MONICA McNutt left Stephen A. speechless live on First Take after hitting him with a WNBA roast.
When talking about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, McNutt gave Stephen A. a harsh reality check.
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The First Take crew was discussing Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut season when things got awkward between Stephen A. and McNutt.
Smith said she didn’t like how she had to “watch every syllable” when talking about the WNBA, but McNutt wasn’t happy with her statement.
“Welcome to the world of being a woman, Stephen A,” she said.
“How you have to dance about your choice of words and how you have to please everyone as you navigate your being.”
Stephen A. and Shannon Sharpe tried to defend themselves, asking McNutt what the difference was between being a woman and being black.
After McNutt gave an answer, Stephen A. made a comment that really excited her.
“Who talks more about the WNBA, who talks more about women’s sports than First Take?” Stephen A. said.
McNutt was clearly irritated by her question and set the record straight on live TV.
“Stephen A., respectfully, with your platform, you could have been doing this three years ago if you wanted,” McNutt said.
Molly Qerim and Sharpe looked stunned, and Qerim tried to take the show to a commercial break, but the awkward moment continued.
After Stephen A. muttered “wow,” McNutt assured him that he thought he could have done more.
“You’re my guy,” McNutt said.
“But I’m talking to you.”
“You’re my girl,” Smith replied.
“But you missed too many episodes of First Take.”
First look at the numbers
First Take has grown from strength to strength under the guidance of Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim over the past year.
ESPN’s weekday debate show averaged 496,000 viewers in 2023 — making it the most-watched year in the show’s history.
Its December average of 611,000 represented a 24% annual increase compared to 2022.
The show has also recorded more than 250 million views on YouTube.
First Take was helped by the addition of Shannon Sharpe alongside Smith and Qerim after he left Fox Sports’ Undisputed.
Fans were surprised by First Take’s heated discussion and took to social media to share their thoughts.
“@McNuttMonica You are absolutely amazing in this segment @FirstTake, my good sister looks like reading to jump on TV,” said one fan.
“@FirstTake this morning is spicy!” another fan said.
“This debate between Stephen A, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt over the first take is heated,” said a third fan.
“Stephen A’s soul leaves his body after Monica McNutt talks to him about the WNBA,” said a fourth fan.
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