ESPN host Molly Qerim might need another vacation after her Christmas break. The “First Take” host had another viral moment with Stephen A. Smith, who likened her to a supermodel during Wednesday’s installment of the daily ESPN show, according to a video posted to X by Awful Announcing. Qerim appeared to mouth, “what the f–k,” … Read more
“First Take” will only be getting weirder in 2024, it seems. During Tuesday’s episode, Dan Orlovsky was holding host Molly Qerim’s shoe and decided to take a whiff. Qerim reacted with shock, as one would expect. “Are you really sniffing the shoe? I just got the shoe and I have tights on. Don’t be weird,” Qerim … Read more
Now, Stephen A. Smith wants to stick to sports. Smith went on a rant about the reaction to Molly Qerim and Kimberley A. Martin on Wednesday’s episode of “First Take.” “Stop drooling over Molly and Kim,” Smith said. “They aight. I’m just talking to my boys — they’re getting on my nerves.” Smith said he … Read more
Stephen A. Smith got a little too distracted by his own wardrobe to come up with an NFC Super Bowl contender on the spot. On Thursday’s edition of “First Take,” the group, including Smith, Damien Woody and Kimberley Martin, was going around and picking who they think will represent the NFC in the Big Game … Read more
He may motivate some to change the channel. Stephen A. Smith made the “First Take” debate on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce somewhat uncomfortable with the tone of his voice Monday. The panel — Smith, Molly Qerim, Shannon Sharpe and Dan Orlovsky — were debating if Swift deserves credit for Kelce’s improved performances when she … Read more
Stephen A. Smith ignited a painfully awkward moment with Molly Qerim when he couldn’t stop saying “vibrating” on-air. During Thursday’s episode of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith was discussing Raiders wideout Davante Adams and his frustration with the offense when he heard his co-host’s phone nearby. “That’s Molly’s cell phone ringing by the way,” Smith … Read more
Stephen A. Smith got called out on his own show. Sports radio personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo went off on Smith about his weight during the “What are you mad about” segment on Wednesday’s “First Take” show. “You know, Stevie? Here’s what I want you to do. We all saw the pictures. We all saw … Read more
Molly Qerim took the “First Take” faithful to task. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was making his customary Wednesday morning appearance on the ESPN program with Stephen A. Smith when the debate turned to the Celtics. Smith believes the Celtics should be the favorites to win the 2024 NBA championship, while Russo was not buying the … Read more
Future anthropologists will be fascinated by the manic notes left by Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. Russo had his weekly appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday, and host Molly Qerim fulfilled a promise to share Russo’s show notes. What Qerim revealed was a remarkable combination of bubbles, numbers, single words or abbreviations and line items … Read more
“First Take” had a moment of awkwardness on Wednesday when Molly Qerim suggested that recently retired NFL star and coveted media free agent J.J. Watt would become Pat McAfee’s co-host, which wasn’t a deal that he was aware of. “You have a lot of exciting new projects, beyond being a new dad: You’ll be the … Read more