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22nd May 2019
09:11pm BST

"We will be looking at lie detectors and other tools used by the production companies, as to whether it’s fair treatment for vulnerable individuals," Sharon White, an executive with TV regulator Ofcom told a UK parliamentary committee.Ms White also spoke about the new aftercare measures ITV has brought in for Love Island housemates following the suicides of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis. She is looking into whether productions companies should do even more to protect participants.
"I guess my question which I am asking my team is to think about whether that needs to be extended somewhat after transmission, so it is that sort of regime guidance we are thinking for reality shows and factual programmes."
Jeremy Kyle Show contestant Steve Dymond passed away on 9 May, a week after filming an appearance in which he failed a lie detector test.
The programme, which was ITV's most popular daytime programme, was permanently cancelled last week.Explore more on these topics:

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