“I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter,” the host said.

As Stephen A. Smith reconfigures First Take after ESPN’s latest wave of layoffs, he is going back to what works. Last week, Smith revealed that the show’s original host, Skip Bayless, will join the ...

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless are officially reuniting on ESPN’s “First Take,” but Bayless will not return to the daily ...

ESPN's "First Take" welcomes Shae Cornette as its new host, replacing Molly Qerim. A seasoned journalist with a background in broadcast journalism and kinesiology, Cornette has a notable career at the ...

Former ESPN host Molly Qerim has broken her silence following her September 2025 exit from First Take. She publicly defended Dr. Kanayama, a physician she credits with restoring her health after a ...

Veteran sportscaster Molly Qerim has confirmed reports that she will leave “ESPN First Take” at the end of 2025. Qerim noted on Instagram that she didn’t want her departure to be leaked by a ...