The longtime “Wheel” host retired from the game show in June.
Pat Sajakis ending hisWheel of Fortunerun with one last Emmy.
The longtime host won his fourth Emmy at Saturday’sCreative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty
Sajak was not in attendance to accept the award.
Sajakannounced his plans to retirelast June.
“Well, the time has come,” he wrote in a statement shared on social media.
Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’.CBS
“I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.
It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
Many thanks to you all.
(If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)”
Vanna is as sweet and unassuming as she seems.
But I will miss our nightly closes and her laughter and her good nature.
She’s a very special woman.
And I know youre all pleased to know that shell be back next season."
Sajak isn’tcompletelyfinished withWheel, ashe’s still set to hosttheCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneversion of the show next month.
That show will air ABC Mondays at 8 p.m.
ET starting Oct. 7.
