TV Personalities Covering Tour de France: ITV, TNT, NBC Commentators Consist of Hosts, Broadcasters, and Analysts
The much-anticipated Tour de France is set to kick off in Lille on Saturday, and with it comes an exciting lineup of commentators and hosts from ITV, TNT Sports, and NBC.
At ITV, Gary Imlach will be hosting the coverage, having taken over the role since the move from Channel 4. With broadcasting experience at the Tour de France since 1990, Imlach is a seasoned professional who promises to deliver an engaging and informative commentary. Joining him will be the primary commentators Ned Boulting and David Millar, with Matt Rendell also contributing to the commentary. While specific pundits for the studio have not been confirmed, former Team Sky rider Peter Kennaugh has been involved in the past.
TNT Sports has a diverse team of pundits throughout the Tour, including Luke Rowe, Michael Matthews, Matt White, Owain Doull, Zdeněk Štybar, Larry Warbasse, and Jonathan Vaughters. Unfortunately, the commentators for TNT Sports have not been specified in the search results. However, Rob Hatch and Sean Kelly have been confirmed as commentators for TNT Sports.
NBC will be led by the legendary Tour commentator Phil Liggett, who is likely to host the coverage. Bob Roll is also expected to join Liggett, but specific details about other hosts or commentators for NBC have not been provided. The pundit team for NBC includes Sean Kelly, Luke Rowe, Michael Matthews, Matt White, Owain Doull, Zdeněk Štybar, Larry Warbasse, and Jonathan Vaughters. Former South African pro Robbie Hunter will work alongside Steve Porino for NBC.
In addition to the TV coverage, there is a dedicated live streaming option via the Peacock platform, with plans starting from $7.99 per month. UK viewers can watch the Tour de France for free on ITV Sport. TNT Sports' Tour de France coverage can be live-streamed on Discovery, with a subscription costing £30.99 a month.
On the ground in France, Steve Porino will be mopping up the post-stage reaction for NBC, while Romain Bardet will be on the motorbike for stages 11-15 of the Tour de France. Orla Chennaoui is the anchor and main host of TNT's coverage.
David Millar, a four-time Tour de France stage winner, is a commentator for ITV Sport, and Bradley Wiggins has previously been an in-race pundit on a motorbike for TNT Sports. Tejay van Garderen, DS at EF Education-Easypost, is also part of the analysis show this year on NBC. Sharing resources with the pan-European broadcaster Eurosport, additional interviews often come in from other nation's reporters such as Anders Mielke.
With this impressive lineup of commentators and hosts, the 2023 Tour de France promises to be an exciting event for cycling enthusiasts around the world. Tune in to ITV, TNT Sports, or NBC to catch all the action live or catch up on highlights after the race.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the engaging commentary by Gary Imlach, Ned Boulting, and David Millar at ITV during the 2023 Tour de France. Meanwhile, Rob Hatch and Sean Kelly will be providing commentary for TNT Sports, with Luke Rowe, Michael Matthews, Matt White, Owain Doull, Zdeněk Štybar, Larry Warbasse, and Jonathan Vaughters serving as pundits.
