With Max Kellerman leaving the show, First Take fans will no longer see the verbal spat between Kellerman and Smith. Did ESPN fire him? More on the news.
Kellerman, famous as the host of multiple ESPN shows, has a love and hate kind of relationship with fans. He is an expert in NFL and NBA game analysis and is always to the point. However, he was also overshadowed by multiple controversies over the years.
What Happened To Max Kellerman? Was He Fired From ESPN First Take?
Despite all the rumors, ESPN didn’t fire Max Kellerman. They are just moving him around the network.
The First Take host will be focusing more on his own radio show. Additionally, he will also be an integral part of ESPN’s early morning radio show “Keyshawn, JWill and Zubin.”
Host Zubin Mehenti has been missing from the show for some time now. Multiple reports suggest that his diabetes problem and health issues have left the host out. ESPN network finds Kellerman to be a perfect fit to overtake the early morning radio hosting job.
It is still unsure if Jay Williams will continue to be a part of the show or is calling it quits.
On the other hand, Kellerman has his own show to run, “Max On Boxing.” The weekly show mostly focuses on global boxing events with guest-starring of renowned boxers.
Max Kellerman Is Leaving, But Who Is Replacing Him?
ESPN is yet to announce the replacement for outgoing Max Kellerman. Multiple reports even suggest Stephen Smith will go solo running the show alongside host Molly Qerim.
Whoever is going to replace the host will have heavy boots to fill. Besides, the opposing chemistry with all famous Stephen A Smith will also be a competitive requirement for the job.
Nevertheless, fans are going to miss the squabble between Max and Stephen. Many on Twitter are reacting to the news with a mixed reaction. Boy, who would forget his take on NFL GOAT Tom Brady.
Max Kellerman And His Past Controversies
The ESPN host is no new face to drama and controversial takes. He has been mixed up in some hefty wrangle in the past.
Alongside his professional dispute and debatable takes, he has also been thrown around in personal drama. For that matter, he was suspended by ESPN Back in 2014 and not once but thrice.
The domestic abuse case on his wife Erin Manning made headlines back in the days. In fact, he even admitted to striking his wife while drunk, as per Alex Stedman from Deadline.
Sure, he was apologetic and regrated the doing. But, that will always be something he will carry on with his career ahead.