Molly Qerim is taking a well-deserved break from her role as the host of ESPN’s daily sports debate show, First Take, where she has been a familiar face for a decade. Recently, she shared on Instagram that the NBA season has come to an end, and she is looking forward to enjoying some time off with her family, stating, “Another NBA szn in the books. Thank y’all for rocking with us 10 yrs & counting. Time to work on my tan-lines, shut my brain off & be with the fam. See ya in a few weeks. Grateful always, MQ.”
While her absence, along with Stephen A. Smith’s recent time away, has raised some concerns among fans, rest assured that Qerim’s departure is temporary and purely for vacation purposes. The timeline for her return is not officially confirmed, but her teasing of a return “in a few weeks” suggests she could be back in late July.
It’s great to see Qerim taking time for herself and her family, a reminder of the importance of self-care and balance, especially in the high-energy world of sports broadcasting. As viewers, we can look forward to her return and the engaging debates she brings to the show.