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 ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN Announces Plan To Replace Molly Qerim On 'First Take'

ESPN announced on Thursday its process for replacing Molly Qerim on "First Take" moving forward. Qerim, 41, had served as the co-host of ESPN's morning debate show since 2015. The University of ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Athlon Sports

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Gets New ‘First Take’ Colleague

View post: Columbia’s $50 Half-Zip Fleece Pullovers Are Now Just $25 — ‘Soft and Warm’ A new "First Take" guest has signed a multi-year deal to expand role at ESPN. He will also serve as an analyst on ...
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 ...