Shae Cornette debuts as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement as Stephen A. Smith trolls crowd of Cowboys fans

Shae Cornette debuts as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement as Stephen A. Smith trolls crowd of Cowboys fans

 A new era of “First Take” has officially begun. Shae Cornette made her anticipated debut Monday as the show’s new host, weeks after ESPN announced she would succeed Molly Qerim, who abruptly left the network in September. Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his … Read more

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

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

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star of the show, as her era as the host of “First Take” begins Monday. In a wide-ranging interview with The Post, Cornette — … Read more

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette would take on the role. Shae Cornette was named the new host of “First Take” in October 2025. Instagram/shaepeppler She will … Read more

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

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. Qerim, who hosted “First Take” for 10 years, abruptly quit the show and ESPN last month after reports emerged that she would be leaving at the … Read more

Jim Cornette Praises WWE Up and Comer For ‘Looking Like A Star’

Jim Cornette Praises WWE Up and Comer For ‘Looking Like A Star’

Jim Cornette gave his thoughts on various topics, including Madcap Moss, during his Jim Cornette Experience. Cornette spoke highly of Moss’ look, in-ring prowess, and overall athleticism while he finds his way in WWE.  “But next up was for the NXT North American Title, which was just won by Solo Sikoa on apparently the last … Read more