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
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
Shae Cornette’s husband had a cryptic response to his wife getting the “First Take” host job. Jordan Cornette, who has been married to the ESPN personality since 2019, took to social media to congratulate his partner — and seemingly threw shade at people who “never made it easy.” “They never made it easy for her,” … Read more
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 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