MOLLY Qerim is set to step aside from First Take as she takes a well-earned vacation.

The popular ESPN host, 39, revealed on Friday that she will be taking some time off from the sports talk show next week.

Molly Qerim has announced that she is set to be missing from First Take for a portion of next week
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Molly Qerim has announced that she is set to be missing from First Take for a portion of next weekCredit: ESPN

Qerim joked that co-host Stephen A. Smith is 'Worried he's going to miss me'
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Qerim joked that co-host Stephen A. Smith is ‘Worried he’s going to miss me’Credit: ESPN
During the show, and after trying on guest Damien Woody’s stylish new shades, Qerim was sarcastically asked by co-host Stephen A Smith, “Why don’t you go to Fashion Week?”

“Cause I host a program it’s called First Take,” she responded, to which Smith retorted, “You’re usually off.”

“He’s so mad I’m taking a couple of days off next week,” Qerim claimed.

“I think he’s worried he’s going to miss me. He’s sad I’m going on vacation. He keeps bringing up that I’m going on vacation.

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“It’s just a couple of days Stephen A., I’ll be back soon. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon.”

But despite his pouting, Smith insisted he was not concerned.

“I promise you, if I miss you, I’ll let you know. Not,” he said.

This came after Qerim had previously mentioned how excited she was to kick off her vacation, to which Smith responded, “She’s already started.”Jason Kelce stuns with extreme stunt as first act after NFL retirement

Exactly what Qerim has planned for her vacation remains unclear.

As for First Take, her temporary replacement(s) are also unknown.
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Previously, Christine Williamson and Cassidy Hubbarth have filled in for Qerim.

Since 2015, Qerim has led the show alongside Smith, who first joined in 2012.

A UConn graduate, Qerim has previously worked for CBS Sports and NFL Network.

Known for her glamorous style, she regularly shares stunning snaps on Instagram, where she has amassed over 600,000 followers.

Qerim did not specify where she is heading or when she is scheduled to return
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Qerim did not specify where she is heading or when she is scheduled to returnCredit: ESPN

Christine Williamson has previously filled in for Qerim
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Christine Williamson has previously filled in for QerimCredit: ESPN

Cassidy Hubbarth has also taken on Qerim's role in the past
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Cassidy Hubbarth has also taken on Qerim’s role in the pastCredit: ESPN/First Take