Stephen A Smith, Skip Bayless reuniting on ESPN First Take, but there’s a twist

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless are officially reuniting on ESPN’s “First Take,” but Bayless will not return to the daily ...

Stephen A Smith announces Skip Bayless' return to 'First Take' in part-time role

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are officially reuniting on ESPN's First Take.

Stephen A. Smith makes plea to Shannon Sharpe

As Stephen A. Smith reconfigures First Take after ESPN’s latest wave of layoffs, he is going back to what works. Last week, Smith revealed that the show’s original host, Skip Bayless, will join the ...
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ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"This isn’t about recreating 2012. That version of First Take already happened. It’s about recognizing what can still work in 2026." The post How ESPN Can Turn Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Into ...
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Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless’ return to "First Take" on ESPN last week boosted viewership by 24%, ESPN confirms to OutKick. The episode aired Friday, May 9, and averaged 647,000 viewers. The program is averaging ...