Molly Qerim Opens Up About Her Break from First Take and What’s Next

In a recent Instagram update, ESPN's Molly Qerim announced her temporary hiatus from “First Take.” She revealed plans for a family vacation, promising to return in “a few weeks” as the weekend approached. Qerim mentioned she’s focusing on her tan lines while enjoying a getaway in a currently undisclosed location. Such breaks are common among prominent ESPN personalities, and there’s no need for concern regarding Qerim’s absence. The 41-year-old is relishing some much-deserved downtime before the fall sports schedule resumes. Molly Qerim commenced her career with ESPN from 2006 to 2010, later gaining experience at NFL Network and CBS. She rejoined the leading sports network in 2015, securing a full-time role as the host of “First Take” alongside Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith. After Bayless departed for Fox Sports 1 in 2016, he faced declining ratings following both his and Shannon Sharpe’s exits from the network.