Fans now have more information as to why a familiar face abruptly left NBC’s set during its coverage of the Kentucky Derby.

Fans just tuning into the 2025 Kentucky Derby may be wondering where lead host Mike Tirico is on the NBC broadcast ... a league source indicated there’s a lot of concern about Brooks ...

Unfortunately for Tirico, he was scratched from calling the race, though fans didn't exactly know the reason for his absence ...

Fans who had tuned into NBC Sports’ coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, grew concerned for host Mike Tirico ...

"So rest assured, when Mike is feeling better, he will be right back in this seat. But let’s move on to the show here.” Tirico's subdued energy before the handoff sparked concern on social media.

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 ...

NBC Sports' Mike Tirico is one of the most recognizable faces in sports broadcasting after his quarter-century affiliated with ESPN and then his switch to his current employer in 2016. Tirico's ...