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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 ...
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 ...
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’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 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 ...
Kentucky Derby averages 17.7 million viewers, giving NBC its most-watched Run for the Roses
Sovereignty’s win in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby averaged 17.7 million fans on NBC and Peacock, the largest audience for 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 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.
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, ...