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Have I Got News For You' Reacts to 'Palm Beach Pete' Epstein Look-Alike
The comedy panel show pokes fun at the viral photos of the Florida man who resembles the disgraced financier.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:34pm
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The popular British satirical news quiz show 'Have I Got News For You' addressed the recent viral photos of a man in Palm Beach, Florida who bears a striking resemblance to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Host Roy Wood Jr. and the show's panel discussed the uncanny similarities between the man, dubbed 'Palm Beach Pete' online, and the infamous financier.
Why it matters
The appearance of this Epstein doppelganger has sparked a mix of amusement and unease online, with many questioning the implications of someone so closely resembling the disgraced financier freely driving around in the same Florida community where Epstein maintained a residence. The 'Have I Got News For You' segment provides a comedic take on the bizarre situation.
The details
Photos of 'Palm Beach Pete' first surfaced on social media in late March 2026, with many users quick to point out his striking likeness to Epstein. The man, who has not been identified, was spotted driving a silver sedan in the Palm Beach area. 'Have I Got News For You' host Roy Wood Jr. and the show's panel discussed the viral photos, making jokes about the man's appearance and the public's reaction.
- The photos of 'Palm Beach Pete' first surfaced online in late March 2026.
The players
Have I Got News For You
A popular British satirical news quiz show that has been running since 1990.
Roy Wood Jr.
The current host of Have I Got News For You, known for his comedic commentary on current events.
'Palm Beach Pete'
An unidentified man in Palm Beach, Florida who bears a striking resemblance to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
What they’re saying
“You know, I've seen a lot of Epstein look-alikes in my day, but this guy really takes the cake.”
— Roy Wood Jr., Host, Have I Got News For You
The takeaway
The appearance of this Epstein doppelganger in the same Florida community where the disgraced financier once lived has sparked a mix of amusement and unease, with the 'Have I Got News For You' segment providing a comedic take on the bizarre situation.
