Stephen A Smith watches First Take despite missing show shouting it out as fans say it’s ‘not the same without him’

DESPITE his absence from First Take, star personality Stephen A. Smith has made it clear that he still watches the show.

Smith, 55, and host Molly Qerim, 38, did not appear on the hit show this week as the two take a much-needed break.

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On Tuesday, the talk show interviewed Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark.

Clark, 21, led Iowa to the Final Four and recently had a 41-point triple-double against Louisville.

Clark’s interview was seen by Smith, who tweeted“There’s Caitlin.

“Seeing my favorite player on @FirstTake right now.

“The @StephenCurry30 of women’s BBball.

“You are simply sensational.

“Keep on shining!”

Smith’s tweet has many fans pleading for the personality’s return to outspokenness.

A reply to Smith’s tweet read, “shows aren’t the same without you!”

Another asked: “Why don’t you work?”

And a third commented: ‘I was hoping to see Stephen A Smith today okay people did an admirable job.

Qerim was also out on Friday as Christine Williamson has since replaced.

Williamson has been with ESPN since 2019 as a host and reporter.