Jeremy Kyle show producer Natasha Reddican, who was discovered dead on Thursday , was working on controversial BBC show Plastic Surgery Undressed before her death.
The TV guest booker, 31, who worked Jeremy Kyle for eight years, urged her social media followers to get in touch with her if they wanted to take part in the surgery series before she died.
She wrote on Facebook : “BBC 3 are looking for people who are wanting surgery or know of somebody who does, to take part in a show YOU get to watch the procedure you’re wanting, being done live.
"Have your say and ask questions to the surgeon whilst it’s being done! Liposculpture, penis enlargement, Male breast reduction and many more.
"Participants will be asked to come along with a family member or friend to discuss surgery and how they they feel about still going ahead with their choice! Please get in touch if you interests."
She added her work contact details to the post that was penned in July 2019.
The BBC3 series is hosted by Vogue Williams and Mobeen Azhar and TV viewers have hailed it as "hardcore" and "heartbreaking" on Twitter .
One distressed viewer wrote about the series: "I've left the BBC on after the footer. They're showing Plastic Surgery Undressed. It's heartbreaking."
Others said of the show: "The bbc is sinking to new lows - Plastic Surgery Undressed BBC1 now. Live plastic surgery. What happened to the bbc?" and "Wow this Plastic Surgery Undressed programme is hardcore."
Gobstoppers production company, who make the show, describe it on their website as: "Plastic Surgery Undressed is a new factual event series for BBC Three inspired by research suggesting almost half of Brits aged 18-34 were considering some form of cosmetic surgery.
"The programme features four contributors in every episode who all want the same procedure. The surgery seekers will be presented with all of the facts whilst watching their chosen surgery live, before deciding if they still want that procedure or not?
"The six episode series features rhinoplasty, liposculpture, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, hair transplant and breast reduction."
Natasha was discovered dead by her boyfriend at his home in Greater Manchester earlier this week.
The TV worker's role on Jeremy Kyle included booking guests and helping with the running of the ITV series.
She was made redundant along with others on the show in the wake of the row over the suicide of Steve Dymond - who died following a drug overdose after failing a lie detector test on the show in 2019.
Following Steve's death the ITV daytime show was immediately axed in May 2019.
TV sources insisted to the publication she had played no part in booking Mr Dymond but had since left the programme.
After Natasha's boyfriend found her police were called and attempts were made to save her but she died at the scene.
In a statement this evening, ITV said: “Our thoughts are with her family and all those who knew her. She was a producer on The Jeremy Kyle Show and left ITV eight months ago, in June 2019.
“As with all other former employees on the show she 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 Employer 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.”
A pal paid tribute to Natasha today, 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.
“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.”
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