Disney has announced that ESPN has signed a new multi-year deal with Stephen A. Smith to keep him as a fixture of “First Take”, ESPN’s weekday morning studio debate show. It also includes appearances across ESPN programming.

“Smith” joined ESPN in 2003 and over the years contributed to various studio and radio programming, including “The Sports Reporters”, “SportsCenter”, “Pardon the Interruption” and many more. Smith returned in 2012 as a featured commentator on “First Take”, discussing and debating sports topics of the day, in addition to appearing on numerous shows across ESPN platforms over the past decade.

Stephen A. Smith said in a statement:

“I’m happy and honored to remain a member of the Disney/ESPN family for, at least, the next five years. There’s only bigger and bigger things ahead. It starts with continuing to put in that work. See y’all soon.”

Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman added:

“Stephen A. works incredibly hard to elevate the sports conversation day-in and day-out and we are grateful he will remain at ESPN. He is a difference maker, and fans are captivated by his deep sports knowledge, strong opinions and unmistakable flair.”

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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