ESPN has their new “First Take” host.

After a month-long tryout period, the network chose Shae Cornette to replace Molly Qerim on “First Take,” Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

Qerim, who hosted “First Take” for 10 years, abruptly quit the show and ESPN last month after reports emerged that she would be leaving at the end of the year.

Shae Cornette is the new host of “First Take.” ShaeCornette/Instagram

Molly Qerim on the “First Take” set in 2025. Instagram/Molly Qerim

Amina Smith, MJ Acosta Ruiz and Peter Schrager also filled in during the month-long tryout period.

Cornette currently anchors editions of “SportsCenter” after starting her career with the Big Ten Network and as a Bears reporter for Fox 32.

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