British broadcaster Channel 4 promises “innovative” coverage of the upcoming US presidential election thanks to a partnership with CNN and a host of guests including Succession stars Brian Cox, Caitlyn Jenner, Stormy Daniels, Boris Johnson and more for its first late-night US election coverage in 32 years.
Unveiling its plans in London on Tuesday, Channel 4 touted “a stellar international selection of speakers, guests and expert analysis to America decides: American election results (provisional title), produced by ITN Productions. Airing from 10.15pm UK time on Tuesday 5 November, the eight-hour live coverage will be hosted from Washington DC by Channel 4 News host Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Emily Maitlis, the co-host of Global's daily podcast. The news agents who during his career at the BBC interviewed Prince Andrew in a chat that made headlines around the world.
“The duo will reprise their roles from Channel 4’s critically acclaimed coverage of the 2024 UK general election, also produced by ITN Productions, which saw the broadcaster’s audience double compared to 2019,” the network said. They will be joined by BBC and Channel 5 presenter Jeremy Vine in London, who will make his election debut on Channel 4 from a 'data hub' which will provide infographics and stories behind the statistics as the state's most important results are declared on the battlefield.
“Channel 4 News presenter Matt Frei will play a key role in the late-night program and will lead coverage on Channel 4 News throughout the election period,” the broadcaster added. “He will be joined by a team of correspondents overnight, all reporting on the ground from swing states, which will be critical in determining who becomes president.” He is a former Washington DC correspondent and Channel 4 documentary host Trump vs. Harris: The Battle for America AND Trump: Should we be afraid?
“Channel 4's first partnership with CNN will enable the sharing of guests, journalists, graphics and data throughout the night,” the British broadcaster highlighted. “This will draw on CNN's expert analysis and cutting-edge use of data, including the ability to simulcast updates from CNN's award-winning anchor and chief national correspondent John King, famous for his 'Magic Wall.'
The anchor team behind Channel 4's 2024 US election coverage
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Channel 4 on Tuesday also touted the “exclusive guests offering compelling conversations from across America's political divide” on election night. “This includes Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress at the center of Donald Trump's 'hush-money' trial following an affair between the two, and Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer who paid Daniels to keep silence about the relationship. They will be joined in the Washington DC studio by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Other guests will include media personality and Republican supporter Caitlyn Jenner, acclaimed pollster Frank Lutz, James Carville, Bill Clinton's chief strategist responsible for coining the term “it's the economy, stupid!”, and actor Brian Cox , star of Succession.”
Coverage will also be available on Canale 4's streaming platforms, including the YouTube and TikTok pages.
Louisa Compton, Channel 4's head of news and current affairs and factual and sport specialist, said: “Following our successful coverage of the UK election, we are delighted to bring Channel 4 viewers what is sure to be the best and most comprehensive coverage of the UK elections. US election results, the consequences of which will be closely watched around the world. America decides will capture all the drama of the evening, while providing the best analysis and commentary with our impressive lineup of talent, unique lineup of guests and partnership with CNN.