We're now ending our live coverage of the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Steve Dymond.

Coroner Jason Pegg found there was no clear link between Dymond's participation on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his death a few days later, which he recorded as a suicide.

You can read our report of the day's proceedings here.

And if you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this page, you can visit BBC Action Line for additional support, advice and information.

This live coverage was edited by Jeremy Culley, and the writers were Sophie Abdulla and Rorey Bosotti in London, and Marcus White in Winchester.

A warning, this post contains distressing details about someone taking their own life.

We've been reporting on the conclusion from an inquest into the death of Steve Dymond, who had appeared on The Jeremy Kyle Show a week before he took his own life.

Here are some of the key findings.

Steve Dymond's death

• There is an "absence of reliable evidence" that demonstrates Dymond's appearance on the show "probably caused or contributed to his death", the coroner found
• He made reference to Dymond's past medical history, prior to his appearance on the programme
• The coroner said Dymond left notes for his family and none of them made reference to The Jeremy Kyle Show

Treatment on the show

• It was "readily apparent" Dymond was visibly distressed after the results of a lie detector test were read out, the coroner describes
• But "there is insufficient evidence for me to be satisfied that this was the direct cause of his distress", he concludes, adding there was evidence at the time "of other stressors" to Dymond’s life
• Aftercare records indicate Dymond expressed no dissatisfaction towards his treatment during the recording, according to the coroner, and there was a plan for follow up cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) support

The lie detector test

• The coroner said there was "insufficient evidence" to say whether or not Dymond lied during the test
• He noted the lie detector test is not wholly accurate and the production team described the accuracy as between 60 to 96 per cent

Earlier, coroner Jason Pegg said there was "insufficient evidence" to confirm whether Dymond had actually lied during his lie detector test.

The inquest has heard that a polygraph test taken by Dymond on the Jeremy Kyle show recorded that he was lying when he said he had not cheated on his partner.

Pegg adds that the expert evidence within the detector's recording noted that providing one false answer to one of the questions, "may result in failure of them all".

He notes a Jeremy Kyle Show senior producer, Jon Millership, had acknowledged the accuracy of a lie detector test was "between 60-96%".

The coroner says: "It is accepted that the lie detector test cannot be considered to be wholly accurate."

In response to the coroner's conclusion, ITV acknowledges "how difficult the inquest and the past five years" will have been for those close to Steve Dymond.

Coroner Jason Pegg found there was "no clear and reliable causal connection" between the appearance of Steve Dymond on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his death.

In a statement, the network says the coroner confirmed that the show had "comprehensive duty of care processes" that covered the selection of contributors and their care, during and after filming.

The statement adds: "ITV is committed to continuing to evolve and strengthen the care given to all those who take part in our shows which we believe set industry leading standards for the selection, protection and support of participants."

Steve Dymond's son Carl Woolley has said the "only good thing" to have come from his father's death was that The Jeremy Kyle Show was cancelled.

In a statement, read outside the inquest by one of the family's solicitors, Mr Woolley says: "It has been five years since my father died.

"In my view anyone watching the clips of the show would see that he was in tears, and spoken to in the most brutal way by Jeremy Kyle.

"The coroner has recorded that the lie detector test, in which Jeremy Kyle believes in so strongly, can have an accuracy of 60-96%.

"The only good thing that came from my father's death is that The Jeremy Kyle Show is cancelled."

We can now bring you a bit more detail from coroner Jason Pegg's main findings.

Dismissing The Jeremy Kyle Show as a "direct cause of Steve Dymond's distress", he said in his ruling: "These accounts are not supported with any independent expert evidence to evaluate the impact of his treatment on the show.

"It would be unsafe to infer these links in the absence of a clear and reliable causal connection.

"Steve Dymond's participation in the show is one of a number of factors, and whilst possible that the manner experience added to his distress it is not probable.

"The weight which can be attached to these accounts must be balanced with the other evidence available in the aftermath of the show including Steve Dymond's own reliability, the evidence from witnesses and the rush recordings.

"Aftercare records indicate Steve Dymond was 'emotionally contained' and expressed no dissatisfaction towards his treatment during the recording with a plan for follow-up CBT support."

As a reminder, if you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this page, you can visit BBC Action Line for additional support, advice and information.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

Aftercare records from The Jeremy Kyle Show state that Steve was emotionally contained, with a plan to follow up cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) support.

Seven days then passed before he was found dead.

The coroner recorded that: "There is an absence of reliable evidence that demonstrates that Steve's appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show probably caused or contributed to his death. To do so would be speculative.

"Steve had a history of diagnosed personality disorder and mental illness... that had resulted in Steve previously self-harming and expressing thoughts of suicide."

The coroner has ended the hearing by expressing his condolences to the family and friends of Steve Dymond.

