Mikaela Shiffrin's Unplanned F-Bomb Shock on Live 'Today' Show Segment

Mikaela Shiffrin, a celebrated Olympic skier, inadvertently used profanity on live TV while speaking with the "Today" show about her recent gold medal win and her personal journey following her father's passing.

Unexpected Moment on Live TV

During an interview in Milan, Italy, Shiffrin accidentally swore before quickly apologizing. The hosts, Carson Daly, Hoda Kotb, and Craig Melvin assured her it was okay and expressed their support by saying they would cover any FCC fines.

A Night to Celebrate

Shiffrin described being encouraged by teammates to enjoy espresso martinis after her victory, suggesting this might have contributed to her on-air slip-up. She humorously mentioned how everyone kept reminding her to "pace yourself" as they offered more drinks.

Remembering Her Father

Shiffrin's father, Jeff, passed away unexpectedly in 2020 from head trauma. His sudden death deeply affected her, and she shared how she stayed by his side during his final hours.

Mikaela Shiffrin secured another gold at the Milan Cortina Games, making history as the first US skier to win three Olympic gold medals. Her previous victories were in Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018.

On Instagram, Shiffrin reflected on facing challenges and criticisms, stating she overcame her fears to achieve this victory. She concluded joyfully acknowledging both the medal and the personal triumph of winning.