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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 ...
NBC's Mike Tirico left Kentucky Derby broadcast due to nut allergy
NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said Monday he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the ...
NBC’s Mike Tirico Directly Addresses Emergency Exit From Kentucky Derby
Veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico was forced to exit his ninth consecutive Kentucky Derby broadcast on Saturday. The ...
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.
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, ...
Mike Tirico speaks out about Kentucky Derby exit after having allergic reaction
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico stepped away from coverage of the Kentucky Derby on May 3 due to a nut allergy but says he’s doing ...
Mike Tirico explains the nut allergy scare at Kentucky Derby that forced him out
Mike Tirico was, as usual, manning the anchor position for NBC at the 2025 Kentucky Derby ... and then he wasn't. As he ...
The state of Kentucky has produced a 21st century TV hit. It’s called the Derby.
The longest-running continually held sporting event in the United States, the Kentucky Derby just put up its best TV ratings ...