{"id":128564,"date":"2026-05-13T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/stephen-a-smith-calls-for-espn-to-re-hire-former-first-take-co-host\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:00:21","slug":"stephen-a-smith-calls-for-espn-to-re-hire-former-first-take-co-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/stephen-a-smith-calls-for-espn-to-re-hire-former-first-take-co-host\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former \u2018First Take\u2019 co-host"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ever since the departure of former \u201cFirst Take\u201d co-host Shannon Sharpe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/tag\/stephen-a-smith-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stephen A. Smith;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Stephen A. Smith&quot;}\" class=\"link\">Stephen A. Smith<\/a> has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN\u2019s hit show.<\/p>\n<p>But Smith is ready to see that come to an end, he revealed on a recent episode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@OutTheMudTL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u201cOut The Mud\u201d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\u201cOut The Mud\u201d&quot;}\" class=\"link\">\u201cOut The Mud\u201d<\/a> podcast hosted by former NBA players Zach Randolph and Tony Allen.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Smith says that he wants ESPN to bring Sharpe back to the seat across from him on \u201cFirst Take.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While one would assume Smith has enormous sway to make that happen considering all the success he has had for ESPN, he noted that it is not ultimately his decision to bring Sharpe back, although he has told the network that\u2019s what he wants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m always going to want him back. The company knows I want him back,\u201d Smith said on the \u201cOut The Mud\u201d podcast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, y\u2019all going to do what y\u2019all got to do because I\u2019m the executive producer, but I\u2019m not an executive VP of the company,\u201d Smith said. \u201cI have bosses to answer to. They have to make that decision. But they already know I want him back. If we can get him back, I want him back, I ain\u2019t apologizing for that to nobody. He was great for me. He was great to me, and I\u2019m not gonna forget that. He was great for the show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Smith\u2019s public desire to have Sharpe back comes after a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/skip-bayless-stephen-a-smith-first-take-reunion-set-for-espn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u201cFirst Take\u201d reunion with another former co-host;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\u201cFirst Take\u201d reunion with another former co-host&quot;}\" class=\"link\">\u201cFirst Take\u201d reunion with another former co-host<\/a>, Skip Bayless, who was a guest analyst last week.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Why Shannon Sharpe left \u201cFirst Take\u201d<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>ESPN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6525499\/2025\/07\/30\/shannon-sharpe-lawsuit-settlement-espn-first-take\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:decided to cut ties with Sharpe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;decided to cut ties with Sharpe&quot;}\" class=\"link\">decided to cut ties with Sharpe<\/a> in July of 2025 after he settled a lawsuit with an ex-girlfriend who accused him of rape.<\/p>\n<p>Sharpe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/shannon-sharpe-temporarily-stepping-away-from-espn-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:denied the allegation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;denied the allegation&quot;}\" class=\"link\">denied the allegation<\/a> and said the relationship was \u201c100% consensual.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to his relationship with Stephen A. Smith, Sharpe made it quite clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.com\/article\/cils2q\/shannon-sharpe-opens-up-about-his-relationship-with-stephen-a-smith\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he has no issue with the ESPN star;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;he has no issue with the ESPN star&quot;}\" class=\"link\">he has no issue with the ESPN star<\/a>, so that wouldn\u2019t be a roadblock for his return.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, I will say this, Stephen A. has called me and been there every step of the way. I will say that. I will say, Stephen A. has reached out, he\u2019s called, asked me anything,\u201d Sharpe said. \u201cI know a lot of people say a lot of things about Stephen A.,but all I can attest to is the way Stephen A. is with Shannon. And he\u2019s been great.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Sharpe has not re-entered mainstream television since all that went down, but he does have a pair of his own shows, including \u201cClub Shay Shay\u201d and \u201cNightcap,\u201d the latter of which he hosts with fellow former NFL player Chad Ochocinco.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not ESPN would be willing to bring Sharpe back remains to be seen, and we don\u2019t even know if Sharpe is willing to return to his former gig.<\/p>\n<p>But with Smith in his corner, there\u2019s at least a chance we see Sharpe on \u201cFirst Take\u201d again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/stephen-smith-calls-espn-hire-203019296.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since the departure of former \u201cFirst Take\u201d co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN\u2019s hit show. 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