As its final weekend Wheel of Fortune Sept. Before Ryan Seacrest took over in the season 9 premiere, the host, Stomach Won for Outstanding Host for a Game Show at Creative Arts Emmy Awards Saturday. This was Sajak’s first win in the category since 1998.
Sajak was not on hand to accept the award for his final season Wheel of Fortune Which he is leaving after four decades. He previously won an Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host in 1993, 1997, and 1998 and was nominated for the award, which moved from daytime to primetime. Emmys Last year, a total of 23 times. Sajak also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards.
The veteran game show host was clearly the sentimental favorite in the category he faced Celebrity Family FeudSteve Harvey of CrisisNo Ken Jennings, The weakest linknee Jane Lynch and last year’s winner, password’s KK Palmer. The iconic host of another long-running game show, Jeopardy!Alex Trebek was also recognized for his final season, posthumously winning the 2021 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host.
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marking the official end of their run as hosts of Wheel of FortuneSajak signed off on X this morning with a simple message for fans.
Thank you all very much.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) June 7, 2024
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