Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice ...

New 'First Take' host Shae Cornette addresses Molly Qerim's exit for first time

This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle as New 'First Take' host Shae Cornette addresses ...
Yahoo! Sports

Molly Qerim wanted off ‘First Take’ as ESPN negotiations broke down

Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, shed light on Molly Qerim’s abrupt exit Monday from “First Take” after hosting the show since 2015. In an interview with The Athletic released Thursday, ...

Shae Cornette debuts as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement as Stephen A. Smith trolls crowd of Cowboys fans

Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his over-the-top intro that ...
Total Pro Sports

Inside Source Offers New Reason Behind Molly Qerim’s Shocking Exit From ESPN

When Molly Qerim suddenly left First Take last month, fans thought it was just another routine change. TV hosts come and go all the time. But this felt different. It wasn’t just a short break, it ...

The boss has arrived at First Take. Shae Cornette makes promises that will make viewers forget Molly Qerim

Last September, ESPN's First Take experienced an unexpected shake-up. The show's longtime host, Molly Qerim, suddenly ...

‘First Take’ Fans React to Shae Cornette’s First Day as Host After Replacing Molly Querim

Shae Cornette made her big debut as the new cohost of First Take on the show’s Monday, November 3, episode. It was quite a ...
Total Pro Sports

Stephen A Smith Speaks Out On Live TV About Molly Qerim Quitting ESPN During Opening Segment Of ‘First Take’ [VIDEO]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith opened Tuesday’s episode of ‘First Take’ without Molly Qerim at the desk, immediately addressing her decision to quit the network. News of Molly’s departure from The Worldwide ...
New York Post

ESPN responds to Molly Qerim’s shock exit that wasn’t revealed ‘the way’ she hoped

The news of Molly Qerim’s ESPN exit did not come out in the way she had hoped it would. In a note posted to her Instagram Story, the “First Take” host said Tuesday morning that news “came out earlier ...
Sports Illustrated

Molly Qerim ‘Abruptly Resigned’ From ‘First Take’ According to Stephen A. Smith

Molly Qerim has left ESPN and First Take. Qerim appeared on Monday's edition of the show, but by the evening there was a story that she would be leaving her job at the end of the year. When Tuesday's ...
Larry Brown Sports

Stephen A. Smith gives emotional farewell to Molly Qerim

Molly Qerim has confirmed she is leaving ESPN, and Stephen A. Smith delivered an emotional farewell to his longtime colleague on Tuesday. A report surfaced on Monday night that Qerim would be leaving ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN’s First Take Finds Molly Qerim’s Replacement

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran ...