After seven years of entertaining audiences with his infectious humor, Felix Omondi, known as Dr. King’ori, bids a fond farewell to The Wicked Edition, the satirical show on NTV. Dr. King’ori took to his social media to express gratitude to the dedicated viewers and announced the airing of the last episode of this uproarious program.
In his farewell message, Dr. King’ori celebrated the show’s remarkable achievements, citing over 70 million views and highlighting The Wicked Edition’s status as the longest-running satire show on Kenyan television with seven transformative years and more than 300 unforgettable episodes.
“Dear esteemed viewers, welcome to the final edition of The Wicked Edition on TV Kenya airing tonight (7:30 pm), Friday, January 12. It has been 7 transformative years and over 300 unforgettable episodes on TV and over 70 million views on YouTube, making The Wicked Edition the longest-running satire show on Kenyan television,” he conveyed.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. King’ori acknowledged the unwavering support of the viewers, crediting them for the show’s success. He mentioned the show’s recognition at the Kalasha awards and its nomination for the best performance in TV comedy and best TV comedy in Kenya for the upcoming 2024 Edition.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude towards NTV Kenya for being our nurturing home – a platform where creativity was met with opportunity. To every member of the creative team, crew, and every guest on each episode, your passion and talent have been the cornerstone of our success. Your dedication shone through each episode of The Wicked Edition that we have shared with the world,” Dr. King’ori expressed his thanks.
Although the news saddened many fans, Dr. King’ori’s farewell exuded excitement for new beginnings, promising greater creative endeavors and the delivery of value-laden content to fans across East Africa and beyond.
“This journey, while ending with NTV Kenya, is set for a new beginning as we expand our reach, venture into greater creative endeavors and continue delivering value-laden content to our fans across East Africa and beyond.”
The departure of the show’s host marks the end of an era filled with laughter and insightful conversations with prominent figures from various fields, leaving behind a legacy of enriching content and entertainment.
