Molly Qerim has shared her final take. The longtime ESPN personality is stepping away from her role as the host of First Take—a show she’s been a part of since 2015. “Hosting this show has been one of ...

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 ...

Longtime host Molly Qerim announced on her Instagram story that she’ll be leaving the show and ESPN. “After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from ...

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 ...

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...

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 ...