the event, entitled "skywire live", aired live on the discovery channel in 219 countries with a 10-second delay. coverage began with an hour-and-ten-minute preshow, followed by an hour-and-ten-minute main event. it was produced by peacock productions and hosted by natalie morales and willie geist. during the event, viewers were able to select from five different camera angles online at skywirelive.com, including one attached to his chest that faced straight down. another camera attached to wallenda faced straight ahead, and a film crew filmed from the bottom of the canyon.