Molly Qerim

Sports Anchor, TV Presenter

American New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Anchor, TV Presenter
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth31/03/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceNew Haven, Connecticut, USA

Latest News about Molly Qerim

2026

Molly Qerim joined Zuffa Boxing as host following her departure from ESPN in late 2025. She hosted the desk for Zuffa Boxing's first event under a new partnership with Paramount Skydance at the META Apex in Las Vegas, reuniting with former ESPN colleague Max Kellerman on the announcing team.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMolly Ann Qerim
Famous ForBeing host of ESPN's First Take
EthnicityAlbanian and Italian descent

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDK Brown
Hair ColorDark Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCheshire High School, Connecticut
College/University
  • University of Connecticut, Connecticut
  • Quinnipiac University, Connecticut
Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Arts in communications with a minor in business administration from University of Connecticut
  • Master's degree in Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Gymming
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date20/07/2018
Former SpouseJalen Rose
Divorce Date2021

Family

SiblingsAlicia Qerim (School Principal)
SpouseJalen Rose (m. 2018 - d. 2021)

Career

DebutMolly Qerim began her career at ESPN in 2006 with digital and mobile platforms, conducting interviews with athletes and celebrities
ESPN
  • Commenced with ESPN's digital and mobile platforms conducting athlete interviews
  • Host of College Football Live in 2008
  • Won an Emmy Award in 2008 for her contributions to Fantasy Football
  • Served as anchor and reporter for CBS Sports Network hosting several shows
  • Returned to ESPN2 in 2015 and covered significant sports events like Super Bowls and NBA drafts
  • Promoted to permanent host of First Take on 15 September 2015
  • Inducted into Quinnipiac University's Hall of Fame in 2020
  • Advocated for health issues including endometriosis
  • Launched MollyQ Shop to raise awareness against human trafficking in 2025
Career Highlights
  • Started at ESPN in 2006 on digital and mobile platforms
  • Host of College Football Live in 2008
  • Won an Emmy Award in 2008 for her contributions to Fantasy Football Now
  • Anchor and reporter for CBS Sports Network from 2010-2012, covering college football and basketball
  • Anchor and reporter for NFL Network from 2012-2015, hosting NFL AM and NFL Fantasy Live
  • Returned to ESPN in 2015 and became interim host of First Take following Cari Champion's departure
  • Promoted to permanent host of First Take in 2015
  • Covered major sporting events including Super Bowls, NBA Drafts, NBA All-Star Games, MLB All-Star Games, and Heisman Trophy presentations
  • Covered UFC and MMA from 2007-2013 across various networks, including hosting MMA Live
  • Inducted into Quinnipiac University's Hall of Fame in 2020
  • Left ESPN in late 2025
  • Joined Zuffa Boxing as host in 2026, reuniting with former ESPN colleague Max Kellerman

Favourites

Sports TeamNational Football League's New York Giants
FashionKnown for her great fashion sense

Style Quotient

Workout RegimenFollows a strict workout regimen and a disciplined lifestyle due to her battle with endometriosis

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Molly grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut, in a sports-loving household
2. Her father is of Arabian heritage and her mother is of Italian descent
3. Completed a six-month journalism internship at ESPN while studying at UConn
4. Served as host for World Mixed Martial Arts Awards in 2011
5. Left ESPN in late 2025, marking a significant transition in her career
6. Her father is of Albanian heritage and her mother is of Italian descent
7. Co-hosted ESPNU's Campus Connection
8. Advocated for health issues including endometriosis
9. Launched MollyQ Shop to raise awareness against human trafficking in 2025
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