Molly Qerim on First TakeMolly Qerim (Photo via ESPN)
Molly Qerim sure knows how to cause a stir.

The ESPN host turned plenty of heads during Monday’s episode of “First Take.”

The 41-year-old is fresh off from taking a break from “First Take” last month for undisclosed reasons. ESPN let Joe Fortenbaugh, Shae Peppler Cornette, and Peter Schrager host the show during her absence. She certainly did not miss a beat when she returned to the spotlight.

During this Monday’s show, Stephen A. Smith, Rebecca Lobo, and the rest of the crew discussed Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s return to the court. Clark scored a season-high 32 points in her return as the Fever handed the Liberty their first loss of the season.

Molly and the crew also dove into other stories, including Kevin Durant trade rumors, Giannis’ legacy, the Orlando Magic’s mega trade for Desmond Bane, and more.

Molly Qerim, who has been the full-time host of ESPN’s daily debate show since 2015, ended up stealing the show as she came dressed to impress.

The University of Connecticut graduate turned heads with her eye-popping outfit, and her glasses only made her look better.

“Molly Qerim (@MollyQerim) just became the hottest chick wearing glasses… 🥵🥵,” one person said.

ESPN’s Molly Qerim Set To Host Show On Live Stage

Molly Qerim posing in red outfitMolly Qerim (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Qerim, who’s been at the helm of First Take since 2015, shared the exciting news on Instagram earlier this month.

The show will broadcast live from Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time.

ESPN officially confirmed the appearance in a post, writing, “First Take will be LIVE from Fanatics Fest Friday, June 20, See you there!”

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’