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

The sudden departure of Molly Qerim puts a tremendous amount of pressure on her 'First Take' replacement for ESPN's marquee ...
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Why is Molly Qerim leaving First Take? Chris “Mad Dog” Russo believes the former host left ESPN before her contract expired

Molly Qerim had been serving as a host on the ESPN show for a decade, though she had been working at the network since 2005.

Molly Qerim opens up about her future plans after ‘First Take’ exit, but keeps details under wraps

Molly Qerim has departed ESPN's First Take after 19 years, sparking speculation about her next move. While she remains silent ...

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 ...

The boss has arrived at First Take. Shae Cornette makes promises that will make viewers forget Molly Qerim

Last September, ESPN's First Take experienced an unexpected shake-up. The show's longtime host, Molly Qerim, suddenly ...

Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star ...
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What was Molly Qerim’s ESPN salary? Details revealed as she calls offer insulting before exit

Molly Qerim also wanted to take part in more shows outside of First Take. ESPN refused to allow that. With no deal agreed, she decided to walk away. On September 20, 2025, she announced her exit on ...

TV host Shae Cornette makes life-changing decision, steps into a new chapter at ESPN’s First Take

ESPN has named Shae Cornette as the new host of \"First Take,\" succeeding Molly Qerim. Cornette, who joined ESPN in 2020, ...
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Molly Qerim’s ridiculously low ESPN salary revealed reportedly before stunning exit

ESPN's 'First Take' with hosts Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith ahead of The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic 2022. / Julie Vennitti Botos / USA TODAY NETWORK Molly Qerim’s abrupt departure ...
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Inside Source Offers New Reason Behind Molly Qerim’s Shocking Exit From ESPN

When Molly Qerim suddenly left First Take last month, fans thought it was just another routine change. TV hosts come and go all the time. But this felt different. It wasn’t just a short break, it ...

Shae Cornette to Replace Molly Qerim on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take.