Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New 'First Take' Host After Molly Qerim's Departure

ESPN's First Take debuted in May 2007, and Stephen A. Smith has been a staple on the show since 2012. Recently, longtime host Molly Qerim officially departed. On Thursday, ESPN announced that Shae ...
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ESPN's 'First Take' Is Facing Criticism For Coverage Thursday

ESPN's "First Take" is facing serious backlash Thursday for the way it covered one of the biggest stories in NBA history. On ...

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 ...

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

"First Take" and Stephen A. Smith have a new ringleader in Shae Cornette, who replaces Molly Qerim as the host of the popular ESPN program.
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ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Picks Shae Cornette To Succeed Molly Qerim As Host

ESPN has chosen SportsCenter anchor Shae Cornette to take over as host of its flagship daytime talk show First Take. Molly Qerim, who hosted of the show headlined by Stephen A. Smith for 10 years, ...

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 ...