In his remaining weekend as Wheel Of Fortune host earlier than Ryan Seacrest takes over within the Sept. 9 season premiere, Pat Sajak gained for Excellent Host For A Recreation Present on the Artistic Arts Emmy Awards Saturday. It was Sajak’s first win within the class since 1998.
Sajak was not readily available to simply accept the award for his remaining season of Wheel Of Fortune which he’s leaving after 4 many years. He beforehand gained the Emmy for Excellent Recreation Present Host in 1993, 1997, and 1998 and was nominated for the award, which moved from the Daytime to Primetime Emmys final 12 months, a complete of 23 instances. Sajak additionally obtained a Lifetime Achievement Award on the 2011 Daytime Emmy Awards.
The veteran sport present host was clearly the sentimental favourite within the class, through which he confronted Superstar Household Feud‘s Steve Harvey, Jeopardy‘s Ken Jennings, Weakest Hyperlink‘s Jane Lynch and final 12 months’s winner, Password’s Keke Palmer. The long-lasting host of the opposite longrunning sport present, Jeopardy!‘s Alex Trebek, additionally was acknowledged for his remaining season, profitable the 2021 Daytime Emmy for Excellent Recreation Present Host after his demise.
Marking the official finish of his run as host of Wheel Of Fortune, Sajak signed off on X this morning with a easy message to followers.
White he’s accomplished with Wheel Of Fortune, Sajak will not be fairly accomplished with the franchise — or the Emmys. He shall be again for yet another remaining season of Superstar Wheel Of Fortune on ABC this fall.
