summersivan+FollowFirst Take’s Dynamic Duo Returns—But No UncBig news for First Take fans: Queen Molly and Stephen A. are finally back after their month-long break! The show felt like its old self again, but Unc Shannon Sharpe was still missing from the lineup. While fans celebrated the return of the OG hosts, Sharpe’s absence loomed large, especially after news broke that his legal dispute has been settled. Will Unc be back soon, or is this a new era for First Take? #Sports #Basketball #FirstTake10Share
april67+FollowFirst Take Shake-Up: Molly & Orlovsky Drama! 🤔ESPN’s First Take is in the spotlight after a wild year—fans are buzzing about Dan Orlovsky’s contract saga and Molly Qerim’s mysterious absence. Orlovsky just inked a new deal, but rumors swirled for months about his future. Meanwhile, Molly’s vacation sparked debate: is she just taking time off, or is there more to the story? The fandom is split, especially with Stephen A. Smith also on break. Is this just summer downtime, or are bigger changes brewing? #Entertainment #FirstTake #ESPNDrama113Share
Ryan Massey+FollowFirst Take Drama: Where’s Stephen A.? 👀First Take fans are buzzing after ESPN yanked the show for Wimbledon, but the real tea is about Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim both missing when it finally returned! With both hosts on vacation, viewers are debating if the show is the same without them. Some say Shannon Sharpe is holding it down, but others miss the OG energy. Is First Take losing its spark, or is this just a summer blip? #Entertainment #TVSeries #FirstTake00Share
Jeffrey Armstrong+FollowStephen A. vs Max: Was It About Chemistry?The First Take breakup saga just got spicier! Marcellus Wiley claims Stephen A. Smith wanted Max Kellerman to play the 'white guy' role, but T.O.'s infamous "Max is Blacker than you" jab may have hit a nerve. Wiley suggests Smith’s insecurities and desire to dominate debates led to the split, not just on-air chemistry. With King James-level drama, do you think the real reason for the First Take shakeup is finally out? #Sports #Football #FirstTake01Share
Leah Gonzales+FollowMolly & Stephen A. Both Out?! 🧐Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith are BOTH missing from First Take this week, and fans are buzzing! Molly revealed she’s on a family vacation, but the timing is raising eyebrows since Stephen A. is also out until NFL season. Is this just a coincidence, or is something bigger happening behind the scenes? Some fans think ESPN is shaking things up before football returns. Let the theories begin! #Entertainment #Celebrity #FirstTake4936Share
Jason Smith+FollowLogano vs. Stephen A.: NASCAR Gets Its SpotlightLoved seeing Sliced Bread (Joey Logano) go toe-to-toe with Stephen A. Smith on First Take! NASCAR rarely gets this kind of shine on ESPN, but Logano made the most of it—talking up the sport’s global reach and even gifting a victory champagne bottle. He’s all-in for more appearances, saying it’s key for NASCAR to break into new fanbases. With his track record at Pocono being hit-or-miss, can Logano turn the spotlight into momentum this weekend? #NASCAR #JoeyLogano #FirstTake #Sports #Racing00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowWindy’s Old-School Edge on First TakeJemele Hill just gave major props to Brian "Windy" Windhorst for keeping real journalism alive on First Take. With shows like Around the Horn gone, Windy stands out for bringing actual reporting—like his inside scoop on Ant-Man’s convo with MJ after the Wolves’ season ended. Hill warns that as sports TV leans more on ex-players and hot takes, we risk losing the depth and accountability journalists bring. Do you think sports talk is better with more Windy, or is the new era just as good? #FirstTake #SportsMedia #BrianWindhorst #Sports10Share
Danielle White+FollowMolly Qerim’s Comeback Style MomentMolly Qerim just made her Insta comeback after that mysterious week-long absence, and she did NOT disappoint. She dropped a pic in a bold lime-green minidress that screams summer vibes—total Palm Springs energy. Fans were worried when she went off the grid (even missed 'First Take'), but she’s back, looking fab and ready to spar with Stephen A. again. Honestly, who else could pull off hosting AND a runway moment like this? #MollyQerim #FirstTake #StyleGoals #ComebackQueen #ESPN #Spirituality00Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowStephen A. vs. Whitlock: Media Beef Heats UpWow, Stephen A. really let loose on his old ESPN rival Jason Whitlock, calling him out in epic fashion on his podcast. The face of First Take didn’t hold back, even comparing Whitlock to a villain straight out of a movie. Whitlock fired right back, accusing Stephen A. of being insecure despite his $100M contract. This media feud is getting personal—think we’ll see a live showdown soon? #StephenASmith #JasonWhitlock #ESPN #SportsMedia #FirstTake #Sports00Share
Connie Wilson+FollowMolly Qerim Out, Fans Divided Over New Host 😬ESPN's 'First Take' swapped out Molly Qerim for Shae Peppler Cornette this week, and fans are not holding back. The Cowboys-Steelers trade segment really exposed the split: some viewers slammed Cornette as a downgrade, missing Molly’s chemistry with Stephen A. Smith, while others thought Cornette held her own. The fandom is seriously debating if anyone can fill Molly’s shoes or if this is just a temporary shakeup! #FirstTake #MollyQerim #ESPNDrama #SportsDebate #StephenASmith #Entertainment300377Share