Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...
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Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
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Molly Qerim earns new sports media role after leaving ESPN, First Take

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; TV personality Molly Qerim poses before the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Former ESPN employee ...
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Divisive former ESPN host vows to ‘unleash’ in return to ‘First Take’

ESPN is getting the gang back together. The network announced this week that controversial commentator Skip Bayless is set to return to “First Take,” the signature morning debate show he starred on ...
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Skip Bayless will return to ESPN's 'First Take' this week

It's been a long time since Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless teamed up for an episode of sports television. That's about to change, though. Smith, the star of ESPN's "First Take," is set to welcome ...