Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Molly Qerim Announces Departure From ESPN's 'First Take'
Molly Qerim, who hosted ESPN's 'First Take,' is leaving the show.
She's been a host for 10 years and recently announced her departure.
The news came out earlier than she planned.
She expressed gratitude for the friendships and memories made.
Stephen A. Smith and ESPN President Burke Magnus shared well wishes.
Her departure came after contract negotiations with ESPN.
The network also announced a contract extension with Malika Andrews on the same day.
Molly Qerim is departing from ESPN's 'First Take'.
She announced her departure on September 16, 2025.
Qerim had been the host for 10 years.
Her departure followed contract negotiations.
ESPN and Stephen A. Smith expressed appreciation for her contributions.
- Who
- Molly Qerim
- What
- is leaving ESPN's First Take
- When
- The news was announced on September 16, 2025.
- Where
- ESPN's First Take
- Why
- She decided to step away from the show.
ESPN's Perspective
Molly Qerim's Perspective
Reason for Departure
ESPN's Perspective
Molly Qerim's departure was due to her decision following contract negotiations.
Molly Qerim's Perspective
Qerim stated it was time to move on and close this chapter.
- Subject
- Molly Qerim's departure from ESPN
- Show
- First Take
- Years Hosting
- 10
- Announcement Date
- September 16, 2025
- Departure Reason
- Undisclosed after contract negotiations
