Awful Announcing

‘First Take’ adds Cam Newton as regular panelist

Cam Newton has not been shy about his ambitions and goals to advance in the sports media ever since his playing days in the NFL have come to an end. And now he’s going to get his big chance. On ...
Awful Announcing

‘First Take’ won’t be as good without its unsung hero in Molly Qerim

We still don’t know the full story regarding why Molly Qerim left ESPN. But what is clear is that First Take won’t be the same without her. That’s not a knock on whoever ultimately replaces her. ESPN ...
The New York Times

ESPN’s ‘First Take’: Skip and Stephen A. embraced debate, played the hits and changed TV

In June 2012, in the middle of the NBA Finals, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless locked into another disagreement. This one sounded nothing like their battles on ESPN’s “First Take,” the controversial ...
Yahoo! Sports

'First Take' Fans Not Happy With Molly Qerim's Replacement

'First Take' Fans Not Happy With Molly Qerim's Replacement originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN's "First Take" remains on the air this week, but with a different crew than usual. Molly Qerim, the ...
Hosted on MSN

Potential candidates to replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’ after shock ESPN exit

Molly Qerim’s ESPN exit rocked the sports television world this week when the “First Take” host resigned in a note posted Monday to her Instagram Story. Qerim announced her decision to leave the ...
Yahoo! Sports

Molly Qerim Excited For New Addition To ESPN's 'First Take'

ESPN host Molly Qerim is excited by a new addition to "First Take." Qerim, a University of Connecticut graduate who has co-hosted the morning debate show since 2015, has seen many debate partners come ...
Heavy.com

Stephen A. Smith Sends Message About New ‘First Take’ Cohost

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...
New York Post

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

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 ...
New York Post

Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star of the ...
Hosted on MSN

5 potential Molly Qerim replacements on ‘First Take’

Following the abrupt news that Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN, First Take finds itself in need of a new host. Qerim’s departure from the Worldwide Leader leaves a sizable void on the First Take desk. The ...
Fox News

Longtime 'First Take' host Molly Qerim confirms ESPN exit: 'Time to close this incredible chapter'

ESPN’s long-running daytime program "First Take" will soon lose a familiar face. On Tuesday, longtime moderator and co-host Molly Qerim announced she would leave the show and the network later this ...