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Shae Cornette named full-time 'First Take' host at ESPN with Stephen A. Smith's blessing

ESPN has named Shae Cornette as the fulltime host of the popular debate show.

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IU grad Shae Cornette named host of 'First Take' on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith

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Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New 'First Take' Host After Molly Qerim's Departure

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ESPN Has Found Molly Qerim’s Replacement for First Take Host

ESPN announced today that Shae Cornette will be the new host of First Take.

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

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ESPN Finalizes Pick For Molly Qerim's Replacement On 'First Take'

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Stephen A. Smith Announces Career News on Saturday

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith is one of the biggest personalities in sports. Each week, he shares the hottest takes and engages in debates on the show, “First Take.” Smith also spends time on other ESPN programs while primarily covering the NBA.

ESPN’s First Take Finds Molly Qerim’s Replacement

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith lands surprise new job after abruptly storming off stage amid major ESPN shakeup

Stephen A. Smith is a busy man. Not satisfied with dominating the ESPN airwaves, the veteran sports broadcaster, who is said to earn more than $100 million, will be taking his talents to morning

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Stephen A. Smith Sends Message About New ‘First Take’ Cohost

Shae Cornette replaces Molly Qerim as "First Take" host, joining Stephen A. Smith ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season tip-off.

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Why is Stephen A. Smith is co-hosting 'Good Morning America'?

Stephen A. Smith is a VERY busy man. He's been starring on ESPN's First Take and has been hosting at times after Molly Qerim left the show and the network abruptly. He has his own show, has acted on TV shows ... the list goes on and on.