The current co-host shines as the former makes her big comeback announcement.

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 ...

Former ESPN employee Molly Qerim is back on television after a surprising few months that left ESPN fans confused during the end of her First Take tenure. The former colleague of Stephen A. Smith ...

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 ...

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, ...

“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 its replacement for Molly Qerim on First Take. SportsCenter anchor Shae Cornette has been hired to host the show, the network announced Thursday morning. Cornette’s first day as the new host ...