Former political editor Kuenssberg, 47, and prominent news anchor Myrie, 59, jointly take over the role from Edwards, who left the BBC in April.
Clive Myrie and Laura Kuenssberg will replace Huw Edwards to lead the BBC 's election night coverage, it was announced today.
Clive Myrie, 59, who also hosts Mastermind, will join Kuenssberg as they host the night's election coverage CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness said: 'In this election, we have one thing on our minds above all else - the voters. 'We've assembled a fresh, dynamic team to bring insight, experience - and perhaps a little wit - to audiences for the whole election night and beyond.
Read More The faces of TV's election night: Broadcasters prepare to unveil July 4 presenting line ups with Laura Kuenssberg tipped to host on BBC, Tom Bradby anchoring on ITV and Kay Burley fronting coverage on Sky News In April, his departure was confirmed from the BBC.Kay Burley, 63, will take the lead on the show from a 360-degree immersive studio normally used by Sky Sports shows like Monday Night Football.
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