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

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “First Take” has a new host. Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will move over to the popular sports ...

Stephen A. Smith makes statement on ESPN finding new “First Take” host. ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new ...

Shae Cornette replaces Molly Qerim as First Take host, and it looks like the fans might actually like the pick. ESPN has found its new face for First Take. Shae Cornette, a familiar presence across ...

Molly Qerim departed as ESPN's First Take host; Shae Cornette was announced as replacement. Cornette praised for her dynamic presence and confidence across ESPN platforms since 2020. Stephen A. Smith ...

“Hosting ‘First Take’ is no easy assignment. It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more,” said Smith, in prepared remarks. “:I’ve seen her ...

Molly Qerim attends ESPN’s First Take at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College on November 8, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Image via Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has ...

ESPN has chosen their new “First Take” host. Shae Cornette will replace Molly Qerim as a host alongside Stephen A. Smith on the popular morning show, according to Front Office Sports. Last month, ...

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, ...