Molly Qerim posts rare Instagram update since ESPN exit

Molly Qerim posts rare Instagram update since ESPN exit

Molly Qerim is enjoying a getaway to Abu Dhabi following her September split from ESPN, as seen in an Instagram Story post on Thursday. The former “First Take” host, who abruptly resigned amid contract negotiations, shared a snapshot of herself walking on a beach while looking out at the ocean. Qerim, who was wearing a … Read more

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

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

Chris Russo shares theory about why ‘embarrassed’ Molly Qerim really left ESPN

Chris Russo shares theory about why ‘embarrassed’ Molly Qerim really left ESPN

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo believes Molly Qerim left ESPN before her contract expired at the end of this year because she didn’t want to finish the year as a “lame duck” with a potential “demotion” on the horizon. During an appearance on the “SI Media podcast” with Jimmy Traina this week, Russo explained that he was “shocked” by … Read more

Molly Qerim’s former colleague reveals her salary and behind-the-scenes ‘drama’ before abrupt ESPN divorce

Molly Qerim’s former colleague reveals her salary and behind-the-scenes ‘drama’ before abrupt ESPN divorce

Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Marcellus Wiley said his former ESPN colleague, Molly Qerim, abruptly left the Worldwide Leader because she wanted to make as much as other female talent, including Malika Andrews and Mina Kimes, as the host of the network’s No. 1 show.  During a recent YouTube video entitled “Why Molly Qerim REALLY … Read more

Molly Qerim set for first appearance since surprise ESPN exit

Molly Qerim set for first appearance since surprise ESPN exit

Molly Qerim is set for her first appearance since her shock exit from ESPN earlier this month. The former “First Take” host will moderate a Q&A with UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley Wednesday night at the Student Union Theater on the school’s Storrs campus. Qerim announced her departure from ESPN two weeks ago, shortly … Read more

How ESPN will decide Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement

How ESPN will decide Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement

ESPN is going to hold a tryout period before settling on a new host for “First Take.” Burke Magnus, the network’s president of content, told The Athletic on Thursday that there will be a 30-to-45-day period where several people will host the show that stars Stephen A. Smith in the wake of host Molly Qerim’s … Read more

Molly Qerim wanted off ‘First Take’ as ESPN negotiations broke down

Molly Qerim wanted off ‘First Take’ as ESPN negotiations broke down

Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, shed light on Molly Qerim’s abrupt exit Monday from “First Take” after hosting the show since 2015. In an interview with The Athletic released Thursday, Magnus explained that prior to Qerim announcing her departure from the Worldwide Leader, both sides had already determined that she would be taken off … Read more

Potential candidates to replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’ after shock ESPN exit

Potential candidates to replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’ after shock ESPN exit

Molly Qerim’s ESPN exit rocked the sports television world this week when the “First Take” host resigned in a note posted Monday to her Instagram Story. Qerim announced her decision to leave the Worldwide Leader after 10 years of working alongside “First Take” star and executive producer Stephen A. Smith, who said the news “came … Read more

Stephen A. Smith accused of making Molly Qerim’s ESPN split ‘so much worse’

Stephen A. Smith accused of making Molly Qerim’s ESPN split ‘so much worse’

Stephen A. Smith just loves stirring the pot. The “Speakeasy” podcast, featuring Emmanuel Acho, Kieran Hickey-Semple and LeSean McCoy, had some jokes for Smith after he stoked the fire following the surprise exit of popular “First Take” host Molly Qerim. “The tone is crazy! Can we be honest here, bro? Her leaving, ‘Hey, like she’s … Read more

Stephen A. Smith hints at reason why Molly Qerim ‘abruptly resigned’ from ESPN: ‘Not happy about it’

Stephen A. Smith hints at reason why Molly Qerim ‘abruptly resigned’ from ESPN: ‘Not happy about it’

