Stephen A Smith compliments Molly Qerim’s style after fans claim First Take host was going to ‘give them a heart attack’

STEPHEN A Smith began First Take on Tuesday with compliments for his cohost Molly Qerim’s style.

The 55-year-old star couldn’t help but notice Molly’s University of Connecticut-inspired outfit.

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Molly opened the segment celebrating UConn’s men’s basketball championship.

She was happy and feeling great after successfully predicting her alma mater would win it all in March Madness.

Smith recognized it was Molly’s day and said it was her week to kick things off on the popular ESPN show.

He joked he was happy UConn won and dominated in the tournament but was not looking forward to sitting next to Molly bragging. 

“I had no issue with UConn. It was you I had the issue with. They don’t have to sit next to you every day. I wasn’t looking forward to it.  

Molly gloated back: “Not only did we run through the tournament. We destroyed through the tournament.” 

Smith agreed UConn had a dominant run this season to win the national championship. 

Molly rocked a Uconn-branded sweater over a blue dress, pairing the two looks with white heels.

She took to Instagram following the show and shared: “Big Mood. National Champions!!.”

Fans loved it and quickly responded: “Molly Qerim is going to give me a heart attack!!”

Another said: “Perfection, wow!”

While a third shared: “Obsessed with this outfit! Go Huskies!”

And a fourth added: “Congratulations to ur[sic] Huskies!”