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rejected Palmer as he was already in a relationship. Jones then introduced Scott Amedure, a gay man interested in acquaintance Jonathan Schmitz; a mutual friend of the men, Donna Riley, accompanied them on stage. After Amedure revealed his crush, Schmitz claimed that he was flattered but "definitely heterosexual". Following this revelation, Jones introduced Ericka Davis, a woman with a crush on her fiancé's co-worker, Sara Jimenez. Jimenez rejected Davis as she was not interested in pursuing a same-sex relationship. Jones then introduced Roney Perez, a gay man with a crush on dancehall patron Jim Kirby. Kirby claimed that Perez was not his type, although he was still open to a date. Finally, Eric Smith revealed that he had a crush on Dave Ligget, a straight zookeeper that frequented the same mall as him. Ligget was not interested in a romantic relationship; however, he claimed that he was open to a friendship with Smith. Jones ended the episode by recapping the outcome between each secret admirer and their respective crush, in addition to asking viewers to call into the show if they were interested in participating in another same-sex crush episode.
741:. Jones similarly believed that the murder of Amedure had "more to do with homophobia than anything else", further stating that it was "tragic that would rather have been labeled a murderer than a homosexual." Conversely, some commentators contended that the murder was not motivated by homophobia, but rather it was a result of Schmitz feeling humiliated due to the "ambush" tactics used in the episode. Schmitz's use of the gay panic defense during his criminal trial drew sharp criticism from many gay rights advocates, who deemed it a "homophobic legal tactic". It is one of the most prominent examples of the legal defense, and subsequent criminal trials involving gay victims, such as 45: 406:, Amedure's family specifically alleged that Schmitz was "ambushed" on the show by the revelation of a same-sex crush and that producers should have known that this segment would incite violence. Conversely, the show's owners argued that Schmitz knew his secret admirer could either be a man or woman and that the episode did not play a role in Amedure's death. Jones testified at the trial, which was widely reported on by the news media and increased public interest in the case. In addition to Jones, testimony was provided by Riley, Perez, and the show's producers. 259:
always fun ... I loved the 'same-sex' angle and I'm always looking for ways to include gay people in our shows." Topic selection was the responsibility of the show's producers, who typically presented Jones with an episode's topic the night before its taping. Producers provided Jones with a folder of background information on the guests and a loose script to follow. Jones claimed that she had virtually no involvement in writing or planning the episode, although she believed the episode's topic was "light-hearted".
782:, subsequently cancelled their scheduled interviews and positive media pieces regarding the show. The show's ratings peaked shortly before Amedure's murder during its fourth season; the Amedure family's lawsuit against the show was not settled until 2002, by which time the show's ratings had dwindled by 70 percent, with its cancellation occurring shortly after. Subsequent murders involving television guests, such as Nancy Campbell-Panitz of 165:"Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" followed a rising trend of talk show episodes about secret crushes. Prior to their appearance on the show, all guests went through a series of pre-screening interviews. While the crushes were unsure of their secret admirer's sex, producers informed them that their secret admirer could either be a man or woman. Amedure's murder was widely covered by the news media and resulted in a national discussion over 315: 238:
discussing their romantic or sexual fantasies was replayed. Jones then conducted a brief interview between the two, in which the crush had an opportunity to explain if they were interested in pursuing a relationship with their secret admirer. In addition to the questions asked by Jones, the guests also answered questions from various audience members.
286:, all guests were fully briefed on the contents of the episode prior to their appearance. Producer Karen Campbell claimed that " came on of their choice and had fun." Additionally, Jones contended that the episode was not meant to humiliate anyone. Producers did not screen guests to determine if any of them had a history of mental illness. A 698:, claimed that the episode's aftermath resulted in internal reviews of several similar-tabloid television series. He stated: "A great deal more caution is being exercised. Advertisers have had a great deal more input since this situation, though this situation is a total aberration." Some television presenters such as 418:
studio and hundreds of miles away". Jones claimed that she was "elated" over the reversal, further stating, "Scott Amedure's murder was a horrible tragedy, but I have always believed that it was fundamentally wrong and unfair to blame the show." Amedure's family filed an appeal over this reversal, although the
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over how they would reveal a secret crush to another person. Jones specifically asked if they would "tell that person that you're gay and you hope that he is on national television", which resulted in an eruption of cheers and applause. Jones then explained that six guests were flown in to appear on
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held responsibility for Schmitz's subsequent actions. Jones and the show's producers defended the episode, claiming that the topic of same-sex crushes was light-hearted and that Schmitz's actions following the episode's taping were unforeseeable. The controversy surrounding the episode resulted in a
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and its producers. On October 23, 2002, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned this judgment in a 2-1 panel decision. The court found that Amedure's murder was "unforeseeable" and that the show "had no duty to anticipate and prevent the act of murder committed by Schmitz three days after leaving
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overturned his conviction; the court claimed that Schmitz's attorneys should have had the ability to remove a juror prior to the trial. Schmitz, however, was retried and convicted in 1999, with the original sentence reinstated. Schmitz was granted parole and released from prison on August 22, 2017.
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received heavy criticism from both Amedure and Schmitz's families. Schmitz's father, Allyn, blamed the show for his son's actions. He stated: "he talk shows, they're absolutely rotten. Had not done this, this would never have happened." Schmitz's grandfather, Walter, told a news reporter that he
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the secret admirer's crush to see if they had any interest in appearing on the show. The pre-screening interview for each crush occurred over a series of telephone conversations. The producers did not inform the crushes of their secret admirer's identity, in which they only informed them that the
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secret admirer could either be a man or woman. One of the guests, however, claimed that producers intentionally led him to believe that his secret admirer was a woman. The guests were not paid for their appearance on the show, but were reimbursed for incurred expenses, such as from missing work.
