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DAVID Dimbleby was forced to swat a fly off his face during the live General Election count this morning - prompting a Twitter meltdown.

Fans of the veteran BBC presenter were in stitches after the pesky insect interrupted Dimbleby's live election coverage.

 David Dimbleby swats a fly during the live election coverage
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David Dimbleby swats a fly during the live election coverage
 The BBC presenter said the fly has been pestering journalists in the studio for days
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The BBC presenter said the fly has been pestering journalists in the studio for days

In fact the fly gained so much attention it now has its own Twitter account.

The "BBC Election Fly" has already Tweeted dozens of times and has amassed scores of followers.

It became an internet sensation after appearing on screen as Dimbleby read out the results for Swindon North.

Announcing a Conservative hold for MP Justin Tomlinson, the 78-year-old took a break to swat the bug from his view.

He said: "There's a fly in the studio, which is rather irritating. We've been trying to get rid of it for the last three days."

The Tories won a 54 per cent majority in the Swindon constituency, with Labour behind on 38 per cent.

 A Twitter account has already been made for the 'election fly'
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A Twitter account has already been made for the 'election fly'
 David Dimbleby is giving a running commentary on tonight's election results
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David Dimbleby is giving a running commentary on tonight's election results

It comes after a terrible night for Theresa May ended with a hung parliament.

Corbyn won more seats than previously expected - throwing May's snap election gamble into turmoil.

Voter turnout was high across the country - with many new voters against the Tories.

There have been calls for the PM to resign after the shock result.

Some of the key details from the turbulent night so far:



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