VIDEO: Popular ESPN Host Makes Shocking Announcement That He’s “Done” On Live TV During ‘First Take’
‘First Take’ (Photo via ESPN)
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky suggested he could be done with The Worldwide Leader in Sports on Monday, having made a shocking announcement on live television.
The former NFL quarterback appeared on Monday’s post-Super Bowl episode of ‘First Take’ and later signed off, noting he would be off television for a while and wasn’t sure how things would pan out in the future.
“I’m taking a break, won’t be on TV for a long time,” he said, “never know what the future holds but I’m taking a break… just want to say thank you. Appreciate you guys so much.”
Check him out in the video below:
Dan Orlovsky hints at an uncertain future at ESPN while signing off from his final appearance on First Take during the NFL season.
“I’m taking a break, won’t be on TV for a long time… never know what the future holds but I’m taking a break… just want to say thank you.… pic.twitter.com/aeuNti2uPz
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 10, 2025
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Of course, ESPN has a host of analysts under contract, so some of them could afford to take breaks after a busy football season. However, it does seem like Orlovsky will be out for much longer than just a break, as he hinted at an uncertain future.
Dan Orlovsky Confirms That There Are Decisions To Be Made
We’ve seen on-air talent tell everyone goodbye before heading on vacation in the past, yet Dan’s farewell sounded like his time at ESPN could be over.
He has since confirmed, in response to an X user, that his future is up in the air.
“Lotta decision to be made. See what happens. I’m grateful for it all,” he wrote.
Is @danorlovsky7 leaving ESPN that sounded like a leaving the network speech. Huge loss of it happens
— AJAR (@KingAjar) February 10, 2025
Dan Orlovsky joined ESPN in 2018. If his time really is up, it’s been a good run. We imagine lots of fans will be sad to see him go.
