Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.”

The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star of the show, as her era as the host of “First Take” begins Monday.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Post, Cornette — whom ESPN announced as Molly Qerim’s successor following an abrupt departure last month — discussed taking over the coveted role and revealed what the tryout process was like.

“I embrace the debate. I’m here for it,” she said, adding that she wants to see more hockey coverage and midwest teams on the show.

“I’m going to get a word in edgewise and I think they know that.”

Passing the torch

First things first.

Cornette, who’s served as a fill-in host for Qerim over the last

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