MOLLY QERIM quit ESPN early after news of her exit was leaked in the news.

The TV personality was the host of First Take but announced her resignation on social media .

The legendary host suddenly revealed this week that she would be leaving the network after 19 years .

It came despite her being expected to continue in her role until the summer.

However, she was then absent from the broadcast of First Take as Stephen A Smith had to take over.

He will be taking the hosting duties of the show for at least the end of the week.

During Tuesday's showing, he appeared stunned at the sudden exit of Qerim .

He also admitted that there had been contract negotiations between ESPN and Qerim .

Smith also claimed that the broadcaster wanted the presenter to remain in post but it

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