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ESPN host Molly Qerim was met with congratulatory messages from hundreds of fans online as she celebrated her 10-year anniversary on 'First Take'.
Qerim, 41, joined ESPN's daily sports talk television program back in 2015 and - along with Stephen A. Smith - has remained on the panel throughout the years.
Smith is undoubtedly the star of the show however Qerim has been a constant presence and developed into a key figure on the program.
The 41-year-old took to social media to celebrate the 10-year anniversary and thanked fans for 'rocking with us' over the past decade.
In an Instagram post, she wrote: 'Another NBA szn in the books. Thank y’all for rocking with us 10 yrs & counting.
'Time to work on my tan-lines, shut my brain off & be with the fam. See ya in a few weeks. Grateful always, MQ'.
ESPN host Molly Qerim took to social media to share her 10-year anniversary post with fans
The 41-year-old thanks fans for 'rocking with us' over the last decade on 'First Take'
Along with Stephen A. Smith (left), Qerim has been a mainstay on the ESPN program
It didn't take long for fans to over their congratulations for the achievement, with one writing: 'So amazing. Me as a sports fan, I love seeing you on set and doing your thing. Keep up the good work beautiful'.
'Have an awesome vacation. Enjoy the family time,' another wrote.
Back in March, Qerim opened up about her battle with Endometriosis, as she called her surgeon a 'miracle' in an Instagram post.
Qerim, 40, told Bustle in 2018 that she dealt with symptoms such as fatigue, pelvic pain and bloating from the disease, which she was diagnosed with at the age of 26.
The disease is described by the Mayo Clinic as 'an often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus,' and that 'it often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis.'
Qerim shared on Instagram that she had a recent surgery related to the disease, and offered a rare public comment on the 'very private' issue.
'March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I really hesitated on posting this, b/c I'm a very private person…but if I can help even 1 person…it's worth it. Dr Kanayama, you are an answer to 12 years of prayer. THANK YOU. You are a miracle in my life, and more miracles to come,' she wrote.
'And for anyone dealing with a health scare right now, please don't give up…keep advocating for yourself and know you can be fully restored, regardless of what the medical report says. Better days are ahead.'
