Joan RiversJoan Rivers, no stranger to dishing out zingers, is about to be on the receiving end of a barrage of insults for Comedy Central.

The 75-year-old comedienne will be the next comic to get the network’s “Roast” treatment during a July 26 taping in Los Angeles. The special will air on the channel on Aug. 9.

The lineup of celebrities who will be roasting Rivers has yet to be announced, though past roasters have included Jeff Foxworthy, Gary Busey, Lisa Lampanelli, Greg Giraldo and Jeffrey Ross.

“I’m thrilled to be doing this for Comedy Central. The last time I was roasted, I was half of a two-for-one special: Joan of Arc and me,” Rivers said in a statement.

Known for her self-deprecating humour, Rivers recently published two books, “Men Are Stupid and They Like Big Boobs” and “Murder at the Academy Awards.” She is also currently appearing on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Larry the Cable Guy was Comedy Central’s “Roast” victim last year, while previous roast-ees include Denis Leary, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner and Flavor Flav.






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