Shortly before that, he formally recorded the cause of his death that was given by a pathologist as an overdose and heart condition.

We will continue to report on his findings and bring you further reaction.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

The coroner states that Mr Dymond left notes for his family, which mentioned The Jeremy Kyle show.

However, Pegg says: "There's nothing in those notes that allude to Steve Dymond having criticism of his treatment on the Jeremy Kyle show."

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A spokesperson for Jeremy Kyle has responded to the coroner's conclusion, saying it has "clearly and unequivocally" found that he "did not in any way cause or contribute to the tragic suicide of Steve Dymond".

The statement adds: "He is now exonerated of that ill-informed accusation and his name has finally been cleared.

"Out of respect for the family of Mr Dymond and the judicial process, Jeremy has always maintained that it would be inappropriate to discuss details whilst the legal inquest was ongoing and he has remained steadfastly silent in the face of lies, false accusations and unfair criticism over the last five-and-a-half years."

"This has taken a huge toll on him and his family and he would like to thank everyone who has truly supported him through these tough times," the statement adds.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

Recording a conclusion of suicide, Pegg says Steve left notes indicating his intention to take his own life.

He had a history of self-harm and suicidal intention and Dymond's mental distress was probably exacerbated by his belief that his relationship had irretrievably broken down following his participation in the lie detector test which indicated he had lied to his partner, the coroner says.

Continuing, the coroner rules out Dymond's treatment by The Jeremy Kyle Show as a contributory factor, saying there is "insufficient evidence for me to be satisfied that this was the direct cause of Steve's death".

Coroner Jason Pegg says there is "no causal link" between the appearance of Steve Dymond on The Jeremy Kyle Show and his death.

We will bring you more on his conclusion as we receive it.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

On 2 May 2019, Dymond attended the ITV studios to be a Jeremy Kyle Show guest. The presentation style of Kyle himself, which could be critical of guests, was also known to him.

Before the show was recorded Dymond took a polygraph test. A series of questions were asked including "since the start of your relationship with Jane Callaghan, have you passionately kissed anyone else?".

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

Continuing his conclusion, the coroner explains The Jeremy Kyle Show had a comprehensive process in place for the selection of participants, including screening and aftercare.

A mental health nurse, Steph MacDonald, was working with The Jeremy Kyle Show aftercare team and assessed Steve Dymond over the phone to determine his state of mental health.

He told her he had been feeling down due to relationship issues, but had never had any mental health referrals. This was of course a lie.

The GP letter was a trigger for MacDonald's assessment. The content of Dr Rehman's letter was not taken into account when assessing him and she cleared Dymond to participate in the show.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

The coroner now turns to the role of Dr Amjad Rehman, Steve Dymond's GP.

Dymond asked for a letter for a TV show, telling the doctor he was no longer depressed and it was a matter of life or death that he appeared on the show.

The letter that was written by Dr Rehman was "brief", the coroner says.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

The coroner is beginning his conclusion by summarising why Steve Dymond was appearing on The Jeremy Kyle Show. His relationship had become strained when Jane Callaghan increasingly perceived that Dymond had been telling lies.

He says the relationship, which began in 2017, ended in February 2019 when Dymond moved out of their shared home and rented a room in Portsmouth. After that, the relationship was "on and off". Dymond's initial application to the show in April 2019 was rejected when he disclosed his depression.

Marcus White
Reporting from Winchester Coroner's Court

We're getting ready to hear from area coroner Jason Pegg. He previously said he would give his conclusion from the inquest at 2pm today.

He will deliver his conclusion from a raised seat in the wood-panelled council chamber in Winchester. Tall and broad-chested, Pegg is a former major in the armed forces according to his LinkedIn page. He was then an oil company security adviser before becoming a barrister.

Barristers and other legal aides for Steve Dymond's family, Jeremy Kyle, ITV and Dymond's GP are at the coroner's court. More than a dozen journalists occupy antique wooden benches arranged in a semi-circle opposite the coroner.

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Last week, TV presenter Jeremy Kyle denied humiliating Steve Dymond, 63, who died seven days after appearing as a guest on the former talk show host’s programme in 2019.

The inquest was shown footage from the un-broadcast episode featuring Dymond, in which Kyle told the 63-year-old to "grow a pair" and" I wouldn't trust you with a chocolate button".

Giving evidence, Kyle said he had tried to "de-escalate" a conflict with Dymond's partner Jane Callaghan, who feared he was cheating on her.

Kyle told the inquest: "From the moment Steve Dymond came out, I called him 'mate', I called him 'pal'. I de-escalated, I calmed it down, I pushed it backstage.”

• Read more on Jeremy Kyle’s evidence to the inquest last Thursday here.