Gary Neville confirmed as host for Have I Got News For You episode

Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville has been announced as the guest host for an upcoming episode of the BBC series. Gary will take on the role of question master on the panel quiz show, along with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they combine their knowledge with their guest team members. Gary Neville confirmed as host for BBC’s upcoming Have I Got News For You episode (Image: SKY)This will be Gary’s first time on the show and is being thrown into the deep end to host episode seven of the 64th series.His episode will air on Friday, November 4 from 9pm on BBC One, where he will be joined by panel guests comedian Maisie Adam and television presenter Richard Madeley.On his first guest hosting appearance, Gary said: ‘I’m petrified, thrilled, and everything in-between to announce that I’ll be hosting HIGNFY next week.”Something I’ve never done before and a massive step out of my comfort zone but I’m looking forward to the challenge.”It’s one of my favourite shows and it couldn’t be a more bizarre time in UK politics.’More to follow…