ESPN's morning show, 'First Take' with Stephen A Smith will have a on-site, live show for the Magic City Classic ...

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 ...

DAYTONA BEACH — The Moore Gymnasium erupted as Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, Ryan Clark and Shae Cornette arrived at their seats for a live taping of ESPN’s “First Take” at Bethune-Cookman University ...

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 ...

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of “First Take,” following the departure of long-time anchor Molly Qerim in September, according to Front Office Sports. Cornette, who has been ...

Molly Qerim departed as ESPN's First Take host; Shae Cornette was announced as replacement. Cornette praised for her dynamic presence and confidence across ESPN platforms since 2020. Stephen A. Smith ...

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 ...

Shae Cornette has been announced as the new host of ESPN talk show “First Take.” She is a newer on-air figure at ESPN and she shared her reaction to the news via social media. “Thank you for all the ...

Former ESPN host Molly Qerim appears to be enjoying her time away from the spotlight. Qerim first joined ESPN in 2006 before having stints at CBS and NFL Network. When she returned to the Worldwide ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Stephen A. Smith says he negotiated stepping down from “NBA Countdown” as part of his contract renewal. The “First ...