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Roy Wood Jr. Launches CNN's 'Have I Got News for You'

The former 'Daily Show' correspondent steps into the spotlight with a new humor-based current events game show.

  • Roy Wood Jr. debuts as the host of CNN’s 'Have I Got News for You,' a U.S. adaptation of the long-running British panel show.
  • The show features Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black as team captains, tackling the week's headlines with a comedic twist.
  • Wood left 'The Daily Show' after eight years to explore new opportunities, citing the demanding nature of his correspondent role.
  • In addition to the new show, Wood has multiple projects, including a Hulu stand-up special, a book, a one-man show, and a movie with Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill.
  • Wood aims to bring a lighter touch to current events, focusing on humor and conversation rather than deep political commentary.
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