Stephen A Smith and Molly Qerim (via First Take)
Stephen A Smith has addressed the rumors claiming he has something going on with ‘First Take’ co-host Molly Qerim.

The two have been the subject of dating rumors for a while now, though there’s no evidence to support such a theory. But Chris “Mad Dog” Russo would joke about them getting married as they both showed up to the show wearing white on Wednesday.

“Who said ‘I do’ first between the two of you,” Russo quipped during the ESPN show.

“Who said ‘I don’t?‘” Qerim shot back.

She would go on to compliment Smith on his outfit, and he returned it before taking some time to speak about the rumors.

“No. There’s nothing going on. You understand?” he remarked. “America’s been lying about that for years.”

“You know what’s the funniest part? Is people actually believe it,” Qerim cut in.

Russo claimed that people ask him about it all the time.

Stephen A Smith Takes The Rumors As A Compliment

Stephen A Smith did have a positive spin on the rumors, explaining that they’ve come about as complimentary given they suggest that they both look good and have good taste.

“Here’s the upside to all of that: they know my taste. So therefore they know that it’s a compliment to her,” he added.

“And obviously she has great taste as well, so I guess that’s America’s way of saying we both really really look good. That’s why you can do that. Because they lie all the time, they don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.”

The rumors go back to 2021, when Qerim and her former husband Jalen Rose split up. It was even suggested that the colleagues had engaged in an affair which led to the split.

Molly has previously gone on record to deny the accusations. Now, Stephen A. has as well.

VIDEO: Jason Kelce Left Everyone In Stitches Over His Ruthless Joke About His Wife Kylie And Harrison Butker

Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce (Photo via @jennaxkc/Twitter)
Jason Kelce and his brother Travis had some very good things to say about Harrison Butker heading into the weekend, although they made it clear they did not necessarily agree with the comments he made.

The brothers discussed Butker’s polarizing statement on Friday, with Travis, who is teammates with Harrison on the Kansas City Chiefs, showing support for the under-fire kicker.

“I cherish him as a teammate. I think Pat said it best where he is every bit of a great person and a great teammate,” he said on their ‘New Heights‘ podcast. “He’s treated friends and family that I’ve introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness. And that’s how he treats everyone.”

Jason agreed, offering that differing opinions and beliefs are really what make life what it is. But then he decided to joke about his wife, Kylie.

“My wife was a little frustrated with some of the comments,” he quipped. “Initially, I said, ‘You’re going to need to go back to the kitchen and make me a sandwich. I’m listening to the game right now.’” 

Jason Kelce Was In Now Way Being Serious

Of course, he was making light of Butker’s suggestion that women should be homemakers. Travis, who was beside himself with laughter, hated that his brother had messed up their momentum.

“We were doing so good,” he said. “We were killing it. You’re ridiculous.”   

If perhaps you think there’s a chance Jason Kelce may have been serious, he wasn’t. Anyone who’s watched the podcast would know it was just him having fun, plus he and Kylie always praise each other publicly.