ESPN has named Molly Qerim’s replacement after her abrupt departure last month.

Qerim, a co-host on the network’s flagship show, ‘First Take’ since 2015, announced her exit on the night of September 15, confirming she was leaving the company shortly after news leaked online.

While the original report noted that she would be leaving at the end of the year, it turned out to be an effective immediately situation.

According to Front Office Sports, Shae Cornette has been chosen as her successor.

“Shae Cornette will be named host alongside Stephen A. Smith, the network confirmed to Front Office Sports,” the outlet reported.

The Worldwide Leader in Sports previously experimented with a rotating panel of hosts, including Cornette, Peter Schrager, Amina Smith, MJ Acosta, Courtney Cronin, and J

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