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

"Hosting 'First Take' is no easy assignment. It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more," Smith, who's also an executive producer on the show, s...

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Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

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Who Is Shae Cornette? The New Host of ESPN's First Take

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

“I feel ready to step into this role and know I can add to the already successful brand that First Take is,” she expressed.

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Shae Cornette to Replace Molly Qerim on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

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

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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime "SportsCenter" anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN's popular sports debate show "First Take," the network announced Thursday.

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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.