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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Why is Molly Qerim leaving 'First Take'? What's behind abrupt ESPN departure

In a sports-TV shocker, Molly Qerim, the host of "First Take" on ESPN since 2015, is leaving the network at the end of 2025. "After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible ...