NBC’s Mike Tirico opened up after he was forced to cut his coverage of the Kentucky Derby short over the weekend due to his sever nut allergy being activated.

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 says he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the weekend because of a reaction to his nut allergy.