Stephen A. Smith opens up about Molly Qerim’s sudden exit, saying the decision came from above and admitting he didn’t want ...

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has revealed the reasons behind his former co-host Molly Qerim’s exit from the network. Qerim, ...

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 ...

After a stretch of guest anchors and a wave of speculation, ESPN has officially found its new First Take host. The network has chosen Shae Cornette to take over the seat long held by Molly Qerim, who ...

The sudden departure of longtime host Molly Qerim from ESPN’s First Take was one of the more surprising sports media stories of 2025, but weekly guest host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo recently provided an ...

Molly Qerim started her new job after leaving ESPN and First Take back in mid-September. She, of course, turned heads with her fit as usual for her first day. The 41-year-old Qerim abruptly quit First ...

Molly Qerim will be back on a small screen near you for the first time since her sudden “First Take” exit in September. Qerim will serve as host for Zuffa Boxing — a joint venture between TKO and Sela ...

ESPN has decided on a new host for 'First Take' after the departure of Molly Qerim. | Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN Qerim has not yet revealed where she plans to take her career after ...

ESPN has their new “First Take” host. After a month-long tryout period, the network chose Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on “First Take,” Front Office Sports reported Thursday. “Thank you for ...

Former First Take host Molly Qerim has secured her first job since her abrupt resignation from ESPN in September. Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reports that Qerim will be the host for ...