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NBC’s Mike Tirico Forced to Rush Out of Kentucky Derby Coverage Due to Severe Nut Allergy. What Happened and Why He’s ‘Embarrassed’
The 58-year-old sportscaster appeared at Churchill Downs to help cover the horse race but had to abruptly leave early ...
Mike Tirico exits NBC Kentucky Derby coverage after suffering nut allergy reaction
Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico was a late scratch at the 2025 Kentucky Derby because of a nut allergy reaction.
NBC's Mike Tirico left Kentucky Derby broadcast due to nut allergy
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico had to leave the network's Kentucky Derby broadcast early on Saturday due to a strong reaction to ...
Kentucky Derby Peaks at Record-Breaking 21.8 Million Viewers for NBC
The 151st Kentucky Derby delivered its largest audience for NBC since 1989 with an average of 17.7 million viewers.
Kentucky Derby 2025 announcers: Who is on the call for NBC at Churchill Downs?
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Here's who will be on the call for the ...
Kentucky Derby viewership climbs despite attendance dip
Saturday's Kentucky Derby surpassed last year's viewership total as the most-watched edition of the race since 1989, ...
NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico exits Kentucky Derby coverage after nut allergy reaction
Broadcaster Mike Tirico stepped away from NBC's Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday, and his replacement pointed to illness as ...
Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado talks about his journey to victory
Kentucky Derby winner Junior Alvarado spoke to NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his journey to becoming the derby winner, a dream Alvarado had since he was a child. Defying expectations, ...