ESPN, First Take and Molly Qerim
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ESPN has named a replacement for Molly Qerim on their marquee franchise, "First Take," after her stunning and still highly-debated exit. Her name is Shae Cornet
Shae Cornette replaces Molly Qerim as "First Take" host, joining Stephen A. Smith ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season tip-off.
As First Take enters life after Molly Qerim, the ESPN morning debate show is beginning to audition potential replacements. First up: Amina Smith, who hosted Monday’s episode featuring Stephen A. Smith remote from Baltimore and Cam Newton and Dan Orlovsky ...
Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN’s First Take after hosting the program for 10 years. The 41-year-old TV personality issued a statement Tuesday on her Instagram Story to share the news. She will depart at the end of the year. “After much reflection, I’ve ...
In a sports-TV shocker, Molly Qerim, the host of "First Take" on ESPN since 2015, is leaving the network at the end of 2025. "After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim posted ...