The Kyle File viewers left ‘disgusted’ as Jeremy Kyle joins eight-stone diner for 8,000 calorie excessive eating challenge
The TV host shone the spotlight on the obesity crisis in both the UK and America in the new series of his evening show
TELLY fans were put off their tea-time treats and instead left reaching for the sick bucket as they were left "disgusted" at Jeremy Kyle show The Kyle Files' opening episode on excessive eating.
The popular ITV host switched to an evening TV slot for his gritty documentary series which featured eight-stone Emma Dolton munching through a huge BBQ platter and a bowl of fries worth 8,000 calories - in just one sitting.
She told the outspoken TV host she tucked into the feast every week - yet balanced her eating regime by paring back her diet in the week and training in the gym.
Clearly shocked Jeremy quipped: "I don't think I could take you for dinner - I couldn't afford you!
"Where does the food go?" to which Emma simply replied: "In my stomach!"
He continued: "I don't know what words to use - bemused, gobsmacked, shock or awe."
The restaurant staff then clapped as Emma finished off her hefty meal.
The focus then switched to an American restaurant owner, John, who served up burger dishes laden with 20,000 calories.
Viewers were quick to take to Twitter to show their disgust at both stories, with one posting: "I actually feel like throwing up watching The amount of food that girl has just consumed There's ppl starving in the ffs."
Another wrote: "This programme is making me feel physically sick, I mean I like a burger but not one that has 9,000 calories in," while a third posted: "Feeling kinda appalled at the gluttony."
Another quipped: "Think I've gained 3st just looking at all that food!!" while one bluntly put: "The Kyle files makes me feel sick."
One took to their account to post: " 20,000 calories in one burger, this is disgusting," while another quizzed: "Can you believe the size of some of these portions?!"
A clearly gobsmacked viewer then rounded off with: "Can't believe what I've just watched ."
After finishing off her meat meal, Jez said he would ask the question on everybody's lips - what happened afterwards?
He directly asked her if she was sick, which she denied, instead saying: "I wish I could be sick sometimes, but I have a phobia.
"Every time I try to be sick I have a panic attack.
"I'm doing something that makes me happy
"I get to meet people and travel and I'm quite good at it, anyway."
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Earlier today, the focus was on Jeremy's personal life as he revealed he was "very happy" with his nanny lover - after splitting from his wife of 13 years.
Jezza and Vicky Burton, 35, have been dating for more than two months, after she spent years working as nanny for the TV star and former wife Carla’s three children.
Appearing on Loose Women today, Jeremy was quizzed about the new romance and said: “I’m very happy, new relationship, new chapter, thank you very much let’s get on with our lives.”
The pair were first pictured together on a romantic holiday in Barbados a few weeks ago, and appeared inseparable as they soaked up the sun with friends.