Jeremy Kyle has given evidence at the inquest of a man who died after filming his TV show
Steve Dymond, 63, from Portsmouth, is believed to have killed himself seven days after filming the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019
The inquest is shown clips of the show - which was never aired - in which Kyle tells Dymond he has failed a lie detector test and to tell "the goddamn truth"
But Kyle defends his actions, saying he also encouraged the audience to applaud Dymond, and called him "mate"
"I believed he needed to tell the truth," Kyle tells the inquest
The inquest later heard from the show's nurse, Steph MacDonald, who said she knew of Dymond's history of depression, but not his self-harm
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Duncan Kennedy
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
Continuing, ITV's Chris Wissun says Jeremy Kyle was at no stage advised to modify his style when dealing with Steve Dymond during the show.
He adds that no-one in the aftermath of the show expressed concern about the way Kyle had spoken to Dymond.
Jeremy Kyle arrives at inquest
TV presenter Jeremy Kyle arrived at Winchester Coroner's Court this morning to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Steve Dymond, 63, is thought to have taken his own life seven days after filming for the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019.
The inquest in Winchester has previously been told that Steve Dymond had taken overdoses three times before and had been diagnosed with both a depressive and a personality disorder.
Dymond was found dead at his home in Grafton Street, Portsmouth, on 9 May 2019 from a morphine overdose and a heart problem, the inquest heard.
Previously, the court was told he was distressed after being "booed" and "heckled" by the programme's audience.
His former GP, Dr Amjad Rehman, who first met him in March 2019, said he was "very anxious and picking his arm".
The court was told the GP wrote an open letter, which Dymond requested in order to appear on TV.
Dr Rehman said: "I didn't know what he was doing on the TV show. He said it was to prove something to his fiancee... It was a matter of life or death for him."
Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
The historical council chamber has ornate wooden seats set out in a semicircle for journalists and barristers.
There are about 15 journalists from local and national media.
Barristers on behalf of ITV, Jeremy Kyle, Steve Dymond's family and other lawyers occupy other seats.
There are at least 10 lawyers.
Jeremy Kyle - with light grey hair, a blue suit, white shirt and light blue tie - frowns as he sits behind his barrister.
The coroner sits in front of the plush benches on a raised platform, like a judge.
Duncan Kennedy
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
Neil Sheldon KC, barrister for Jeremy Kyle, is now questioning ITV's Chris Wissun.
Wissun tells Sheldon that Jeremy Kyle played no part in selecting Steve Dymond for the programme, or played a role in his aftercare.
Wissun confirms Jeremy Kyle’s role was just as a presenter in the studio.
Duncan Kennedy
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
ITV's Chris Wissun says an aftercare nurse was in the wings of the studio when the recording took place.
He says after the results of the lie detector test were revealed (showing that Steve Dymond had failed the test), Jane Callaghan, Dymond’s partner, left the studio.
Dymond, Jeremy Kyle and the nurse joined Callaghan back stage. Wissun says Callaghan was distressed.
Dymond had gone on the show to take the test to prove he wasn’t cheating on Callaghan.
Duncan Kennedy
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
Chris Wissun, ITV’s director of content compliance and the man who led ITV’s investigation after the death of Steve Dymond, is giving evidence.
He tells the inquest that Jeremy Kyle would not have seen the results of the lie detector test before the show.
Duncan Kennedy
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court
Here at the inquest, four short video clips have been played on a screen showing Steve Dymond being briefed about the lie detector (polygraph) test he took before appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show.
Dymond is seen listening as the computer in front of him runs through the instructions for taking a test.
The voice on the computer says those taking a test "need to be honest".
Image source, PA MediaSteve Dymond, 63, is thought to have taken his own life after filming on the Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019.
He was found dead at his home in Grafton Street, Portsmouth, on 9 May 2019 from a morphine overdose and a heart problem, the inquest has heard.
Seven days earlier, he took a lie detector test on the ITV programme after being accused of cheating on his ex-fiancee Jane Callaghan, from Gosport.
Previously, the court was told he was distressed after being "booed" and "heckled" by the programme's audience.
The presenter was seen arriving in the rain at Winchester Coroner's Court earlier this morning.
Image source, PA
Emily McGarvey
Live page editor
TV presenter Jeremy Kyle is due to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show, who apparently took his own life shortly after filming for the TV programme.
Steve Dymond, from Portsmouth, died seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019.
The inquest has heard that Dymond had a history of suicide attempts.
ITV axed The Jeremy Kyle Show in May 2019 following Dymond's death.
Our reporters at Winchester Coroner's Court will bring you live updates as Kyle gives evidence.