“Hosting ‘First Take’ is no easy assignment. It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more,” said Smith, in prepared remarks.

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.”

Cornette is the co-founder of “Fashion’s Fight Against Cancer,” a fundraising event that has contributed more than $200,000 to the fight against pediatric cancer.