Molly Qerim leaves ESPN studios in cozy winter jacket as First Take returns to cold NYC and debuts on-air shake-up

MOLLY Qerim was spotted leaving ESPN studios on Monday, cozied up in a winter jacket as First Take made its return to New York City.

Qerim, 39, held a pair of warm snow boots as she walked down the street, wearing an oversized black coat and glasses.

Molly Qerim, 39, looked stunning as she was seen in New York City on MondayCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun

She carried a pair of boots while wearing an oversized winter jacketCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun

On social media, she was recently compared to Kim KardashianCredit: Instagram/mollyqerim

Under the large jacket, the TV personality had a silver top that she paired with flowy teal pants and silver pumps.

Fans of First Take were surprised when Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Shannon Sharpe appeared on the show - hosted by Qerim and Stephen A. Smith - together for the first time.

Russo appeared on the program to discuss the chaos surrounding the teams chosen for the College Football Playoff.

He predicted that the undefeated Florida State team wouldn't be left out of the CFP and the show aired a flashback of Russo's prediction to begin the segment.

MOLLY KARDASHIAN

Qerim doesn't just turn heads as a host of First Take - her social media snaps have kept her the topic of conversation multiple times.

Just recently she's been compared to Kim Kardashian as several fans are begging that she get her own show.

Qerim took a tour of the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, on Friday and shared photos on her Instagram, which has more than 589,000 followers.

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"MSG," read the caption along with a black heart emoji.

Qerim sported an all-black look with a long-sleeve, form-fitting top, pants, and heels.

"Molly Kardashian," wrote one fan, comparing Qerim to Kim K.

"When is 'The Molly Qerim Show' on YouTube going to debut?" asked another.

Her comments section was also filled with several fire emojis.

STALKING INCIDENT

It came after Ahmed Abubakar, a 41-year-old physician from New Jersey, was in Superior Court in Meriden, Connecticut last week after being accused of stalking and sending death threats to Qerim.

The host said that Abubakar's months of alleged harassment made her life an "all-consuming nightmare."

The plea hearing was short, ending with the judge granting a continuance in the case until January 24, 2024.

Abubakar didn't enter a plea and remained quiet during the hearing, only nodding his head and stating "Thank you, your honor," once the hearing ended.

The doctor's mother accompanied him in the courtroom and has been at his side at prior hearings.

Abubakar was arrested in August for allegedly showing up to Qerim's Stamford home over a $5,000 debt he claimed that she owed him.

Following the incident, he sent her threatening messages over social media, calling her a "malignant c**t" and telling her "I hope you die real soon", according to an arrest warrant obtained by The U.S. Sun.

"You got me arrested by two cops and they said your bulls**t [email address] is not a valid address.

"You lied to police you b***h saying you never met me."

Qerim was granted a restraining order against Abubakar in October after a petition was filed by ESPN on her behalf.

In a statement attached to the case files, Qerim wrote that she was "fearful for my personal safety and the safety of my family."

"[Abubakar] has created emotional trauma for myself and my family. He has disrupted my life and the life of my family both personally and professionally.

"This has been an all-consuming nightmare!"

Abubakar is facing misdemeanor charges of harassment, physical threat, and criminal trespass in addition to felony stalking for trying to confront Qerim at her residence.