Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith Say Their Goodbyes to Max Kellerman on His Last Day of ‘First Take’

The Max Kellerman First Take era is officially over. They just officially announced it live on air. We all knew it was coming though. Kellerman will go to ESPN Radio mornings, replacing Zubin Mehenti. Kellerman will be teamed with Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams, beginning next month.

Rumors surfaced that Stephen A. was the one responsible for Max’s departure:

New Report Details How Stephen A. Smith Wanted Max Kelleman Off Of “First Take”https://t.co/v3RQcJvML7

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 25, 2021

Now for the goodbyes.

You can see Molly and Stephen A.’s message to Max below:

Salute @maxkellerman pic.twitter.com/3n8FHYcwZ9

— First Take (@FirstTake) September 1, 2021

Max, I’ve had a blast sitting next to you the last 5 years. Lots of travels and great memories. Congrats on the new shows. Grateful I’ve met a friend for life. @maxkellerman pic.twitter.com/tzLgoSQbGU

— Molly Qerim (@MollyQerim) September 1, 2021

Kellerman will also be getting his own daily TV show, which will likely be at 2 p.m. on ESPN.

We’ll see how Max does when he’s out under the thumb of Stephen A.

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