jeremy Kyle and lessons

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I couldn't let the tragic incident related to the Jeremy Kyle show pass without making a comment that I think needs to be made on here. We really don't want Mumsnet linked with an incident like this, so I think its important really not to treat peoples problems big and small as salacious tittle tattle, purely for entertainment. Some comments are often just plain mean or goading and quite often people virtually 'demand' intimate details or frequent updates. I think everyone who values this forum should reflect on this tragic episode and try and be a bit kinder, even if you disagree with someone 'staying with their husband' or 'acting like a doormat' etc. There are kind ways to express an opinion and unkind ways, and given that many people coming on here are at vulnerable points in life, a bit of kind comment and support /practical advice sometimes is the best way to go, rather than making the person feel shitter than they already do. Rant over!

Yes, I do. I think the format is tacky, no question there. But I don't believe it should be taken off the air because one contestant (with a mental health condition) out of thousands took his life.

We all know the way the show rolls. He chose to go on TV to air his personal life. No one forced him to go on it and no one forced him to take his life.

And for the record, I'm not a fan of Jeremy Kyle or his show but pulling it off the air wont bring this man back.

Nor will it stop a new show with a similar format from taking its place.

Maybe a depressed and desperate person should not be allowed on the show, maybe they should be directed to their g,p mental health specialists or marriage counselling
It was a goady, combatative, loud and mean show, finger jabbing, shouting, threatening each other. If it was so therapeutic why did they did big security guys. Glad it's gone.

I'd be very surprised and.disappointed if a similar show was ever.made again.

I admit I find it unpleasant on Relationships threads when people post 'place marking' or sinply a full stop. Just follow the fucking thread if you want to gawp but not support.

@HappyHammy Did you not read my posting earlier? This chap had been cleared by his GP (by letter) to go on the show.

Anyway, the story moves on again as his estranged wife claims this guy was a paedophile and was afraid of the truth coming out. Although they've been separated for years they were not divorced and she left him four months after they married after he was questioned by Police about molesting a child. She also claims he was a prolific liar.

I repeat - I'm glad the show is gone, it was hideous. But the rush to blame the show entirely was premature before full facts.