Jeremy Kyle returning to ITV with new show after controversial axing five years ago

Jeremy Kyle, the presenter, is set to make a comeback on ITV five years after his show was cancelled.

The 59 year old hinted at his return in an post this week, which showcased a behind-the-scenes photo of him donning a white shirt, navy trousers and brown shoes, posing next to an ITV sign.

The caption-less post was shared on Thursday.

Reports have since emerged that Jeremy will feature as a guest on the new series of Life Stories, hosted by Kate Garraway, 57.

The Good Morning Britain host is anticipated to delve into Jeremy’s extensive career and personal life during the celebrity interview episode.

Jeremy Kyle is returning to ITV screens

Jeremy Kyle ‘cannot wait’ to returns to TV with talk show (Image: ITV)

His reappearance on ITV comes nearly six years after the network axed his contentious show, the Jeremy Kyle Show, which debuted in 2005, back in 2019.

Carolyn McCall, ITV’s CEO, stated at the time that it was “the right time for the show to end.”

This decision followed the death of former participant Steve Dymond that same year, reports .

Jeremy, who later joined TalkTV, reportedly filmed with Kate this week for his ITV return on her interview-centric show.

Jeremy Kyle in a white shirt and blue trousers

Jeremy Kyle has teased his return to ITV almost six years after his controversial show was cancelled (Image: @jkyleofficial/Instagram)

A source informed the Sun: “He filmed with Kate this week and was really open honest about everything he’s been through.”

The source further claimed: “Everyone will be thrilled to see him back at ITV, it’s a really great episode.”

Kate assumed the role of Life Stories host in 2022, succeeding former presenter .

Kate Garraway in a gold suit on a red carpet

It’s been reported that he will appear as a guest on the new series of Life Stories, hosted by Kate Garraway (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Piers had been at the helm since its inception in 2009, engaging with a range of guests including Katie Price, Mel B, Freddie Flintoff, Simon Cowell and Kelly Holmes.

Kate was his last guest in an episode that aired in 2021.

Since then, she has hosted two series of Life Stories herself, featuring personalities like John Barnes and Ruby Wax, with a third series still to be unveiled.

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