Everyone Was In Agreement On Molly Qerim's Replacement Monday
Everyone was in agreement on Molly Qerim's replacement on "First Take" on Monday morning.
ESPN's "First Take" airs daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. E.T. The show continued on Monday, despite several of its big names being off due to vacation. Both ESPN host Molly Qerim and star Stephen A. Smith were off on Monday. The vacations were planned.
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Qerim, 41, has been hosting "First Take" since 2015. The University of Connecticut graduate announced over the weekend that she would be taking some time off following the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season, which wrapped up earlier this month, with the Thunder taking down the Pacers in Game 7.
The New York City resident is getting ready to enjoy some time off.
"Another NBA szn in the books. Thank y'all for rocking with us 10 yrs & counting. Time to work on my tan-lines, shut my brain off & be with the fam. See ya in a few weeks. Grateful always, MQ," she announced.
Monday morning, ESPN had Evan Cohen filling in for Qerim. He serves as a co-host of ESPN Radio's "UnSportsmanLike" daily program, with Michelle Smallmon and Chris Canty.
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But while Cohen did his best, ESPN fans are missing Qerim on Monday, as "First Take" discussed the NBA's upcoming free agency, the Steelers' trade for Jalen Ramsey and more.
Fans were in agreement that Qerim was greatly missed on Monday morning.
"The host on First Take today is worse than Molly," one fan wrote.
"Where's Molly?" another fan wrote.
"Where is ESPN First Take's Molly Qerim?" another fan wondered on Monday.
Qerim was certainly missed on Monday, but she won't be gone for too long.
The popular "First Take" host will be back on the air in the coming weeks. She's set to make her return to ESPN later in July.
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Until then, ESPN fans will have to learn to appreciate her replacements on the air.
Everyone Was In Agreement On Molly Qerim's Replacement Monday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025
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