Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Molly Qerim posing for photo

The viral photo, which shows Molly sandwiched between Smith and Sharpe with big smiles all around, has only heightened fans’ fascination with her dynamic on the show. Some viewers joked that she’s the true MVP of First Take, effortlessly managing two of the loudest voices in sports media.

Others speculated about the chemistry she shares with her co-hosts, fueling even more buzz online. Whatever the case, Molly Qerim continues to prove she’s more than just a moderator — she’s a vital part of First Take’s success story and a growing cultural figure in the world of sports television.

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Molly Qerim has been getting lots of traction online as of late.

The ‘First Take’ co-host is now very popular among sports fans given that she’s a mainstay on said show and often shares valuable insight. She’s now pushing on nine years, having replaced Cari Champion in July of 2015.

Along with Stephen A. Smith, Molly has been a part of daily life for sports fans for a while. And they now work alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who joined ESPN last year and is on ‘First Take’ twice a week.

She’s been in the news quite often as of late, whether it be due to Stephen A’s lecherous comments or her smoking hot outfits.

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A recent photo of her getting intimately close to both Smith and Sharpe is going viral online.

Check it out below:

The Instagram slide in which it was shared is nearing 45K likes in under 24 hours.

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“Molly is a different kind of beautiful,” one user wrote.

“As soon as the post popped up I knew the comment section was going to go wild,” wrote another.

Molly is becoming one of the most popular females in sports television, and her social media presence is certainly helping.