ESPN plans to name Skip Bayless’ replacement as “First Take” co-hostย “very shortly,” according to the network’sย vice president of production, Marcia Keegan.
“We looked at a lot of people and we’re close to making a decision,” ESPN vice president of production Marcia Keegan told TheWrap.
Whoever lands Bayless’ former gig will battleย Stephen A. Smith on a daily basis on the sports conversation show that encourages heated debate.
Smith is in the midst of a three-week vacation and “First Take” will not air next week as ESPN 2 is scheduled to broadcast Wimbledon. The following week, a variety of ESPN Radio personalities will co-host the show.