The Jeremy Kyle Show (U.S. TV series)
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The Jeremy Kyle Show is an American daytime television
tabloid talk show
presented by Jeremy Kyle
that debuted in the United States and Canada on September 19, 2011. The series is based on Kyle's successful British talk series of the same name
, which has been broadcasting on the UK's ITV
since July 4, 2005. The series is filmed in New York allowing Kyle to commute to London to undertake contiguous filming of the UK production. The program is a co-production of ITV Studios' US subsidiary, ITV Studios America and Debmar-Mercury
, which serves as distributor for the North American version while ITV keeps all international rights.
, such as family, relationship
, sex, drug
, alcohol
and other issues.
The show's success – and controversial style – was one of the reasons why Fox and Lionsgate (owners of Debmar-Mercury) saw potential in adapting Kyle's show to the US. By November 2010, the series was picked up in over 70% of American television markets, well ahead of its September 2011 debut. Kyle will also have some competition among three other tabloid talkers, already established veterans (and all distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution), The Jerry Springer Show
, The Steve Wilkos Show
and Maury
. In addition, he also faces another talk show newcomer, Anderson
. The show will also be aired on the sister of the UK's channel, ITV2
,
writer Ben Grossman notes that his show could be a threat to yet another confrontational tabloid talk veteran, Jerry Springer
, whom Kyle replaced back in the U.K. when Springer's version of his U.S. talk show aired there.
beginning in 2012. Ireland's TV3 will also begin broadcasting it that year.
Daytime television
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tabloid talk show
Tabloid talk show
Tabloid talk shows are a genre of American television programming talk shows that achieved peak viewership during the late 20th century. Airing mostly during the day and distributed mostly through broadcast syndication, this genre originated with The Phil Donahue Show and was popularized by the...
presented by Jeremy Kyle
Jeremy Kyle
Jeremy Kyle is an English radio and television presenter, best known for his British daytime television chat show on ITV, The Jeremy Kyle Show. Kyle is also the host of an American talk show of the same name that premiered on 19 September 2011.-Radio career:From 1986 to 1995, Kyle worked as a...
that debuted in the United States and Canada on September 19, 2011. The series is based on Kyle's successful British talk series of the same name
The Jeremy Kyle Show
The Jeremy Kyle Show is an award-winning British daytime television tabloid talk show presented by Jeremy Kyle that has been broadcast on ITV since 4 July 2005. The show is recorded and produced by Granada Television at the Granada Studios on Quay Street in Manchester city centre and broadcast each...
, which has been broadcasting on the UK's ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
since July 4, 2005. The series is filmed in New York allowing Kyle to commute to London to undertake contiguous filming of the UK production. The program is a co-production of ITV Studios' US subsidiary, ITV Studios America and Debmar-Mercury
Debmar-Mercury
Debmar-Mercury is a television syndication company that is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment, which acquired the company in July 2006...
, which serves as distributor for the North American version while ITV keeps all international rights.
Series background
As with the UK version, the series uses a confrontational style, which sees guests attempt to resolve issues with others that are significant in their livesInterpersonal relationship
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, such as family, relationship
Intimate relationship
An intimate relationship is a particularly close interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Physical intimacy is characterized by romantic or passionate love and attachment, or sexual activity. The term is also sometimes used euphemistically for a sexual...
, sex, drug
Recreational drug use
Recreational drug use is the use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of creating or enhancing recreational experience. Such use is controversial, however, often being considered to be also drug abuse, and it is often illegal...
, alcohol
Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse, as described in the DSM-IV, is a psychiatric diagnosis describing the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences. Alcohol abuse eventually progresses to alcoholism, a condition in which an individual becomes dependent on alcoholic beverages in order to avoid...
and other issues.
The show's success – and controversial style – was one of the reasons why Fox and Lionsgate (owners of Debmar-Mercury) saw potential in adapting Kyle's show to the US. By November 2010, the series was picked up in over 70% of American television markets, well ahead of its September 2011 debut. Kyle will also have some competition among three other tabloid talkers, already established veterans (and all distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution), The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries...
, The Steve Wilkos Show
The Steve Wilkos Show
The Steve Wilkos Show is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Steve Wilkos. The show debuted on September 10, 2007, two months after Wilkos' departure as director of security on The Jerry Springer Show.-History:...
and Maury
Maury (TV series)
Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television...
. In addition, he also faces another talk show newcomer, Anderson
Anderson (TV series)
Anderson is an American first-run syndicated talk show that is hosted by CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper, who also serves as co-producer in his first foray into daytime talk television. The show debuted on September 12, 2011, and is distributed by Warner Bros...
. The show will also be aired on the sister of the UK's channel, ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
,
Initial reception
Even before its American debut, Broadcasting & CableBroadcasting & Cable
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writer Ben Grossman notes that his show could be a threat to yet another confrontational tabloid talk veteran, Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
, whom Kyle replaced back in the U.K. when Springer's version of his U.S. talk show aired there.
International Screenings
The show will air in the U.K. on ITV2ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
beginning in 2012. Ireland's TV3 will also begin broadcasting it that year.