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Channel 4 has hired Stormy Daniels and Boris Johnson for its first nighttime coverage of the US election in 32 years.
Adult film star Daniels, 45, was at the center of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial after he claimed the pair were having an affair.
He will appear as a studio guest alongside former Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the show which will air on November 5.
Johnson will join former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in coverage from the broadcaster’s studios in Washington.
The program that will be broadcast from 10:15 p.m. will be presented by Emily Maitlis and Krishnan Guru-murthy. Channel 4 is partnering with CNN for its coverage.
Boris Johnson (pictured) will join former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for coverage from the broadcaster’s studios in Washington.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels, 45, was at the center of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial after he claimed the pair were having an affair.
The show, which will air from 10.15pm on November 5, will be hosted by Emily Maitlis and Krishnan Guru-murthy (pictured above). Channel 4 partners with CNN for coverage
America decides: The US election results will also feature BBC poll leader Jeremy Vine, who will head up a “data centre” with “infographics” and “stories behind the statistics”.
It will be the first time the broadcaster has covered US elections overnight since 1992 and will follow good reviews for its coverage of the UK general election. Channel 4 news anchor Matt Freio will also take part in the coverage.
Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about the matter.
Trump, 77, pleaded guilty to falsifying business records, alleging that payments to the adult film star had been concealed.
Channel 4’s partnership with CNN will allow them to share guests, journalists, data and graphics from the night.
Louisa Compton, Channel 4’s head of news and current affairs and specialist in facts and sport, said: “Following our successful coverage of the UK election, we are delighted to offer Channel 4 viewers what is sure to be the best and most complete coverage of Americans.” . The results of the elections, the consequences of which will be closely watched throughout the world.
“America Decides will capture all the drama of the night, delivering the best analysis and commentary with our impressive roster of talent, unique lineup of guests and our partnership with CNN.”
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Channel 4 News, said: ‘With the world at war and facing an economic crisis, this is the most important US election of our lifetime and it is important to look at what the results mean for the channel. 4 A brilliant poster of people from both sides of the Atlantic.
“I hope that night will be the most lively, intelligent and insightful conversation ever seen on television and I can’t wait.”
Emily Maitlis, co-host of Global’s daily podcast The News Agents, added: “Whatever happens on November 5, the story is going to be huge. “I couldn’t be more delighted to be reuniting with Krishnan and the Channel 4 team who will be tackling the story.” . the world
“A great guest list and a partner with tight results means we will give our audience depth, breadth and great viewing.”
Jeremy Vine added: “It’s a big night for America and the world, and Channel 4 will undoubtedly be the one to watch.” “I’m already working on the graphics and can’t wait for it to take off.”
Matt Frey, Channel 4 News, said: ‘As someone who has spent almost three decades covering America, I am delighted to be part of Channel 4’s extensive coverage of a vote that is both shockingly close and uncomfortably consequential.
‘We may not be able to vote. But we can watch – on the couch or behind the couch – as America decides an election that could change it and the world.”
Who is Stormy Daniels and what is her connection to Donald Trump?
Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is an adult film star who filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump in 2018, which was dismissed.
As part of the decision, he must pay her $600,000 in court costs, a figure he says is “unfair,” according to E. Due to a huge court victory in a criminal case in New York against Jean Carroll.
‘How is it fair that I have e. Is there better, more convincing evidence than Jean Carroll’s? And I’m glad he won. They kept giving him money as if it were candy.
It has about 90 million dollars. Because it was ruled that Donald Trump defamed her by calling her a bad deed and an idiot and a liar.
‘Same three sentences about me. I owe them 600,000 and they (my husband) are trying to take the house from Barrett.
Stormy Daniels with Donald Trump in 2006, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, where they met
‘It’s so ridiculous and absurd. As if I couldn’t do it. The jokes write themselves,” he said ironically. Daily Mail podcast episode, Everything I know about myself.
Daniels also claimed that Trump continued calling her after the apparently infamous meeting at a Lake Tahoe golf resort in 2006.
He even claimed that he told him that he never wanted to be president.
“The story didn’t break because I didn’t think Donald Trump wanted to be president. He told me several times. Valid, you know, he makes a perfect point.
‘Why would you want to be president when you’re making more money and having more fun doing what he’s already doing?’
‘We have all seen photographs of people, of what they were like before and after being president. It doesn’t look good.
‘It’s hard work. He’s fucking older than you. You can’t do anything you want.’
In other episodes, Stormi lifted the lid the night she claimed Trump made a move on her after meeting at a charity golf event.
