© Aemen Sukkar / Jiksaw Opposite Phil Wang
Judi Love is to make her debut appearance on Have I Got News For You.
The comic will be one of the guests on episode 8 of the 71st series, airing on BBC One at 9pm on Friday May 22.
Alexander Armstrong has been confirmed as the host, his 44th time in the chair, with Phil Wang the remaining guest panellist, his 15th time on the programme.
Published: 5 May 2026
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