NBC surfing correspondent Colin Jost returns from 2024 Paris Olympics amid toe infection
TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA: Colin Jost gave an update on his foot injury after suffering from a freak surfing accident.
The ex-SNL cast member, who is presently serving as Olympic Surfing Correspondent for NBC shared with the network’s Maria Taylor that infection hasn’t improved even after a few days.
There’s never a dull moment with Colin Jost in Tahiti. 😂 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/zJTCNqKnUb
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) July 31, 2024
Colin Jost jokes about his health condition
Colin Jost later told NBC Olympics grandmaster Mike Tirico, “My new goal is to have as many infections as there are Olympic Events,” referring to his foot and ear infection while covering the sport from Tahiti.
With the delay in the scheduled 2024 Olympic Surfing Semifinals and Finals, Jost left Tahiti and has been replaced by Luke Bradnam, who is a weatherman from Channel Nine in Australia.
Colin Jost says he woke up Tuesday with an ear infection... in addition to the staph infection on his foot. "My new goal is to have as many infections as there are Olympic Events" he tells Mike Tirico. #SNL #Olympics2024Paris pic.twitter.com/iKz2smvvV3
— LateNighter (@latenightercom) July 31, 2024
It is unknown if Jost will be making a return to the NBC coverage team, reported Deadline.
Jost himself gave an update on Instagram. Where he shared a funny clip, and captioned, “Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Semis and finals of Olympic surfing happening right now in Tahiti.”
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Internet enjoys Colin Jost's short but fun coverage at 2024 Paris Olympics
Netizens shared their thoughts on Colin Jost's 2024 Paris Olympics coverage with NBC. Many expected it to be a brief collaboration, but the comedian has surely added a new fan base during this coverage.
One Instagram user commented on Jost's hilarious post, "I always tell people this is what you are actually like and they never believe me."
"Heard you went home!!! Sending loads of love and healing to your foot! Staph Infection is no joke," expressed another.
A fan added, "I have laughed out loud at you more the last week than anything else in my life, so thank you 😂 🤣."
"The tan is distracting from all the important news that was said in this video. 🤣😭🙈," another shared.
One felt, "Colin workshopping new characters to get more air time this season."
"These clips are the highlight of the Olympics. Thank you for your hard-hitting journalism," another chimed in.
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