First Take fans called out the program for bringing on SportsCenter’s anchors to debate on Tuesday X/FirstTake Tuesday was the first of the three days in which SportsCenter’s anchors will appear on the show as the usual host Molly Qerim and analyst Stephen A. Smith were nowhere to be found ESPN Images
First Take usually features Stephen A. and Qerim on the show but both have enjoyed off-days throughout the summer .
The NFL icon Sharpe appears on First Take on Mondays and Tuesdays but hasn’t worked since the beginning of July.
Tuesday’s show was the start of a three-day takeover event involving SportsCenter’s anchors.
Fans got to watch SportsCenter’s talent share their opinions on the debate program.
Host Christine Williamson filled in for Qerim as she was joined by SportsCenter anchors Matt Barrie and Shae Cornette.
However, fans were disappointed with the cast and have requested for Qerim, Smith, and Sharpe to go “back to work” on the social media platform X.
“Show hasn’t been the same without Smith,” one wrote.
“Aight now, Everybody can’t go on vacation at the same time. GET y’all butts back to work. This may be the most boringness Episode to date. Lawd how mercy,” another commented.
“Wth going on!!!??? Who are these people on here?!!” a third asked.
“These debaters today (sleeping emoji),” a fourth added.
Fans will be in some luck for Wednesday and Thursday’s First Take programs.
Qerim will return and host both days.
Fiery personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo will also join the show on Wednesday.
SC anchor Elle Duncan will appear on the Wednesday First Take program and Randy Scott, Gary Striewski, Nicole Briscoe, and Michael Eaves will be part of the Thursday show.
NFL legend Shannon Sharpe hasn’t appeared on First Take since early July Getty
Stephen A. will not appear on either of the days.
Fans won’t have to wait too long to see the star back in action.
Smith and Qerim will be part of a First Take program at the Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday.
The live broadcast will be at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC.
Russo, NFL analyst Ryan Clark, and other sports icons and celebrities will appear on the special show.
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