Kentucky Derby: Mike Tirico Explains Abrupt Exit From NBC Broadcast
Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico has spoken out about his abrupt exit from NBC‘s Kentucky Derby 2025 live broadcast on Saturday, May 3. Tirico was present for early coverage of the event but was then suddenly absent around 3 p.m. Et. Tirico had an allergic reaction to a nut and had to step away. He confirmed the reaction himself on social media a few hours after his exit. “Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate @KentuckyDerby. Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy. If you have one you know how it can knock you down,” Tirico shared on X/Twitter around 6 p.m. Et on May 3. “Profound thanks to @ChurchillDowns for their care. And to our amazing @nbcsports horse racing family. Especially Randy, Jerry & Ahmed Fareed So lucky to have @SyracuseU fam step in and do such a great job.” Tirico has been a lead broadcaster for NBC’s...
- 5/3/2025
- TV Insider
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