'First Take' host Molly Qerim leaving ESPN in stunner

She announced Monday night via Instagram Story that she will leave First Take and ESPN at the end of the year, writing “Stay tuned” after thanking fans; ESPN had offered a new contract but she opted to move on. Since joining ESPN’s digital team in 2006 and becoming First Take’s permanent host in 2015, she generated daily ratings spikes and headline debates; her final show date and next destination remain unclear, though her NFL Network and CBS Sports Network experience and UConn roots were widely noted.