NBC names 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies hosts
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- NBC will feature the popular figure skating trio Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir as hosts for the closing ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, continuing their role from previous Olympic Games.
- Terry Gannon previously hosted the opening ceremony, stepping in after Today anchor Savannah Guthrie withdrew due to a family emergency; Mary Carillo replaced Guthrie.
- NBC plans two broadcasts of the closing ceremony on Sunday: a live airing at 2:30 p.m. ET followed by a highlight recap, and a primetime re-airing with contributions from Mike Tirico, Andrea Joyce, and Lewis Johnson.
- The trio’s long-standing presence and chemistry have made them trusted ambassadors for NBC’s Olympic coverage, reflecting
