US EditionMike Tirico explains why he was forced off Kentucky Derby broadcast
- NBC Sports host Mike Tirico had to exit the Kentucky Derby coverage on May 3 after experiencing a severe allergic reaction to nuts at Churchill Downs.
- The reaction occurred after Tirico accidentally ate something containing nuts despite his lifelong and careful awareness of the allergy.
- He administered an EpiPen and received medical attention from EMTs, started to improve later that evening, and confirmed his recovery by Monday morning.
- Tirico expressed his embarrassment about the attention he received during the incident on NBC's Today and conveyed his deep gratitude to the medical staff at Churchill Downs for their assistance.
- Nonetheless, Tirico is scheduled to lead NBC’s coverage of the Preakness Stakes on May 17, highlighting his ongoing involvement in the network’s sports programming.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Poor Mike Tirico had to be scratched Saturday from the NBC Sports telecast of the 151st Kentucky Derby. The veteran broadcaster explained subsequently that he had been sidelined by “a significant reaction to my nut allergy.” Tirico, 58, not only missed out on hosting the coverage of the hard-charging Sovereignty’s victorious stretch run against the favored Journalism. He also lost the chance to speak to the largest viewing audie…
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