'GOING FOR GOLD'
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson to host Paris 2024 Olympics show as NBC announces another major broadcast change
Hart and Thompson's show is just the latest addition to NBC's plans for Paris
NBC has announced a new Olympics recap show for the upcoming games in Paris.
The show will be hosted by comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson who will provide viewers with their own unique takes on the Olympics.
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The series, titled Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, will be comprised of eight episodes and debut on July 26.
Available exclusively on NBC's streaming platform, Peacock, it will run throughout the games.
Hart and Thompson will also cover "Olympic-themed in-studio competitions, conversations, and interviews."
Both hosts will also serve as executive producers.
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"We can't wait to be a part of the Paris Olympics and help hype up the audience with highlights from the best moments of the Games," said Hart, adding, "We're going for gold, everybody!"
"Kev and I are super excited to be part of the Paris Olympics by recapping performances from some of the world’s best athletes," Thompson wrote.
"Let's go Team U.S.A.!"
This is just the latest show to be announced by NBC and Peacock to run alongside their regular Olympic broadcasting for the upcoming games.
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One such show will be Gold Zone, hosted by Scott Hanson, Andrew Siciliano, Matt Iseman, and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
Available live from 7am until 5pm ET from July 27 until August 10, the show will cut to the most noteworthy and exciting events at any given moment, allowing fans a glimpse into many of the almost 40 events taking place simultaneously.
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In a press release, NBC Olympics Production executive producer and president Molly Solomon explained that with the sheer scale of the games, "Gold Zone is designed to be the viewer's best friend, streaming the most important moments in real time.
"Never miss a moment or a medal with Gold Zone, and who better to guide viewers through this entertaining presentation than Scott Hanson, who does this every NFL weekend, and Olympic veterans Andrew Siciliano, Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila."
Elsewhere, Watch With Alex Cooper will also offer Peacock viewers the opportunity to partake in live interactive watch parties.
Cooper and guests will commentate on the action while also interacting with fans via social media.
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The show will focus on some of the most high-profile events involving Team USA.
These will include soccer, basketball, and gymnastics.
"As a former athlete, the chance to cheer on the world's greatest athletes at the Olympics is beyond thrilling," Cooper said.
"I am so excited to be partnering with NBC and Peacock to present this interactive watch-party format for the first time from the Olympics, designed to bring audiences even closer to the excitement of in Paris.
We can't wait to be a part of the Paris Olympics and help hype up the audience with highlights from the best moments of the Games.
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"We are going to have so much fun."
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The Olympic opening ceremony will take place at the Jardins du Trocadéro opposite the Eiffel Tower on July 26.
The games will run through August 11, when the closing ceremony will be held at the Stade de France.
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