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Stephen A. Smith Breaks Silence On Molly Qerim Dating Rumors During Heated “First Take” Segment

Stephen A. Smith finally addressed the elephant in the room — and it had nothing to do with sports.

During a recent episode of First Take, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo threw out a curveball, asking Stephen A. about the rumors swirling online that he’s dating co-host Molly Qerim.

Stephen A. didn’t dodge the question.

“There’s nothing going on. Absolutely not true,” he said firmly, shutting down the speculation once and for all.

Despite the denial, fans on social media are still debating — and you already know the internet isn’t letting this one go just yet.

During a recent episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, a sports radio host and sports journalist, was asked about the dating rumors spreading about him with fellow commentator Molly Qerim. Chris Russo asked the question. In response to that question, Smith denied any romantic relationship between him and Molly Qerim.

“No, nothing is going on! Do you understand what I’m saying? America’s been lying about that for a couple of years. Here’s the upside to all of that: they know my taste. So therefore they know that it’s a compliment to her. On the positive side, this indicates their perception of my high standards, which is flattering for her. And obviously, she has excellent taste too. So it seems like a way for America to applaud our good looks. However, the rumors do reinforce that First Take is the best show not only regarding content but also in terms of presentability,” Smith said during the interview on First Take.

Smith smartly put a full stop to the rumors by complimenting Molly during his answer. In December 2021, Qerim announced her divorce from former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose after three years of marriage.

Smith confirmed in a 2019 interview with GQ Magazine that he has two teenage children

Stephen A. Smith Opens Up About His Personal Life, Reveals He Has Two Daughters & Hopes To Marry Someday

Stephen A. Smith might be one of the loudest voices in sports media, but when it comes to his personal life — he keeps things locked down.

In a rare 2019 interview with GQ, the First Take star revealed he has two teenage daughters, Samantha and Nyla. Though he remains unmarried, Smith admitted he hopes to tie the knot one day with the right woman.

Still, don’t expect him to go public with a relationship anytime soon. As he’s said himself — if and when he is dating, you won’t hear about it on national TV.

As one of the world’s best NBA analysts, it’s understandable that people would want to know more about Stephen A. Smith’s life outside of the spotlight. Smith is an isolated individual who rarely discusses his private affairs, but he has progressively begun to do so in recent years.

In a 2019 interview with GQ Magazine, Smith confirmed that he has two teenage children, Samantha and Nyla. Smith has claimed that, despite being unmarried, he hopes to marry a lovely bride one day.

Stephen A. Smith is a brilliant NBA analyst; he knows how to handle such questions about his personal life. Although he will be in a relationship someday, he will never disclose it on national television.