Colin Jost Leaves Olympics Correspondent Role Due to Injuries and Infections
The 'Saturday Night Live' star sustained multiple ailments while covering the surfing events in Tahiti, leading to his early departure.
- Colin Jost has exited his role as NBC's Olympics surfing correspondent in Tahiti after sustaining multiple injuries and infections.
- Jost suffered a foot injury from a coral reef, which led to a staph infection, and later developed an ear infection.
- NBC has replaced Jost with Australian weatherman Luke Bradnam, who was already covering the Olympics in Tahiti.
- Despite his health setbacks, Jost maintained his sense of humor, joking about his frequent visits to the medical tent.
- Jost is set to host the upcoming 'Pop Culture Jeopardy!' on Amazon Prime Video.