Michael Irvin is already making waves as Stephen A Smith’s new co-host on ESPN’s First Take.
Last week, longtime First Take host Max Kellerman signed off for the last time after it was revealed that he was being moved off the show to be featured on ESPN radio because Stephen A reportedly believed the chemistry was lacking between the two.
Salute @maxkellerman pic.twitter.com/3n8FHYcwZ9
— First Take (@FirstTake) September 1, 2021
After Kellerman’s departure, Irvin quickly signed on to co-host First Take on Mondays during the NFL season.
It's official: ESPN confirms @FOS story @Cowboys legend Michael Irvin will debate @stephenasmith on football Mondays. Tim Tebow will get the regular slot vs. AS on Fridays. Others guests will include Marcus Spears, Paul Finebaum, Damien Woody + Mina Kimes.https://t.co/j2NXvxcXx9
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) September 2, 2021
Irvin made his debut as co-host of the show on Labor Day and things quickly went off the rails as the two yelled at each other about the Dallas Cowboys.
First Take with Stephen A Smith and Michael Irvin is performance art. pic.twitter.com/otxO4dlShu
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 6, 2021
Later in the show, an impassioned Irvin got a bit heated when arguing that Tom Brady is the GOAT athlete over Michael Jordan.
Michael Irvin might become the first person to spontaneously combust on live TV pic.twitter.com/nR84ImZoAR
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 6, 2021
Irvin even got Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones on the show which led to this awkward exchange.
Jerry Jones "The reason I smile when I think of Stephen A, there's always pretty women around him…I like to hang with him around places" pic.twitter.com/27RkPVcocT
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 6, 2021
It’s going to be a long few months for Stephen A Smith because it seems like Michael Irvin is the only person who can yell louder than him during a debate show.