Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

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 Molly Qerim since 2015. He praised Qerim as “an ...

ESPN's ‘First Take,' Stephen A. Smith bring Spurs-Knicks debate to Alamo Plaza

ESPN's "First Take" broadcast from Alamo Plaza the morning after Game 1 drew Spurs and Knicks fans into a downtown Finals scene full of chants, debate and Wembanyama talk.
Men's Journal

Who is Shae Cornette? Meet ESPN’s New ‘First Take’ Host

View post: Pat McAfee Might Get a Massive Pay Raise at ESPN Shae Cornette named permanent host of ESPN’s First Take, replacing Molly Qerim. She co-founded a cancer fundraiser and overcame personal challenges with her sister's illness. Cornette switched ...
The Big Lead

Meet Shae Cornette, ESPN’s ‘First Take’ replacement for Molly Qerim

Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Several weeks after long-time ESPN First Take host Molly Qerim left the Worldwide Leader ...
Staten Island Advance

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 on Nov. 3, according to a news release.
Yardbarker

Shae Cornette reacts to the ESPN ‘First Take’ announcement

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 support… excited for this next chapter!”
Penn Live

SportsCenter anchor chosen as new host for ESPN First Take

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 of First Take is set for Monday, Nov. 3. Cornette ...
Men's Journal

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Will Find a New Host After Molly Qerim’s Exit

View post: Watching the NFL Will Be More Difficult & Expensive Than Ever This Year One of the most shocking developments in the sports media world will have a swift resolution. Earlier this week, longtime host Molly Qerim announced that she would be ...

Fan violence blamed on gambling

DraftKings probably likes its ESPN partnership until someone on First Take attributes increased fan violence to sports wagering. In one of the most hyped sporting events in New York history, the Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs Monday night.