Rylan to cover election on Channel 4

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I love this idea.

I know he's probably not a heavyweight in terms of electoral analysis but he could help draw in younger voters and give some light entertainment.

It's a ridiculous idea. He's about as qualified for the role as my dog. He's also completely insufferable.

@TheStaleBiscuitofDoom well, luckily, Channel 4 is not the only channel covering the general election. So you have, you know, a choice which channel you wish to watch. As do other people who may hold a different view to you.

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As someone who has a different view to you on the subject of Rylan presenting the election coverage on Channel 4, I am allowed to express my opinion here.

Oh great - i like rylan and he might make me laugh on what is otherwise a shitty day 🤣

I always thought he was rubbish ( never having really watched him) but I thought he was really funny on celebrity GBBO so will give him a go

This is obviously good because you don’t see enough of Rylan on the telly imho.

I think an alternative election coverage is a nice idea, I'm not sure it'll be my staple for the night, but I might have a quick look. Good for them.

Perhaps posters should look up "alternative comedy".

@TheStaleBiscuitofDoom

I am allowed to express my opinion here.

I didn't at any time say, or imply, that you weren't.

Lots of people like him and won't think it's ridiculous or that he's 'insufferable'. I'm not fussed about him either way.

Rylan is actually very into politics and tweets a lot about it, in quite an informed way. Must confess I’ve been surprised.

He will bring in younger viewers and make politics more accessible/relevant to them, which surely must be a good thing, given the way the current political climate is disfranchising people?

If you don’t like him, turn over, pretty much every other channel is doing GE coverage tonight.

He's a fairly light weight presenter to host such a show. He's not a qualified journalist unlike a lot of presenters who are able to discuss a range of topics.As lovely as he seems he doesn't necessarily come across as a strong enough presenter for an area which is regularly very controversial, and where people hold such strong views.

If C4 wanted alternative comedy why not get an actual comedian?

I get its an alternative slant I'm just not sure he can carry that type of show, especially for several hours. It's very different to his usual shows and I kind of hope he proves me wrong.

Thanks for spreading the message, OP! Will definitely watch Ch 4. I love his presenting. He might not have the experience, but he has the gift of gaff! Looking forward to it.

Is it a role one needs to be qualified for?? Really?? 😂😂

I won't be able to watch. I find his teeth too distracting.

If C4 wanted alternative comedy why not get an actual comedian?

Does Katherine Ryan not count ?

I didn't realise it was with Katherine Ryan - that makes more sense - thought he was hosting on his own. I thought it would be like when he presented CBB's bit on the side - clearly I was way off the mark. I might give that a watch actually!

P1nkHeart - presenters do usually start out as journalists, so they are usually qualified, as you would need to be to handle such a role. Now I realise its not a serious show - I agree he wouldn't need to be qualified for the angle c4 want

I didn't realise it was with Katherine Ryan

But you knew enough to pile in and give an opinion though ?

Rylan has found his calling as a presenter.

He is really a very good interviewer, and quite sharp witted. Genuinely witty.

His scenes with Nicole Scherzinger getting through on X Factor remain some of the most accidentally funny scenes British TV has ever produced.

As long as he doesnt involve his mother, I quite like this

I hadn't heard of him so googled - television personality says it all plus I have no wish to wear sunglasses while watching tv (to avoid the glare from his teeth) so think I'll give it a miss.

Not a fan of his, he's harmless enough but on too much, but I heard him say months ago that he was addicted to the Parliament channel. So he does have an interest and they are going for the yoof viewer, innit.

He was on "WILTY" a while back (and I have to admit that as a non celeb/reality TV follower, I thought Who the fuck ? )

But not as irritating as some, as I recall.

Krishnan Guru Murphy is doing this coverage too.

Krishnan Guru Murphy is doing this coverage too.

Seems a far cry from the 2010 version with David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and someone else . Which (if I recall correctly) morphed into "The 10 o'clock show" for a bit ?

He's a solid choice imo. Appealing, a fresh voice and he's politically engaged. He's also very clever and quick witted. Don't judge someone on their looks and accent.