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had previously aired several episodes that covered the topic, such as the October 1994 episode "Secret Gay Crushes". This episode featured "same-sex couples talking matter-of-factly about their feelings for each other." Jones enjoyed the topic of secret crushes, stating, "Secret-crush shows are
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believed Jones acted as the "triggerman" in Amedure's murder. Amedure's brother, Frank, commented: "I feel this would not have occurred if Jenny Jones hadn't exposed homosexuality, a sensitive issue in our society." Many media commentators claimed the show ambushed Schmitz, with some, such as
229:. The guests, however, were not aware of their secret admirer's sex. The secret admirers were individually brought out prior to their crushes and were briefly interviewed by Jones. Jones asked each secret admirer to explain how they knew of their crush in addition to discussing any romantic or 245:
woman with a crush on bartender Richard Johnson. While Johnson found her attractive, he rejected Blevins once she revealed her transsexual identity. The second secret admirer introduced was Gary Palmer, a gay man with a crush on Mr. Hotlanta contest winner Dean Steve. Steve, who was also gay,
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wearing soundproof headphones. Following the secret admirer's interview, Jones called for the crush to remove their headphones and enter the stage. The secret admirer then had the opportunity to express their feelings for their crush. For some of the crushes, a video of their secret admirer
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starting in 2017. When asked about the verdict, a juror stated: "We saw the show as a catalyst in a young man's life who had a lot of problems. It sent his life back into an emotional tailspin." Schmitz initially served two years of his sentence before the
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for those in the LGBT community. He stated: " simply because a guy said complimentary things. The environment is so hostile that if they see us in any way, they'll punish us. Jenny Jones didn't create that environment". The
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in the United States. These conversations particularly concerned the genre's reliance on overly personal revelations, explicit sexual matters, and the use of "ambush" tactics. Dick Coveny, the executive vice president of
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convicted Schmitz of the lesser charge of second-degree murder; the jury initially leaned toward a first-degree murder conviction, although it believed there were unanswered questions concerning Schmitz's
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in the United States, which prompted some television executives to tone down the sensationalized nature of their programs. The episode and the subsequent murder of Amedure were the subject of several
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believed the jury's judgment in the civil trial was "chilling", stating, "It comes very close to saying that producers have a responsibility to administer a sanity test for all prospective guests."
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rejected the idea of altering the formats of their shows, but executives involved with similar shows claimed that the genre experienced a "drastic toning down" following Amedure's death.
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On March 9, 1995, three days after the episode was taped, Amedure left a "sexually suggestive" note on Schmitz's doorstep. Upon examination of the note, Schmitz purchased a
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discouraged other shows in the genre from putting guests into similar "volatile situations." The episode's aftermath also resulted in many talk shows implementing
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cited the circumstances of the case as a central example as to why the gay panic defense should be banned nationwide. Despite Schmitz never being charged with a
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On May 7, 1999, the jury found in favor of Amedure's family in an 8-1 decision; it awarded Amedure's family $ 25 million in damages. This decision, however, was
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remained on air until May 2003, its reputation was marred by its association with Amedure's murder. In her memoir, Jones claimed that media outlets, such as
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about Jones aired on February 25, 2001; it featured discussion of the episode and an interview with Schmitz's father, Allyn. On May 11, 2020,
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claimed that she reached out to producers prior to the episode's taping in order to inform them of "the dangers of ambush TV." Taped in
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Most talk shows initially refused to comment on the case; however, several television presenters eventually came to Jones's defense.
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claimed that Amedure's death "was an accident waiting to happen" due to talk shows "trying to reach the lowest common denominator".
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advised those in the LGBT community to not appear on future talk show episodes, unless the show's producers underwent
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advised Jones against making any public statements due to the ongoing criminal investigation. Jones and producers of
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in his criminal trial drew sharp criticism from many gay rights advocates. Amedure's family subsequently filed a
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interviewing the two afterwards. Three days after the episode was taped, one of the guests, Jonathan Schmitz,
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The note read: "John. If you want it 'off' you'll have to ask me. P.S. It takes a special tool. Guess Who."
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According to Jones, episodes about secret crushes were "a staple of daytime TV talk shows" in the 1990s.
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aired a one-hour episode also dedicated to the topic, titled "The Jenny Jones Show: Fatal Attraction".
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On March 15, 1995, six days after the murder, Jones recorded and issued a statement on an episode of
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offense, multiple media outlets have retrospectively categorized the murder as such. Furthermore,
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cited the circumstances of the episode and ensuing murder as one of the most prominent crimes in
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at a nearby gas station to confess to the killing. He was subsequently arrested and charged with
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they had about them. While the secret admirer was interviewed, their crush was backstage in a
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developed "a whole different set of protocols" in response to the incident. According to
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The episode and Amedure's subsequent murder also resulted in a national discussion over
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Media outlets reported about the episode under several alternative titles, including "
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declined an invitation to participate in the series. On April 15, 2021, the
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The controversy surrounding the episode resulted in a national debate over
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Numerous gay rights advocates cited Amedure's murder as an example of
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in Amedure's death, for which they sought $ 75.1 million in
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In August 1995, Amedure's family filed a civil lawsuit against
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The first secret admirer introduced was Jennifer Blevins, a
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The episode and Amedure's subsequent murder resulted in a
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A title card for the episode "Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" of the American television series The Jenny Jones Show; guests Jonathan Schmits (front) and Scott Amedure (back) are depicted embracing with the episode's title and the series' logo pictured in the center and left-side of the shot, respectively.
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