ESPN’s Molly Qerim replacement kicks off new ‘First Take’ era

Shae Cornette made her debut as new “First Take” host on Monday as the ESPN morning show embarks on a new era. Cornette, 39, ...

Shae Cornette gets loud welcome on new 'First Take' host's opening day

What a way for the new host of First Take to start. Shae Peppler Cornette had her first day on the ESPN debate show after the ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN Fans Torn On Molly Qerim's 'First Take' Replacement

With Molly Qerim no longer at ESPN, fans are eager to find out who'll replace her as the host of "First Take." An official announcement hasn't been made yet, but a candidate for the position has ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN Has Found Molly Qerim’s Replacement for First Take Host

Following Molly Qerim’s departure from ESPN earlier this year, 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, ...

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

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 would take on the role. Here’s what to know ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cleveland.com

ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

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 ...
USA Today

Shae Cornette named full-time 'First Take' host at ESPN with Stephen A. Smith's blessing

Shae Cornette has been named the new full-time host of ESPN's "First Take," joining the popular Stephen A. Smith-led program. Cornette, who joined ESPN in 2020, has previously been a fill-in host for ...
Sports Illustrated

ESPN Names Official Replacement for Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

ESPN has decided on a new host for 'First Take' after the departure of Molly Qerim. / Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN Qerim has not yet revealed where she plans to take her career after ...
Awful Announcing

Paul Finebaum scheduled for ‘First Take’ on Tuesday despite ESPN ban reports

ESPN is pushing back against reports that Paul Finebaum has been pulled from the network’s programming after expressing interest in running for U.S. Senate. Outkick’s Clay Travis reported Monday ...