Stephen A And Skip Bayless Are Reuniting On First Take Friday One Final Time
Stephen A. Smith arranged the guest appearance, marking the pair’s first on-air reunion in nearly 10 years.
- On Friday, Skip Bayless will reunite with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's 'First Take' for a one-time appearance, marking their first time hosting together in nearly 10 years.
- Bayless and Smith established the show's 'hot takes' format as the original debate duo from 2012 to 2016, with Smith frequently crediting Bayless for advancing his sports media career.
- After Bayless left ESPN for Fox Sports in 2016 to host 'Undisputed,' which ended in 2024, Smith orchestrated this guest return despite previously stating their partnership was finished.
- During the reunion, the pair will likely discuss the NBA playoffs featuring the New York Knicks and LeBron James, along with the Cowboys' 2026 offseason expectations.
- Bayless currently hosts 'The Skip Bayless Show' podcast and contributes to 'The Arena' on 'Gridiron,' starring Gilbert Arenas, marking a brief return to the program Smith has led since his departure.
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Stephen A Smith is upset over an OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings – Democratic Accent
Stephen A. Smith is not happy about an OutKick article published this week about his reunion with Skip Bayless scheduled for later this week. “Instead of just celebrating Skip Bayless coming back to ‘First Take’ for the day, I’m seeing articles here on Fox News, Awful Announcing, along with others, and it’s talking about ratings slip,” Smith said on his radio show Tuesday. He is referencing a column for OutKick published the day prior that Fox N…
Stephen A Smith is upset over an OutKick article about 'First Take's' ratings
Stephen A. Smith is not happy about an OutKick article published this week about his reunion with Skip Bayless scheduled for later this week."Instead of just celebrating Skip Bayless coming back to 'First Take' for the day, I’m seeing articles here on Fox News, Awful Announcing, along with others, and it’s talking about ratings slip," Smith said on his radio show Tuesday.He is referencing a column for OutKick published the day prior that Fox New…
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