Team captains revealed for America's Have I Got News For You

Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black to star alongside Roy Wood Jr

Comedians Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black are to be team captains on the US remake of Have I Got News For You, it has been revealed.

As previously announced, the panel show – which will air on CNN – will be hosted by former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr, below.

Roy Wood

In a statement to Deadline, which first reported the news, Black said: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining Roy Wood Jr. and Amber Ruffin as Have I Got News For You‘s DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion] hire.’

‘I’m looking forward to spreading as much disinformation as possible on America’s most trusted news network – my main focus has been, and will continue to be, pleasing my handlers in the Kremlin.’

And Ruffin added: ‘It is an honour to get to work with comedy favourites Michael Ian Black and Roy Wood Jr

The ten-episode series will premiere on CNN on Saturday, September 14 at 9pm, then be available to stream on Max the following day.

CNN executive Amy Entelis said: ‘We are betting audiences will welcome the opportunity to laugh and find humour in this year of the unrelenting news cycle.’

The show is being made by Hat Trick Productions, which has made the BBC original since it started in 1990.

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Published: 19 Aug 2024