The sudden departure of Molly Qerim puts a tremendous amount of pressure on her 'First Take' replacement for ESPN's marquee ...

Molly Qerim had been serving as a host on the ESPN show for a decade, though she had been working at the network since 2005.

Molly Qerim has departed ESPN's First Take after 19 years, sparking speculation about her next move. While she remains silent ...

Last September, ESPN's First Take experienced an unexpected shake-up. The show's longtime host, Molly Qerim, suddenly ...

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 ...

The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star ...

Molly Qerim also wanted to take part in more shows outside of First Take. ESPN refused to allow that. With no deal agreed, she decided to walk away. On September 20, 2025, she announced her exit on ...

ESPN has named Shae Cornette as the new host of \"First Take,\" succeeding Molly Qerim. Cornette, who joined ESPN in 2020, ...

When Molly Qerim suddenly left First Take last month, fans thought it was just another routine change. TV hosts come and go all the time. But this felt different. It wasn’t just a short break, it ...

ESPN's 'First Take' with hosts Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith ahead of The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic 2022. / Julie Vennitti Botos / USA TODAY NETWORK Molly Qerim’s abrupt departure ...

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 ...

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take.