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Report: Molly Qerim to part ways with ESPN, 'First Take'

ESPN personality Molly Qerim is leaving the network and the show First Take at the end of the year. According to Austin Karp of the Sports Business Journal, Qerim was offered a contract to stay at ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN’s First Take Finds Molly Qerim’s Replacement

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 ...
KRDO

‘It’s easier to fight the whole world than to fight yourself’: Why transgender swimmer Lia Thomas wouldn’t change a thing

(CNN) — In a rare interview, Lia Thomas described what life was like as arguably the most prominent transgender swimmer in the world. Thomas has been the subject of global scrutiny after winning a ...
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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “First Take” has a new host. Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will move over to the popular sports ...
Athlon Sports

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New ‘First Take’ Host After Molly Qerim’s Departure

Stephen A. Smith makes statement on ESPN finding new “First Take” host. ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new ...
TV Insider

Shae Cornette to Host ESPN’s ‘First Take’: What to Know About Molly Qerim’s Replacement

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take. “Shae is meticulous in her preparation, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile personalities, and ...
ClutchPoints

ESPN’s First Take Molly Qerim replacement is Shae Cornette

Shae Cornette replaces Molly Qerim as First Take host, and it looks like the fans might actually like the pick. ESPN has found its new face for First Take. Shae Cornette, a familiar presence across ...
Variety

Shae Cornette Joins ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Molly Qerim Exit

“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 ...
Deadline.com

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Picks Shae Cornette To Succeed Molly Qerim As Host

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, ...
USA Today

ESPN chooses Molly Qerim's 'First Take' replacement, per report

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 ...