Social media has once again been the source of rumours that First Take hosts Stephen A Smith and Molly Qerim are dating. Here, we debunk several rumours
One of the most-watched sports discussion shows in the US, First Take has a steady stream of guests who discuss a range of contentious topics pertaining to the NFL, NBA, and other leagues. The ever-presents Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim, who have been on the ESPN show for a number of years, are largely responsible for the popularity of the programme. Some admirers have suggested that the two have a far closer friendship than their exceptionally close professional relationship.
Are First Take hosts Stephen A Smith and Molly Qerim dating as tweet goes viral on Twitter
Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim are reportedly dating. Their fans have thoughts, per @JalenRose
“I hit her with the ‘I'm no weatherman, but you can expect 2 inches tonight.’ From there she fell in love with me.” 👀🔥
– Stephen A Smith pic.twitter.com/5y2YEi7NWU
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 10, 2023
Recently, a new rumour has appeared that Molly Qerim, the co-host of First Take, and Stephen A. Smith are dating. This rumour was followed by a much spicier quotation, which set off fans.
Since more than a year ago, rumours have circulated that Smith could be seeing Molly, who was once married to Jalen Rose. But this past week, a fresh accusation was made on Twitter by the @TheNBACentel account. The account was able to avoid detection since it is a spoof of NBA Central, a respected basketball news account with over 1.2 million followers.
Fans completely believed the contents of the tweet, which reads: “Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim are reportedly dating,” coupled with a quotation that is now proven to be false, which has now received more than 650,000 views.
Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim are reportedly dating. Their fans have thoughts, per @JalenRose
“I hit her with the ‘I'm no weatherman, but you can expect 2 inches tonight.’ From there she fell in love with me.” 👀🔥
– Stephen A Smith pic.twitter.com/5y2YEi7NWU
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 10, 2023
In 2021, Molly and Jalen Rose were divorced
Following their relationship’s public disclosure in 2016, Rose and Qerim were married in 2018. The two seemed to be having a terrific relationship. However, TMZ stated that Rose filed for divorce in 2021, which is what caused the rumours that she was having an extramarital affair with Stephen A.
Rose later verified the rumour on his Instagram page, admitting that he and Molly had been apart for about a year. He has also responded to the accusations made against Smith. Late last month, ESPN fired Rose but kept Stephen A. and Molly on staff.