Stephen A Smith’s absence on the ESPN show ‘First Take’ has led fans speculating if he is leaving the show. Are the rumors true?
Stephen A Smith is known to be a professional sports television personality from America.
The sports radio host and journalist is precisely famous for the ESPN show ‘First Take’ and ‘The Stephen A Smith Show’ on ESPN radio.
Now, the First Take commentator is speculated to be leaving the show after being absent on the show for 2 weeks.
The fans of the show have been wondering if there is any problem with the 53-years-old sports personality.
Currently employed by the ESPN Inc. Smith has opened up about the details of his absence and what the future holds for him.
Is Stephen A Smith Leaving The First Take Or Is He In Vacation?
Stephen A Smith is not leaving the show First Take.
Further he is not in the vacation but is currently on the medical leave.
But his table companion Max Kellerman is set to leave the show ‘First Take’ as he waves goodbye to his friend.
The radio veteran made a phone call to the show and apologized for not being present beside his companions.
Revealing his absence on the show, he stated that he was on a medical leave rather than a vacation.
The NBA analyst told, he is not seen in the camera for 2 weeks.
Talking on the phone with his co-host Max Kellerman, he thanked for the 5 years they have been together and the contribution he had made to uplift the show.
With Smith’s long-time partner exiting the show, Kellerman will still play a prominent role at the ESPN Network.
He is scheduled to host the ‘Max Kellerman Show’ on ESPN radio and a boxing show in ESPN 2.
Talking about the absentee, Smith is expected to return on the screen on Monday.
Where Is Stephen A Smith?
Stephen A Smith is believed to be resting in his residence with his daughters.
Although he was born in New York, he currently lives in the New Jersey. He owns a magnificent property in the New York City.
The father of 2 is on a medical leave since 2 weeks and he is believed to be staying with his family but he has not given the details about his whereabouts yet.
However, he is expected to reveal after he returns on the commentating table on Monday.
What Happened To Stephen A Smith?
Stephen A Smith had a surgery on his nose.
He revealed to have a big nose now and even joked on being uglier than he normally looks.
Smith said his nose is more swollen and bigger than ever.
Now that it’s been 2 weeks and set to return on the set on Monday, Smith is expected to be fine now.