Steve Dymond, a 63-year-old man who tragically passed away shortly after his appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show, conveyed in his last text message to his former partner that he held the program responsible for his fate. His death, caused by an overdose combined with a heart condition, occurred just a week after the show recorded in May 2019, following a failed lie detector test regarding accusations of infidelity involving his ex-fiancée Jane Callaghan.

During the inquest at Winchester Coroner’s Court, Ms. Callaghan emotionally recounted how Dymond expressed that he had not been unfaithful during their relationship, insisting that the show was to blame for the consequences he faced. She remembered Dymond being distraught after the filming and pleading that the test results did not reflect the truth about their relationship. Despite this, he was subjected to ridicule from the audience, which contributed to his feelings of worthlessness and despair.

Further testimonies painted a picture of Dymond's distress after the show, with his son Carl Woolley revealing the extent of his father's emotional suffering. Woolley noted that Dymond felt humiliated by the audience's jeers and the implications of the lie detector test. Leslie Dymond also shared the pain his brother went through during and after his appearance, highlighting how he felt trapped and overwhelmed by the entire experience at the studio.

The inquest's purpose was not to assign blame but to explore the circumstances surrounding Dymond's tragic end, shedding light on the emotional toll such reality TV shows can impose on participants. Resources for mental health assistance were provided to emphasize the importance of support during times of distress.