Following the abrupt news that Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN, First Take finds itself in need of a new host. Qerim’s departure from the Worldwide Leader leaves a sizable void on the First Take desk. The ...

We still don’t know the full story regarding why Molly Qerim left ESPN. But what is clear is that First Take won’t be the same without her. That’s not a knock on whoever ultimately replaces her. ESPN ...

“Last night, she abruptly resigned,” said ESPN‘s Stephen A. Smith of his longtime First Take cohort, Molly Qerim, this afternoon. “The details, quite frankly, are none of y’all business,” he said, ...

Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim and the rest of the "First Take" crew will be on the move this month. ESPN announced last week that "Get Up" and "First Take" were shifting locations from its Seaport ...

ESPN has decided on a new host for “First Take,” as Shae Cornette has been assigned to the role that was previously held by Molly Qerim. Cornette will become the new full-time host of “First Take” ...

ESPN’s First Take features host Molly Qerim engaging in thought-provoking discussions about trending sports topics. She is joined by analysts and guests offering their opinions on the trends. Recently ...

A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette ...

Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim will take ESPN's First Take crew on a tour of four HBCU campuses this fall. The popular morning debate show will expand its on-site coverage of HBCU football at ...