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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
ESPN personality Molly Qerim was candid about her experience with endometriosis in a rare public message on Instagram Tuesday night. The “First Take” host, who acknowledged that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, revealed she underwent surgery for endometriosis after a 12-year battle with the disease. “I really hesitated on posting this, b/c I’m a very … Read more
Stephen A. Smith shut down a long-running rumor that he and his “First Take” co-host Molly Qerim are a couple during Wednesday’s episode. The 56-year-old ESPN personality explained “there’s nothing going on” between him and Qerim, 40, after Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who appears regularly on the show, joked that their matching white outfits made … Read more
Molly Qerim turned some heads Thursday when the ESPN “First Take” host brought a hot take to the program. Qerim, a graduate of UConn, questioned whether the hype around Caitlin Clark would be as much as it has been if Huskies star Paige Bueckers hadn’t dealt with so many injuries. And she added that Iowa … 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
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
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