours consoling him.
She said he had 'money worries' and that she still receives post for him from financial companies, adding: 'I think he was out to impress Jane, living a life he could not afford.'
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