U.S. Version
In January 2010, ITV announced an agreement to take a pilot version of the show to the United States in 2010, in partnership with Lions Gate Entertainment subsidiary Debmar-Mercury. The pilot proved successful, and in November 2010, the U.S. version was picked up in 70% of the U.S. television markets, ahead of its September 19, 2011 debut. The first episode of the U.S. version was shown on ITV on 28 January 2012. Jeremy Kyle USA ran for 2 series, but in December 2012 it was announced it would not return for a third series due to low ratings and viewing figures.
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