Phil Keoghan’s Hacks Cameo & Race Future | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Phil Keoghan, the iconic host of “The Amazing Race,” just had a wild cameo on “Hacks” — where he played himself as a race host during a surreal improv scene with Jean Smart. He called it an “out-of-body experience,” crediting his daughter for introducing him to the show and instantly hooking him. While promoting Season 39’s premiere on CBS, Keoghan reaffirmed his mission: keep the race grounded in relatable contestants — even if that means passing on celeb-heavy casts like “The Traitors.” But hey, he’s not ruling out a celebrity season someday — just not anytime soon. And with five Emmy nods…