Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, shed light on Molly Qerim’s abrupt exit Monday from “First Take” after hosting the show since 2015.

In an interview with The Athletic released Thursday, Magnus explained that prior to Qerim announcing her departure from the Worldwide Leader, both sides had already determined that she would be taken off of “First Take” when her contract expired at the end of 2025.

Molly Qerim on the “First Take” set in 2025. Instagram/Molly Qerim

Molly Qerim (second from left) had been on “First Take” since 2015. Getty Images for Fanatics

Magnus shared they were in renewal conversations with Qerim, who he felt wanted to “explore other things” — and in the end, “we just weren’t totally aligned.”

“Molly Qerim is a wonderful person and an unbelievable teamm

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