January 20th 2025.
Today marks a significant moment in history as Donald Trump is officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. This momentous occasion will be televised globally, including in the UK where it has caused some changes to the regular TV schedule. The inauguration has also caused a stir in the entertainment world, with popular game show The Chase being taken off the air for the day.
Both ITV and BBC will be airing special programming throughout the afternoon to cover the start of Trump's second term as president. In order to make room for this coverage, some daytime shows have been removed from the schedule. This includes ITV's The Chase, which has been replaced with an hour earlier showing of Deal or No Deal. Similarly, BBC's usual lineup of The Bidding Room, The Travelling Auctioneers, and Pointless will not be aired at their usual times, but can still be found on BBC iPlayer.
During the inauguration, Trump will take the presidential oath and deliver an inaugural address. There will also be an official farewell to the Bidens and a ceremonial departure via helicopter. The new president will also participate in various events such as a signing room ceremony, a congressional luncheon, a military troops review, a parade, and an Oval Office singing ceremony. The day will end with Trump giving remarks at three different balls - the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball, and the Starlight Ball. Country singer Carrie Underwood is set to perform at one of the balls, but has faced criticism for agreeing to participate.
Originally planned for the West Front of the US Capitol, the inauguration will now take place indoors due to freezing temperatures. This change was announced by Trump on Friday, making him the first president since Ronald Reagan in 1985 to be inaugurated in the Capitol Rotunda.
Not only will the major American news networks be broadcasting the inauguration, but a livestream will also be available on USA Today's YouTube channel. Here at Metro, we will be providing live updates on the event through our live blog.
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