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ESPN's ‘First Take’ Will Find a New Host After Molly Qerim’s Exit

One of the most shocking developments in the sports media world will have a swift resolution. Earlier this week, longtime host Molly Qerim announced that she would be leaving "First Take." Qerim was a ...
Yahoo! Sports

Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim as host of ESPN's 'First Take'

Yahoo Sports Daily host Jason Fitz reacts to the news that Shae Cornette will take over as the host of ESPN’s “First Take.”. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.
Penn Live

SportsCenter anchor chosen as new host for ESPN First Take

ESPN has its replacement for Molly Qerim on First Take. SportsCenter anchor Shae Cornette has been hired to host the show, the network announced Thursday morning. Cornette’s first day as the new host ...
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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host; Stephen A. Smith reacts

ESPN announced Thursday that Shae Cornette will be the new host of “First Take.” The SportsCenter anchor will make her debut Monday, Nov. 3 after serving as a fill-in host over the last several years.
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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...
USA Today

Shae Cornette named full-time 'First Take' host at ESPN with Stephen A. Smith's blessing

Shae Cornette has been named the new full-time host of ESPN's "First Take," joining the popular Stephen A. Smith-led program. Cornette, who joined ESPN in 2020, has previously been a fill-in host for ...
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Former NFL MVP signs multi-year deal with ESPN to appear on First Take

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has agreed to a new multi-year contract with ESPN, the network announced on Wednesday. The move comes just in time for football season. Newton signed with ESPN last October ...
Awful Announcing

‘First Take’ won’t be as good without its unsung hero in Molly Qerim

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 ...
The Big Lead

ESPN First Take makes embarrassing mistake while hyping up Dallas Cowboys

The ESPN First Take crew discussed the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but didn't realize a clip they showed was from a previous year. The hosts of ESPN First Take, Molly Qerim, Stephen A ...
Awful Announcing

Drew Brees no longer with ESPN’s ‘First Take’

With Drew Brees joining Fox Sports as a game analyst, the former NFL quarterback will no longer be making weekly appearances on ESPN’s First Take. Brees never seemed like a great fit for First Take.
USA Today

ESPN exec reveals why Molly Qerim left 'First Take' so abruptly

This week, we learned there were reports of Molly Qerim exiting First Take and ESPN by the end of the year... followed by her stunning announcement that indicated it was happening quickly. On ...