Scott Hanson injured himself in the line of duty on Tuesday while hosting the “Gold Zone” for NBC’s Peacock streaming service during the Paris Olympics.
Hanson, known for his long tenure as the host of “NFL RedZone,” revealed that he bloodied his left hand while enthusiastically celebrating a Team USA medal on the live telecast.
“I was pounding the desk on Gold Zone when Team USA was winning a medal. I’m designated ‘likely’ to return,” Hanson shared on X, accompanied by a photo showing his bloody pinkie.
The injury occurred as Luke Hobson of the United States men’s swimming team earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter freestyle. Hanson’s spirited reaction led to the unexpected mishap.
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Before the Olympics, Hanson expressed his excitement about bringing the same high-energy coverage to “Gold Zone” that fans have come to love from “NFL RedZone.”
“I hope to deliver those same dopamine hits that we give to our ‘RedZone’ audience to the ‘Gold Zone’ audience,” Hanson told Indiewire. “If I’m going from gymnastics to swimming, and doing whip-around coverage at ‘Gold Zone,’ it’s the same voice that you hear every NFL Sunday on ‘RedZone.’ Hopefully it meshes well with this particular Olympic audience.”
Hanson acknowledged that covering the Olympics presents a unique challenge due to the vast array of sports and international competitors.
“There must have been some carnival act in my family tree, like I have some type of desire to be on a high wire on live TV and challenge myself in multitasking in new and exciting ways,” Hanson said. “The Olympics is all of that, and then some.”
Despite the injury, Hanson’s commitment to his dynamic hosting style remains unwavering. His ability to adapt and bring his trademark enthusiasm to a new format highlights his versatility as a broadcaster. As he continues to guide viewers through the diverse and thrilling events of the Paris Olympics, fans can expect more high-energy moments—and perhaps a bit more caution in his celebratory desk-pounding.