Stephen A. Smith said that his now-former “First Take” co-star, Molly Qerim, “abruptly resigned” from ESPN on Monday night, “effective immediately,” after 10 years of sharing the same airwaves. During Tuesday’s installment of his Sirius XM show, Smith explained that ESPN didn’t want to lose Qerim amid contract negotiations with the host, adding “it’s just … Read more

Molly Qerim not on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ as Stephen A. Smith opens with tribute: ‘We’ll miss her’

Molly Qerim not on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ as Stephen A. Smith opens with tribute: ‘We’ll miss her’

After announcing her departure from ESPN on Monday, Molly Qerim was not on “First Take” Tuesday morning. Stephen A. Smith is hosting the show for the rest of the week and opened with a tribute to Qerim, acknowledging her announcement. “Good morning, and welcome to ‘First Take.’ Normally, our friend Molly Qerim would greet you. … Read more

ESPN responds to Molly Qerim’s shock exit that wasn’t revealed ‘the way’ she hoped

ESPN responds to Molly Qerim’s shock exit that wasn’t revealed ‘the way’ she hoped

The news of Molly Qerim’s ESPN exit did not come out in the way she had hoped it would. In a note posted to her Instagram Story, the “First Take” host said Tuesday morning that news “came out earlier than I intended” — hours after Sports Business Journal reported that she turned down ESPN’s offer … Read more

‘First Take’ host Molly Qerim leaving ESPN in stunner

‘First Take’ host Molly Qerim leaving ESPN in stunner

Molly Qerim’s last take at ESPN will be coming soon.  The host of the popular program “First Take” is leaving the show and the network at the end of the year, she announced Monday night.  Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN at the end of the year. FilmMagic The Worldwide Leader reportedly offered Qerim a new … Read more

Michael Jackson’s son Prince announces engagement to Molly Schirmang — with a touching nod to late dad

Michael Jackson’s son Prince announces engagement to Molly Schirmang — with a touching nod to late dad

Prince Jackson is getting married. Michael Jackson’s eldest son announced his engagement to Molly Schirmang after eight years of dating on Tuesday. The 28-year-old shared the special news on Instagram and included a sweet nod to his late father, who died in 2009 at age 50. Prince Jackson and his fiancée, Molly Schirmang. @princejackson/Instagram Prince’s social … Read more

Exclusive | Porn star Molly Little went from being homeless to making $200K a month — and being paid to attend Hollywood sex parties

Exclusive | Porn star Molly Little went from being homeless to making 0K a month — and being paid to attend Hollywood sex parties

She went from rags to raunch. Diminutive porn star Molly Little went from being homeless to making $200,000 a month on OnlyFans, with her biggest tipper gifting her $300,000 last year alone. “He’s married. He works in finance . . . We talk every day all the time,” Little told The Post in her first interview. … Read more

Molly Sims shows off figure in polka dot bikini during family yacht day

Molly Sims shows off figure in polka dot bikini during family yacht day

Molly Sims is catching some rays. The 52-year-old actress and model posted a series of photos from a day at the beach with her family, including some of her in a black and white polka dot bikini. In one of the photos, Sims can be seen standing on the edge of a yacht, looking out into the distance … Read more

Molly Ringwald reveals what she was ‘really not happy about’ on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Molly Ringwald reveals what she was ‘really not happy about’ on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Don’t you forget about her.  Molly Ringwald is speaking out about a controversial scene in “The Breakfast Club.”  The Brat Pack actress, 57, reunited with the movie’s stars — Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Emilio Estevez — for the “Don’t You Forget About Me: The Breakfast Club 40th Anniversary Reunion” at the … Read more

‘Stunning’ Grand Canyon coach Molly Miller takes internet by storm after team reaches NCAA Tournament

‘Stunning’ Grand Canyon coach Molly Miller takes internet by storm after team reaches NCAA Tournament

Grand Canyon University women’s basketball coach Molly Miller is leaving her mark on the 2024-25 season. The internet was buzzing over Miller after the Lopes punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever with a 65-62 win over UT-Arlington on Saturday. Miller, in her fifth year with the Lopes, coached them … Read more