Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

ESPN's ‘First Take,' Stephen A. Smith bring Spurs-Knicks debate to Alamo Plaza

ESPN's "First Take" broadcast from Alamo Plaza the morning after Game 1 drew Spurs and Knicks fans into a downtown Finals ...
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been ...

Stephen A. Smith flaunts rare shirtless picture, displays weight loss on ‘First Take’

Stephen A. Smith showed off his weight loss in quite an interesting way. On Thursday morning’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take” ...
Men's Journal

Who is Shae Cornette? Meet ESPN’s New ‘First Take’ Host

View post: Millions of Americans Quietly Lose Access to Important Channel Before Football Season Shae Cornette named permanent host of ESPN’s First Take, replacing Molly Qerim. She co-founded a ...
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Skip Bayless is heading back to ESPN’s First Take after 10 years

Ten years was a long time. Friday, it ends. Front Office Sports first reported on Monday that veteran sports media personality Skip Bayless is set to appear alongside Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First ...
Staten Island Advance

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. Cornette will make her debut as “First ...
The Big Lead

Meet Shae Cornette, ESPN’s ‘First Take’ replacement for Molly Qerim

Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Several weeks after long-time ...
Penn Live

SportsCenter anchor chosen as new host for ESPN First Take

ESPN has its replacement for Molly Qerim on First Take. SportsCenter anchor Shae Cornette has been hired to host the show, the network announced Thursday morning. Cornette’s first day as the ...
Yardbarker

Shae Cornette to Host ESPN’s ‘First Take’: What to Know About Molly Qerim’s Replacement

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take. “Shae is meticulous in her preparation, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile ...