Good Morning Britain host, Susanna Reid, has announced that sleep will be taking a backseat as she prepares to cover the upcoming US presidential election for ITV. On November 5, American voters will participate in choosing between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Reid, alongside co-presenter Ed Balls, will host Good Morning Britain: America Decides on November 6, featuring special guests such as Stormy Daniels and Jon Sopel. They will fly to Washington DC after hosting the ITV show on November 4 to present the election results live on November 6.
In an interview with Radio Times, Reid expressed her excitement for the coverage, stating, “It’ll be one of those weeks where sleep takes a backseat.” She praised Balls for his political expertise, mentioning his background in British and American politics. Reid has previous experience covering US elections and has worked alongside Piers Morgan in the past. ITV’s election coverage will be led by Tom Bradby with specials airing on November 5.
Good Morning Britain will broadcast live from Washington DC on November 6 and 7. The network is also preparing additional election programming with various correspondents involved in the coverage. Susanna Reid’s dedication to delivering the latest updates on the US election reflects her commitment to thorough and engaging journalism. Her previous experience in covering such high-profile events ensures that viewers can expect insightful reporting and analysis during this crucial time in American politics. With sleep taking a backseat, Reid’s focus remains on providing a comprehensive overview of the election proceedings for ITV viewers.