Fans now have more information as to why a familiar face abruptly left NBC’s set during its coverage of the Kentucky Derby. Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico, who lives in Ann Arbor, confirmed what was said on the broadcast on Saturday: He had a significant reaction to a nut allergy.

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said Monday he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the weekend because of a strong reaction to a nut allergy. "I've had a nut allergy my whole life and am usually very,

Mike Tirico was, as usual, manning the anchor position for NBC at the 2025 Kentucky Derby ... and then he wasn't. As he announced on Saturday -- as did the broadcast -- Tirico had to deal with a nut allergy that knocked him out of commission.

As usual, the Kentucky Derby got so much attention that it eclipsed a lot of other top-shelf racing during the first weekend in May, involving champions, would-be contenders and many other famous names.

Livvy Dunne showed out during his first Kentucky Derby weekend. From outstanding fits to calling 'Riders Up' for the 2025 Kentucky Oaks, the 22-year-old retired gymnast was 'living her best life. It started Friday in her stunning all-pink dress with a festive hat to match.

Leading the way was gymnast Livvy Dunne, who arrived in a white hat with a black bow and a white dress with black polka dots: Dunne wore pink during her appearance at the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, but she switched it up for the Run for the Roses.

The 151st Kentucky Derby took place Saturday afternoon, bringing high-stakes races and, of course, a host of fabulous outfits and mint juleps galore. Follow along for live coverage of the Kentucky Derby All eyes were peeled for the Run for the Roses,

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Fans in bold hats and sharp suits gather at Churchill Downs for the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. on Saturday. From the first race to the famed “Run for the Roses,” the day is filled with high-stakes action,