Cam Newton set to join Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe on First Take after signing new deal with ESPN
Cam Newton is set to debut on First Take as early as Friday.
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ESPN is getting yet another elite veteran added to its star-studded roster. Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has signed a deal with the network to make weekly appearances on the flagship show First Take.
With the addition of Cam Newton to the First Take panel, the show just got a whole lot more entertaining to watch! He will be joining Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, the duo that has already established itself as the most-watched pairing when it comes to sports debate shows. With the addition of Newton, the bizarre analogies and comparisons made on air will just increase!
Cam Newton is set to make his debut on First Take on the 11th of October during the show’s taping at Tennessee State University. The crew will introduce him as the latest member of the show in its ongoing HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) roadshow.)
Cam Newton’s bold yet entertaining personality will be a great addition to ESPN’s crew
The 2015 NFL MVP is truly a different breed. Cam Newton embarked into the media game relatively recently with his YouTube channel and podcast, 4th & 1 with Cam Newton. Up until this point, he had become notorious for two things, his bizarre fashion sense and the creative font options he used while writing the captions of his social media posts.
However, the podcast allowed fans to see a different side of Cam Newton. His takes are entertaining, expressed in a charismatic manner, and more importantly, they are bold.
Newton says it as he sees it. He does not shy away from going up against the popular opinion. ESPN’s Executive VP and Editor of Sports News and Entertainment, David Roberts expressed his optimism at the addition of Newton.
Cam Newton’s addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities. His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans.
David Roberts said
The show currently ranks atop its competition in terms of ratings. Now the numbers will reach new peaks as fans will enjoy the chemistry between the hosts.
Cam Newton has been signed by ESPN to join Stephen A. Smith as a commentator on First Take. His debut is set for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/U0YdqxweSb
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 10, 2024
The former NFL quarterback is looking forward to his new role at ESPN.
I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.
Cam Newton said
In the past year, ESPN has carried out a revamp of its NFL crew. This began with numerous cuts across the board earlier this year.
Eventually, the network brought Jason Kelce onboard to make him a part of the Monday Night Football crew. This move has yielded a significant push in ratings as the former Eagles’ center has an entertaining and charismatic presence combined with antics that fans love to watch! The network then added Nick Saban to the College Football gameday crew along with Pat McAfee, a truly genius move as fans are seeing a side of the former Alabama HC they never knew existed!
ESPN is focusing on bringing aboard veterans that have exceptional credentials on the football field and a charismatic yet outgoing personality. The network understands that in the current environment, the consumption habits of viewers has changed.
Fans no longer want to watch a sports debate show that is strictly about football. They want to have fun watching the show and due to that, having a panel with diverse personalities is of paramount importance.
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