Superfan Leslie Jones, a Huge Hit on Social Media, Is Joining NBC Olympics as a Contributor

SNL star tweets her way to Rio

Leslie Jones is going to Rio.

After several days of cheering on Team USA from her couch, the Saturday Night Live star will be heading to the games, joining NBC Olympics as a contributor.

Jones has been live-tweeting her Olympics viewing experience, skirting NBC's own rigid rights-usage policies along the way. From gymnastics and tennis, to archery, cycling, rugby and more, Jones provides play-by-play as she records herself watching events on her TV and laptop. 

 

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