Stephen A. Smith and crew have a new ringleader on "First Take." 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 ...

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 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, ...

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 to ...

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 ...

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’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new host following Molly Qerim’s sudden departure on Sept. 16. The replacement ...

ESPN's "First Take" filmed a live episode at Bethune-Cookman University as part of its HBCU tour. The event highlighted Bethune-Cookman sports, featured athletic director Reggie Theus, and discussed ...

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take. “Shae is meticulous in her preparation, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile personalities, and ...