Jeremy Kyle

[puzzled54]

Day off today, flicking through the channels, I have landed on Jeremy Kyle. Unbelievable. Is it always like this? Where do these people come from?

[boxtops]

Yes, it's always like that. People volunteer.

[puzzled54]

Why? Why? The aggression is unbelievable.

[boxtops]

15 minutes of fame.....

[pips1]

I know people who are addicted to watching it, it must make them feel better about their own lives.

[rockyracoon]

Dreadful TV, it makes me wince, can't watch it.

[puzzled54]

Perhaps the government should watch it

[whistonian]

This has cropped up before. Although not publicised the contestants do receive a nice fat cheque for appearing on the show .For some maybe this is the incentive to apply.

[hc4361]

They do not get paid for appearing on the show - that would affect their benefits.
They get free travel to and from, a hotel room for the night and food and lots and lots of booze.
No cash.

[Baldric]

/// Where do these people come from? ///

Jk's team lurk outside Jobcentres with large nets!
;o)

[whistonian]

Hc, according to a family in my village who appeared many years ago they received expenses etc plus a £1000 cheque each .

[hc4361]

That's their excuse for being on the show. The show pays for travel, accommodation, food, drink, dna tests, etc but no cash.

[daffy654]

I can verify they don't pay cash, a family on our local estate who I am acquainted with were on a few years ago and weren't paid a single penny in cash.

[mccfluff]

its easy to slate the people who go on these shows (i do) but try to remember not everyone is a benefit scrounging attention seeking idiot. people make mistakes and need help, like it or not this show does offer some. things like dna tests and rehab aren't cheap.

i can't imagine being in any circumstance in which i would let myself be dragged onto a tv show to air my grievances for the amusement of others but perhaps some people see it as their only way to get the help they need

[puzzled54]

It was the aggression and shouting that got me. I thought my my tv had a problem with the sound, then I realised that a lot of words must have been bleeped out.

[mccfluff]

those are the people who provide the most "entertainment" though....

probably why they are chosen, because they don't have self control and will fly off the handle. some families deal with problem by shouting

[BlueToffee]

Probably the worst show on television, IMO !

[andres]

In fairness to Jeremy Kyle he does have a team of people working with a lot of these people. Several alcoholics and drug addicts have had treatment programmes arranged. But there are some sad cases ,like the young lad this morning desperate to know who his father is. Mother had sex with about 6 lads when she was sixteen!! Sadly he didn't get a positive answer and he was heartbroken. If you think Jeremy Kyle show is unbelievable ----Did anyone watch the BBC1 programme about broken families ??

[Old_Geezer]

Serves you right for stopping on it.
Yes it is always like that. I can say that with confidence even without having seen the show you did. I think it's only a showcase of him getting a kick out of abusing those with "problems". I don't even think the "problem" folk are always genuine either.

[mikey4444]

Its no better than bear bating, or perhaps dog fighting but using people instead. Ghastly program...why would any educated person watch ?