ESPN has found Molly Qerim’s First Take successor.Qerim, who hosted the morning show for more than a decade, departed last month.Qerim stunned her First Take co-stars by stepping away from ESPN last monthGettyIn the weeks since, ESPN has been working though a rotating group of anchors, with a decision now made on who will take the role permanently.According to a report from Front Office Sports (FOS), Shae Cornette will host alongside Stephen A. Smith.ESPN confirms First Take decision“Shae is meticulous in her preparations, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile personalities, and has a unique ability to keep lively debate engaging and on point,” ESPN executive VP David Roberts said, in a statement published by FOS.“Her professionalism, presence and energy make her an ideal fit for First Take and a great addition to one of ESPN’s most successful franchises.”Since Qerim’s departure, a number of other names had also hosted the show, including Peter Schrager, Amina Smith and Courtney Cronin.View Tweet: https://twitter.com/FOS?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwWho is new First Take host Shae Cornette?Cornette joined ESPN in 2020, having spent years working in Chicago media.She previously had roles with Fox, and ABC.At ESPN, she has been a regular SportsCenter anchor and studio host across both television and radio platforms.This is a breaking news story. More to follow.Stay up to date with the latest from US Sports across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.