Shae Cornette debuts as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement as Stephen A. Smith trolls crowd of Cowboys fans

Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his over-the-top intro that ...

ESPN’s Molly Qerim replacement kicks off new ‘First Take’ era

Shae Cornette made her debut as new “First Take” host on Monday as the ESPN morning show embarks on a new era. Cornette, 39, ...

‘First Take’ Fans React to Shae Cornette’s First Day as Host

Shae Cornette made her big debut as the new cohost of First Take on the show’s Monday, November 3, episode. It was quite a ...

‘First Take’ Fans React to Shae Cornette’s First Day as Host After Replacing Molly Querim

Shae Cornette made her big debut as the new cohost of First Take on the show’s Monday, November 3, episode. It was quite a ...

Shae Cornette gets loud welcome on new 'First Take' host's opening day

What a way for the new host of First Take to start. Shae Peppler Cornette had her first day on the ESPN debate show after the ...
The Indianapolis Star

IU grad Shae Cornette named host of 'First Take' on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith

Shae Cornette graduated from IU where a professor encouraged her career in broadcast journalism. She joined ESPN in 2020 and has been a longtime anchor on SportsCenter. Cornette will make her debut as ...
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Shae Cornette Is the New Host of ESPN's 'First Take' — What Is her Net Worth?

Sports fans are curious about the new host of ESPN's show, First Take, Shae Cornette. The broadcast journalist was announced as the new host on Oct. 16, 2025, in a press release shared by the network.
Los Angeles Times

Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

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 ...
Athlon Sports

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

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 ...
Variety

Shae Cornette Joins ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Molly Qerim Exit

“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 ...
Cleveland.com

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 network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...