Shae Cornette replaces Molly Qerim as "First Take" host, joining Stephen A. Smith ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season tip-off.

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 ...

ESPN has named Shae Cornette as the fulltime host of the popular debate show. Her first official show will be Nov. 3, although she has been a fill-in host over the past month.

After weeks of speculation, ESPN has officially chosen Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing Molly Qerim, ...

It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more," Stephen A. Smith’s statement read in a release. “I’ve seen her command the desk with poise and ...

Molly Qerim, the influential host of ESPN's First Take, has announced on social media her departure from the show after a decade. Qerim, a prominent figure in sports media, has been a part of ESPN ...

Molly Qerim's departure from ESPN's First Take left fans saddened and disheartened. Qerim had become an identifiable face of ...

ESPN is going to hold a tryout period before settling on a new host for “First Take.” “I don’t know if it’ll be someone in-house or not,” Magnus said. “The one thing that was unexpected was the timing ...