The former host discussed the rift between himself and Stephen A. Smith that eventually led to his departure from the ...

Molly Qerim left First Take abruptly last month, with a lot of talk from both colleagues and an exec at ESPN that it was related to contract talk and her future at the network. But now, the Worldwide ...

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...

Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Several weeks after long-time ...

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran ...

View post: Ego's High-Powered 56V Replacement Batteries Are Over $100 Off on Amazon for Black Friday Shae Cornette named permanent host of ESPN’s First Take, replacing Molly Qerim. She co-founded a ...

“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 ...

"First Take" host Shae Cornette was a bit confused during this Tuesday's interview with WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio.

Why is First Take at Bethune-Cookman? “First Take’s” trip to Bethune-Cookman is part of its largest HBCU tour to date. It’s timely, with t ...

ESPN is going to hold a tryout period before settling on a new host for “First Take.” “I don’t know if it’ll be someone in-house or not,” Magnus said. “The one thing that was unexpected was the timing ...

ESPN has found its new face for First Take. Shae Cornette, a familiar presence across the network’s programming, will take over as the show’s host alongside Stephen A. Smith beginning November 3, per ...