Mike Tirico Speaks Out About Kentucky Derby Allergic Reaction: EXCLUSIVE

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico stepped away from coverage of the Kentucky Derby on May 3 due to a nut allergy but says he’s doing well now.
“I feel fine. I have my coffee, watching the (TODAY) show like I do every morning,” he said May 5 on TODAY. Tirico, who co-anchored TODAY for a week in April, noted that he’s “become part of the show” and joked, “I left my EpiPen in Craig’s dressing room.”

Tirico then explained that he’s had a nut allergy his entire life and makes a point to avoid nuts in chance they may be around.