FIRST Take fans loved host Molly Qerim’s outfit she showed off on the day of the 2024 NFL season kick-off.
The ESPN star joined Stephen A. Smith in a California studio on Thursday morning.
Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith on Thursday’s First Take[/caption]
Molly Qerim and Stephen A. Smith front First Take from a studio in California on Thursday[/caption]
Molly Qerim attends the 11th Annual Blossom Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2023, in New York City[/caption]
Meanwhile, Dan Orlovsky and the newtork’s new signing Jason McCourty tuned in from the traditional First Take set in New York City.
Qerim, 40, sported an elegant red dress during the show, which aired just hours before the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens officially opened the 2024 NFL campaign
The First Take host is known to like the color, which she often wears while on the air.
And as she opted for a red outfit again, fans complimented the sportscaster on social media.
“Molly looking fine,” one wrote.
“Oh I love this color on @MollyQerim today,” another added.
“@MollyQerim in the red dress today!” a third said.
Shannon Sharpe‘s absence on the panel didn’t go down well among some viewers.
However, fans loved McCourty’s debut.
The former NFL cornerback a round of applause from Smith and Orlovsky as Qerim introduced him during the show.
“We’re so lucky to have you,” Molly said.
“It’s so good you’re with us, we’re going to have a lot of fun.”
McCourty signed with ESPN after parting ways with NFL Network and Good Morning Football a few weeks ago.
He recently revealed that GMFB’s relocation played a role in his decision to make the switch.
Molly Qerim’s life in the spotlight
Molly Qerim has risen through the ranks to become one of the biggest stars at ESPN.
The popular sports host began her media career in 2006 with ESPN and spent four years with the network.
She then covered college basketball and football for CBS Sports Network in New York.
Qerim balanced that with hosting duties for NFL Network in Los Angeles – fronting NFLAM and NFL Fantasy Live.
The host returned to ESPN in 2015 and immediately took the role of First Take anchor.
And Qerim has been an ever-present, popular host of the daily sports debate show ever since.
The Super Bowl LVIII champion said he wasn’t ready to move to the West Coast with his young family.
“Beyond selfish ambition within the industry to continue my career, I couldn’t come up with one good reason to move my wife and three kids out of New Jersey,” McCourty told Jimmy Traina of SI Media.
“Quality of life, it wouldn’t feel like as a husband and as a father, not just a cohost on a show.
“How I was going to keep all those plates spinning at the same time was also going to be a challenge.”
He added, “The one realization I’ve had is everybody is replaceable.
“We all like to think of ourselves in this very unique way and how special we are and how talented we are.”
