It’s a trend that’s had fans of the Jeremy Kyle show worried for weeks.
And today’s episode seemed to hammer home a long-term complaint: The show has become too NICE.
Fans are used to tuning in to the long-running daytime show to see people hurling abuse at one another.
And occasionally hard-hitting subjects like racism and abuse are covered, which have viewers gripped.
However, in recent weeks it appears the show’s producers have had difficulty in tracking down box-office guests.
The first segment of Thursday’s programme was something that’s guaranteed to wind fans up – a repeat guest.
Which proved to be too much for viewers who switched off in droves.
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24-year-old Chloe had been on the show a few weeks ago, claiming that she was being beaten up by her partner.
But today, she was with a new boyfriend, who alleged that Chloe’s stepfather had taken to beating her.
Fans were fuming that this guest had been wheeled back out believing she was only in it for the attention.
Even Jeremy asked her: “Why do I get the impression you’re enjoying every moment of this?”
But the bulk of the show was given over to two heartwarming stories, first a young teen mother who wanted her ex-boyfriend to know that he was the father of their child.
However, the ex-boyfriend was on HOLIDAY rather than make an appearance, so there weren’t any fireworks. Just Jeremy telling Louise: “I love your honesty so, so much.”
And next came the straw that broke the camel’s back for many viewers – a simple reunion between a woman and her brother, who had been apart for 20 years.
One fan on Twitter simply wrote: “Boorrrinnggg” and another advised Jeremy to leave this kind of thing to Davina McCall.
With some wondering why the pair even needed to go on TV, when they could have just had a drink at a pub.
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We may be unusual in that we quite like a happy story to brighten up a grey morning – but won’t deny we miss the fireworks Jeremy Kyle used to provide!