Initially, Trisha Goddard continued her predecessor's tradition of light-hearted debate, on subjects such as men who wore women's clothes.

These were usually to do with infidelity and/or paternity issues, but other subjects covered included troublesome teenagers or surprise family reunions.

Trisha has frequently been accused of exploiting its subjects plus copying American formats such as The Maury Povich Show.

Trisha Goddard launched on Channel 5 on Monday 24 January 2005, but it was shown in the afternoons and not directly opposite ITV's series.

[3] Trisha took some of her "experts" with her to Channel 5, including counsellor advisor on Aftercare for show and Psychological factors Ricky Maczka, Robert Phipps and head security guard Pete.

[5] The American version was picked up by NBC O&O's and other stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group and launched in September 2012.