Host Molly Qerim, who usually moderates the debates and conversations between the various personalities on ESPN’s “First Take” surprised many when she recently announced that she will be leaving the show.
A report from Sports Business Journal noted that ESPN tried to offer her a new contract, as her current one was expiring by the end of the year. However, she chose not to renew and will be leaving the show after her contract expires. This raises the question: how much is the TV anchor worth?
With Molly Qerim leaving “First Take,” the ESPN anchor has already made a name for herself in the sporting world, as she has previously co-hosted “NFL AM” and “NFL Fantasy Live” on the NFL Network. She also covered various college football, the NBA draft and other sporting events, such as the Super Bowl and the Heisman Trophy Presentation.
For 2025, with all her appearances on various sports shows, Qerim’s net worth according to Celebrity Net Worth should be around $2 million. This is based on the various shows she has covered and has hosted through the years, including “SEC Tailgate Show,” “SEC Tonight,” “Full Court Press,” and “Bracket Breakdown.”
Molly Querim Latest Announcement
On her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Molly Querim revealed that she has decided to move on from the show at the end of the year.
“After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” she wrote. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate, and entertaining voices in sports — and with all of you, the best fans in the world.”
First Take Host #MollyQerim has announced she is leaving the show & according to reports it will be at the end of the year.
📸: Molly Qerim IG pic.twitter.com/EQOYej316a— Nick Hamilton (@NickHamilton213) September 16, 2025
She added that fans should stay tuned, which means she may have some other plans lined up in the future.
What Is Molly Qerim Salary?
Molly Qerim, who was previously married to former NBA star and ESPN host Jalen Rose, does not have her contract with ESPN officially disclosed. However, a report from Gameday News noted that she is earning $500,000 annually just to co-host the show alongside Stephen A. Smith.
It should be noted that she also has other hosting gigs aside from “First Take,” mostly sports-related, though those contracts have not been disclosed officially as well.
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