Match Of The Day host Gabby Logan is set to host Have I Got News For You for the first time on Friday 21st November,

 

On hosting for the first time, Gabby said: "I am thrilled to be hosting HIGNFY as it’s literally been a 20-year career goal! I have watched and admired a stream of brilliant guest presenters add something unique and personal to the role. I was once a guest on Ian’s team but I am looking forward to trying to keep him and Paul in line this time. The biggest challenge will be remembering I’m there to do a job and not just sitting back and admiring their quick-fire wit and political observations."

Comedian Nish Kumar has been confirmed as a guest panellist, appearing on the programme for the first time since 2016 (Nish's 3rd time overall on the show). Journalist and presenter Cathy Newman completes the panels, her fourth time on the show.

 

Episode 7 of the 70th series will be available from 9pm on Friday 21st November, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.