Jeremy Kyle could be called to give evidence in the inquest of the guest who died in a suspected suicide following his appearance on the show, a hearing has been told.

Construction worker Steve Dymond, 63, died around a week after taking a lie-detector test on the confrontational daytime ITV show, which has since been axed.

He was found in his rented room in Portsmouth, Hampshire, on May 9 after splitting from his on-off fiancee Jane Callaghan.

The show's recording took place on May 2, but was never aired.

At a pre-inquest review at Portsmouth Coroner's Court on Monday, assistant coroner Lincoln Brookes was told about some of the "broad themes" Mr Dymond's family would be raising.

Speaking on behalf of the family, barrister Caoilfhionn Gallagher said the family had requested internal ITV interview notes from Jeremy Kyle, the assistant producer, a researcher, and the aftercare and polygraph teams.

They have also asked for the unedited recording of the show, which ITV's barrister, Simon Antrobus, agreed to provide and they have drawn up a list of potential witnesses, including Kyle, 54.

Ms Gallagher QC said it is possible that Kyle will appear at Mr Dymond's full inquest to give evidence.