Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...

Skip Bayless return has major impact on First Take ratings

Skip Bayless made his return to First Take with Stephen A. Smith last Friday and it had a major impact on ratings. Per Front Office Sports, Bayless’s “first appearance on First Take in a decade drew ...
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 ...
Opinion

Shannon Sharpe ‘First Take’ return ‘not under consideration’ amid Skip Bayless comeback

Skip Bayless is coming back to where it all started. On Friday, the godfather of sports debate television will return to First Take alongside his former longtime foil, Stephen A. Smith. The duo ...
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 ...
Fox News

Top 3 moments in Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' reunion on First Take

After about a 10-year hiatus, Skip Bayless was back on ESPN’s First Take battling against his familiar foe, Stephen A. Smith. From debating where LeBron James ranks on the list of all-time NBA greats, ...
Front Office Sports on MSN

Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
Athlon Sports

Stephen A. Smith's Behavior Causing Serious 'Tension' Behind The Scenes At 'First Take'

A different kind of drama is said to be brewing behind closed doors on ESPN’s “First Take.” The show’s headliner, Stephen A. Smith, who is used to being the one stirring the controversy, appears to be ...
Talksport

Stephen A. Smith opens up after Molly Qerim rocks First Take with shock decision that leaves future of ESPN show in doubt

Qerim, who is a fan favourite, is a respected NBA and NFL presenter. She has hosted First Take, the network's flagship morning sports breakfast show, since 2015, but now her ten-year association with ...
Awful Announcing

First Take will permanently move to ESPN’s New York studios as of September 3, while afternoon specials saw audience gains

Putting studio programming in New York instead of Bristol has long been a topic of discussion around ESPN, with that initially announced as the plan for Mike and Mike in May 2015 (along with the ...
Heavy.com

Stephen A. Smith Sends Message About New ‘First Take’ Cohost

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...