Jeremy Kyle smashes radio records on TalkRadio – as he prepares to launch new hit TalkTV show
JEREMY Kyle has smashed radio records on TalkRadio for his Drive Time show.
It comes as the former king of daytime TV is preparing to launch his new hit TalkTV show.
In September he joined TalkRadio as host of the Drivetime show on Mondays to Thursdays at 4-7pm.
And latest Broadcasting reports have shown his popularity has soared – with a 40 per cent hike in fans tuning in.
Now following the success of his radio return – his new TV show, which will air on weeknights, will cover topical news and current affairs on TalkTV.
Known as Jez to friends, the host began his broadcasting career on local radio in 1996.
It was there he created popular formats including Jezza’s Confessions, which would form the basis for his daytime TV series The Jeremy Kyle Show, which ran from 2005 to 2019.
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His comeback will use a different format, featuring interviews, audience participation and breaking news alongside guests and regular panellists.
Jeremy previously told The Sun in an exclusive interview: “The radio show has done really well but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to host my own TV show, too.
“That was the plan and it’s been something I’ve missed, but it had to be the right show at the right time with the right team.
“And now it feels like I’ve found it. It feels a bit like I’ve found my broadcasting home.”
News UK EVP, President of Broadcasting, Scott Taunton said: “I am delighted with this record performance; it reflects well on the brilliant radio being produced across every area of the News Broadcasting portfolio. We are building new audiences across an array of platforms, and showing steady growth.
“As the national and international news agenda continues to be a focus for more and more people, listeners are turning to brands they trust for analysis. TalkRadio continues to be the home of popular opinion, delivering another round of record numbers.
“New evening programming has been introduced to TalkRadio since the launch of TalkTV in April, introducing audiences to brilliant new shows like Piers Morgan Uncensored, The News Desk with Tom Newton Dunn and The Talk.
“Consumers can now enjoy this content on TV, radio, streaming and social platforms. Meanwhile, Times Radio, delivering only its third RAJAR report, has surpassed 703,000 listeners and 3.6 million listening hours as the teams deliver award-winning and authoritative news and analysis from The Times brand.
“TalkSPORT has seen strong growth across its weekend and live sports programming and continues to be the home of the fans.
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“This summer will be packed with the latest transfer news and big breaking news in the world of football as talkSPORT looks forward to the Women’s Euros campaign before our official FIFA World Cup coverage from November.
“Virgin Radio UK continues to attract fantastic guests across Chris Evans at Breakfast and Graham Norton at the weekend, with the best bands playing live in the studio every Friday and a playlist of non stop great music.”
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