We’ve reached the end of the line...- The Peacock’s big event last night was Matt Lauer’s interview with Mr. Lochtegate himself—it was hyped throughout the evening and showed late. Then, they held what are presumably the best bits to air on the Today Show on Monday.
- Lochte apparently considers himself a hero because he waited to recant his lie until the other swimmers were back in the US. Meanwhile, the network accidentally created a social media story after Al Roker went off on Lochte apologist Billy Bush on the Today show. Or perhaps it was planned so the Peacock could hedge their bets?
- In any case, Lochte is watching his endorsements evaporate en masse. Oh, and the QISEOC says there will be further actions taken against the swimmers—cue the synchronized slapping of wrists...
- Hey, we finally got Rhythmic Gymnastics on the Peacock mothership—at least for an hour.
- Worst QISE commercial? People being shocked that Chevrolet has a car elevator.
- Prime time began with Costas and Michaels at the Rio Apple Store, tempting fate by saying how things went off without a major hitch. Guys—you’ve still got the Closing Ceremonies...
- Speaking of—Tirico, Seacrest, and Carillo walked us through another soggy QISE finale (“curated” for your protection).
- Dancers dressed up as red clay dolls? Not creepy at all.
- The Prime Minister of Japan just changed into Super Mario so he could get to the Closing Ceremony on time! There’s no doubt that the Tokyo 2020 games will be bizarre.
That will do it. I’ll be back in 2018 with Winter QISE coverage from PyeongChang!