What was Molly Qerim’s ESPN salary? Details revealed as she calls offer insulting before exit
Molly Qerim, First Take's popular host, departed ESPN in September 2025 after rejecting a $500,000 salary offer, considering it an insult. She felt undervalued compared to other network stars and sought broader opportunities, which ESPN denied. Her exit surprised many. Qerim recently resurfaced in Connecticut, hosting an event and teasing future projects, while ESPN continues its search for her replacement.
Molly Qerim, First Take's popular host, departed ESPN in September 2025 after rejecting a $500,000 salary offer, considering it an insult. She felt undervalued compared to other network stars and sought broader opportunities, which ESPN denied. Her exit surprised many. Qerim recently resurfaced in Connecticut, hosting an event and teasing future projects, while ESPN continues its search for her replacement.
