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‘First Take’ Host Announces Shocking Departure From ESPN

Molly Qerim said Monday she is leaving ESPN’s “First Take,” ending a 10-year run with Stephen A. Smith on the sports network’s signature morning show. “After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to ...
NJ.com

‘First Take’ host to leave ESPN in shocking move

Molly Qerim, host of ESPN’s “First Take,” will be leaving the show and the network at the end of this year, she announced on Monday. “After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this ...
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...
Yahoo! Sports

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

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 ...