ESPN analyst Mina Kimes to host 2026 National Spelling Bee finals
The Korean American broadcaster brings NFL-style analysis to one of America’s most recognizable academic competitions.
Korean American sports broadcaster Mina Kimes will host the televised semifinals and finals of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee as organizers attempt to rebuild the competition’s national TV audience. Kimes, who became one of ESPN’s most recognizable NFL analysts after starting her career as a business reporter…
