As Nish Kumar returns

New Match Of The Day presenter Gabby Logan is  to host Have I Got News For You for the first time. 

She will be fronting the episode that goes out on Friday November 21, which will also mark Nish Kumar's return to the programme for the first time since 2016, to make his third appearance.

Logan 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.’

The other panellist on the episode will be journalist and presenter Cathy Newman, her fourth time on the show.

Published: 4 Nov 2025