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Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless on 'First Take': Live updates with best moments
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Skip Bayless returns to ESPN to debate Stephen A. Smith on *First Take* after nearly a decade apart. Fans can follow live updates and highlights from the reunion event.
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- Skip Bayless returns to ESPN for *First Take*
- Debate with Stephen A. Smith after nearly a decade
- Live updates and highlights available during the show
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It's the reunion that fans of the old school First Take may have wanted for years: Skip Bayless will return to ESPN for the first time in years to debate Stephen A. Smith on Friday.
It's been nearly a decade since the man with all the takes bid farewell to the Worldwide Leader and to Smith on the air, when he said "We've had our battles on this show, we fight like brothers, we get mad, we love each other. And I'm going to miss him more than he has any concept."
So what will the two of them say to each other after years of being separated? Come follow along live with the highlights and big moments from Friday's First Take. Keep refreshing and we'll keep updating this page:
Why did Skip Bayless leave ESPN in 2016?
He left for Fox Sports after his contract expired with ESPN. He spent eight years with the network with Undisputed and left in 2024.
Does this reunion mean Skip Bayless could return to ESPN on a more permanent basis?
We'll see! Maybe that's what this is? But we have no word on this. It's been billed as a one-time thing.
Why is Skip Bayless returning to First Take now?
A tough one to answer! Is it an attempt to juice the ratings? A try at getting these two back together more often? Again, no word on this.
What time is the Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunion on First Take?
It's on Friday at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN.
Q&A
Why did Skip Bayless leave ESPN in 2016?
Skip Bayless left ESPN in 2016 to pursue opportunities at FS1, where he became a prominent figure on shows like *Undisputed*.
What can viewers expect from the reunion of Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith?
Viewers can expect a lively debate filled with highlights and memorable moments as the two sports commentators reconnect after years apart.
When is Skip Bayless's first appearance back on *First Take*?
Skip Bayless's first appearance back on *First Take* is scheduled for Friday, marking his return to ESPN after nearly a decade.