“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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

A new face is coming to ESPN's "First Take." The network has tabbed Shae Cornette as Molly Qerim's replacement after the long-time host left the program in September, according to Front Office Sports.

One month after Molly Qerim left ESPN and her post as host of First Take, the network has named Shae Cornette as new host of its morning show. ESPN confirmed to Michael McCarthy and Ryan Glasspiegel ...

Last month, former “First Take” host Molly Qerim announced her surprise exit from ESPN. Speaking on the SI Podcast this week, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo suggested that Qerim likely left the network because ...

The sudden departure of longtime host Molly Qerim from ESPN’s First Take was one of the more surprising sports media stories of 2025, but weekly guest host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo recently provided an ...

It turns out even one of ESPN’s most recognizable faces wasn’t earning anywhere close to what fans might expect. Molly Qerim’s salary has reportedly leaked online, raising eyebrows across the sports ...

Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley said his former ESPN colleague, Molly Qerim, abruptly left the Worldwide Leader because she wanted to make as much as other female talent, including ...

It appears that Molly Qerim felt disrespected by ESPN. Qerim’s abrupt departure not only from the First Take show she co-hosted with Stephen A. Smith for 10 years, but also from the ESPN network, came ...

ESPN's 'First Take' with hosts Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith ahead of The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic 2022. / Julie Vennitti Botos / USA TODAY NETWORK Molly Qerim’s abrupt departure ...

Molly Qerim is set for her first appearance since her shock exit from ESPN earlier this month. The former “First Take” host will moderate a Q&A with UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley Wednesday ...