MOLLY QERIM was missing from First Take on Tuesday after announcing her abrupt ESPN exit.

The legendary host revealed last night she would be leaving the network after 19 years .

She posted a statement on social media with the heartbreaking news.

Qerim was expected to still be on the program until the summer.

However, on Tuesday's episode of the daily sports talk show, she was absent.

Stephen A. Smith was forced to take on her hosting duties.

He revealed he would be doing so for at least the rest of this week.

As as First Take came live on air, he addressed her not being in her regular role.

"Normally Molly Qerim would greet you," he said in a 30 second message.

"However, Molly announced last night she will be departing from ESPN.

"She's hosted First Take for ten years an

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