Reunification Of Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless Sees 24% Ratings Increase For ‘First Take’

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Bring back Skip full-time!

The recent comeback for sports media legend Skip Bayless to ESPN’s “First Take” resulted in a 24% viewership increase, according to the four-letter network.

The edition of the show, which broadcasted Friday, May 9, brought in an average of 647,000 viewers. In 2026, “First Take” has an average mark of 520,800 viewers. (RELATED: Matthew, Brady Tkachuk Reveal Epic Story Of Team USA Hockey Sneaking Beer Into Olympic........

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