Kyle pays tribute to ‘talented and popular’ producer
31-YEAR-OLD TV EXECUTIVE FOUND DEAD AT HER HOME
JEREMY Kyle has paid tribute to a producer who was found dead at her home.
Natasha Reddican, 31, worked on the Jeremy Kyle show for eight years until she was made redundant when the show was axed in June last year.
Police confirmed a woman in her 30s was pronounced dead after they were called to a property in Pendleton, Salford, on Thursday.
In a statement, Mr Kyle paid tribute to the ‘talented’ producer, whose work had included booking guests and helping run the show.
The former show host said: “I can scarcely believe this tragic news. Tash was such a talented producer, and an extremely popular part of our team.
“Of course my first thoughts are for her family and friends – my heart goes out to them at this impossibly sad and difficult time.”
GMP said they are not treating Miss Reddican’s death as suspicious and a file has been passed to the coroner.
A friend paid tribute to the producer on Facebook, saying: “I never thought I would ever have to write something like this.
“We were best friends, distant friends, didn’t b ***** talk to each other for a while friends, but never did I see the day I would ever have to write a goodbye to you so early in your life. From day one on Jezza K we clicked, my wifey – Valentine’s Day cards to each other every year, our Prezzo lunches on a Monday and the pure banter we would have was brilliant.
“I remember we drank all the booze in your house one time and then made the decision to walk to the garage at an ungodly hour to get more, singing Bon Jovi’s ‘Living on a Prayer’ at the top of our voices on the way there and back.
“We made each other laugh, we made each other cry, we absolutely p ***** each other off. And even when we didn’t talk I was so glad to see you were happy.”
Another friend wrote: “RIP Tasha. I’m absolutely devastated and in total shock. Until we meet again my friend.”
In a statement, an ITV spokesman said: “ITV has been told of the very sad news of Natasha’s death. Natasha was lively and warm-hearted and had many friends at ITV.
“Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew her.
“Natasha was a producer on the Jeremy Kyle show and left eight months ago, in June 2019.
“As with all other former employees on the show Natasha was offered support and counselling by ITV during the redundancy process and help in securing new employment.
“ITV arranged for a counsellor to be on site throughout the process to offer emotional support.
“Everyone also had access to the Employee Assistance Programme, which offers 24/7 counselling and emotional support.
“ITV also put in place training sessions designed to support people in securing their next roles. “ITV also supports The Film and TV Charity, which has been set up to support those working within the industry, particularly freelancers, and helps fund its free, 24/7 support line offering confidential advice.”
Miss Reddican was made redundant along with others on the show in the wake of the suicide of guest Steve Dymond – who died following a drug overdose after appearing on the show in 2019.
The death of Mr Dymond, roughly a week after appearing on the show, sparked a huge debate about the programme’s aftercare procedure and moral compass.
Of course my first thoughts are for her family and friends... at this impossibly sad time
Jeremy Kyle