He also gave couples relationship advice virtually. Max Kellerman has been a commentator on ESPNs First Take with Stephen A. Smith's opening monologue quickly involved his ubiquity with internet memes, and a taped skit about "meditation" included a typical screaming Smith and his patented "stay off the weed" decree. (ABC and ESPN are both under the Disney umbrella.) He came one step closer to that dream Monday night by stepping in for Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The live, one-hour show will provide all the latest news, opinion and analysis on the day’s trending and under-the-radar afternoon headlines and look ahead at potential news-making moments that evening. In January, Smith confessed to USA TODAY Sports his desire to one day host late-night television. 14, ESPN will premiere This Just In hosted by Max Kellerman at 2 p.m. He’s going to replace Zubin Mehenti on ESPN morning radio and do a new show in the afternoon.
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According to a press release from ESPN, Kellerman will host a new ESPN television series (more details to follow. As you know, Max Kellerman is being booted from First Take. ESPN has announced that Max Kellerman is leaving First Take after five years. The new lineup is expected to go into effect the week of Sept. Missed this the other day, but it’s still worth sharing. Ogwumike, who has resumed her basketball career with the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, will have a role as an analysis on various platforms and other responsibilities that will emerge. That show has also been extended an hour (3-7 p.m.). ET) no more, the show of former NFL linebacker Bart Scott and Alan Hahn has been extended an hour from noon-3 p.m.Ĭhris Canty will replace Chiney Ogwumike as the co-host of the drivetime slot with Mike Golic Jr. With Kellerman's two-hour radio slot (2-4 p.m.
The company also said plans on First Take's updated format will be revealed "soon." Kellerman's weekly boxing show on ESPN2 will continue. That didn't mean Max would be done with ESPN as a whole, however. Rumors began circulating in August 2021, with outlets like Front Office Sports reporting that Max's tenure was likely coming to an end, and that a replacement would not be sought out. Kellerman will begin hosting his own new show, This Just In starting on Monday. What happened to Max Kellerman His role on 'First Take' ended in September 2021. Kellerman will also be hosting "a new ESPN television series (more details to follow)," ESPN said in a release. After his split with First Take, Max Kellerman will return to ESPN’s daily television lineup next week. Mehenti will return to "SportsCenter" anchoring duties upon his return. Smith on the two-hour debate show for five years, but ESPN announced Tuesday that Kellerman is leaving the show to join the morning radio program.įront Office Sports first reported Kellerman's potential move last week.Īlongside ex-NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and former basketball star Jay Williams, Kellerman will replace Zubin Mehenti, who has been absent for an extended period due to a medical issue. Aug 6, 1973) is an American journalist, boxing commentator, and sports television personality currently serving as a host of This Just In with Max Kellerman on the ESPN sports channel. Max Kellerman's departure from "First Take" is official.
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