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 scene full of chants, debate and Wembanyama talk.

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” in San Antonio, the host showed shirtless pictures of himself from both the COVID-19 pandemic and currently.
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Shae Cornette reacts to the ESPN ‘First Take’ announcement

Shae Cornette has been announced as the new host of ESPN talk show “First Take.” She is a newer on-air figure at ESPN and she shared her reaction to the news via social media. “Thank you for all the support… excited for this next chapter!”
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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. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host on Nov. 3, according to a news release.
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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 filled by Molly Qerim since 2015. He praised Qerim as “an ...
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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 personalities, and has a unique ability to keep lively debate ...