Skip Bayless’s return to ESPN was branded as a one-off, but after getting a taste of First Take again, it won’t be another 10 years before he debates Stephen A. Smith again. Smith and ESPN won’t care whether you asked for it;

The outspoken Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith and Shae Cornette on Friday, marking the first time the duo will appear together on “First Take” since June 2016.

ESPN has been pretty quiet about its long-term plans for Skip Bayless. That being said, Kendrick Perkins may have teased what's coming for "First Take." Bayless made his return to "First Take" this Friday for what was being marketed as a one-time reunion with ESPN personality Stephen A.

Molly Qerim is leaving the ESPN morning show after a decade as its host, she confirmed Tuesday. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Qerim wrote on social media. “Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk ...

After announcing her departure from ESPN on Monday, Molly Qerim was not on “First Take” Tuesday morning. Stephen A. Smith is hosting the show for the rest of the week and opened with a tribute to Qerim, acknowledging her announcement. “Good morning ...

Former ESPN star Molly Qerim appears to be enjoying the NBA playoffs. Qerim was the host of ESPN's "First Take" for roughly a decade before signing off for the last time in September 2025. She said she created "lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories" during her time on the show,

Stephen A. Smith pushes back on OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings slip ahead of his scheduled reunion with former co-host Skip Bayless.