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, ...
New York Post

ESPN chooses Shae Cornette as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement

ESPN has their new “First Take” host. After a month-long tryout period, the network chose Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on “First Take,” Front Office Sports reported Thursday. “Thank you for ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN’s First Take Finds Molly Qerim’s Replacement

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 ...
NJ.com

ESPN names replacement for Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

ESPN has chosen their new “First Take” host. Shae Cornette will replace Molly Qerim as a host alongside Stephen A. Smith on the popular morning show, according to Front Office Sports. Last month, ...
Sports Illustrated

New 'First Take' host Shae Cornette addresses Molly Qerim's exit for first time

The veteran sports broadcaster, who has been with ESPN since 2020 after her husband, basketball analyst and former Notre Dame player Jordan Cornette, begged the network to give her a shot, got all the ...
Total Pro Sports

ESPN Announces Shocking Bombshell: Official New Host Replacing Molly Qerim After Her Abrupt Exit from ‘First Take’

ESPN has named Molly Qerim’s replacement after her abrupt departure last month. Qerim, a co-host on the network’s flagship show, ‘First Take’ since 2015, announced her exit on the night of September ...
AOL

Who Is Shae Cornette? Meet Molly Qerim’s Replacement on ESPN’s 'First Take'

There’s a new face at ESPN's First Take desk. After weeks of speculation and on-air tryouts, ESPN confirmed that Shae Cornette will replace Molly Qerim as the new host of its flagship debate show, ...
Deadline.com

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Picks Shae Cornette To Succeed Molly Qerim As Host

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, ...
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 ...
Athlon Sports

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New ‘First Take’ Host After Molly Qerim’s Departure

Stephen A. Smith makes statement on ESPN finding new “First Take” host. ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new ...
Los Angeles Times

Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

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 ...
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 ...