Things got real spicy on ESPNβs First Take when Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband to tennis legend Serena Williams, confronted Stephen A. Smith live on air. It was a moment!
Ohanian stopped by the show on October 9, 2025, to promote his Athlos event, but he clearly had other plans. He wasnβt about to let a past slight slide, and seized the opportunity to address Smithβs viral comments from earlier this year. Whew, chile!
Let’s rewind a bit. Back in February, Stephen A. implied that Serenaβs Super Bowl halftime performance β which included a playful moment directed toward her ex, Drake β mightβve hinted at marital trouble. The internet, of course, had a field day, with many calling out Smith for what they felt was crossing a serious line.
So, you already KNOW when Ohanian pulled up to ESPN, he came with receipts and major confidence. Our kind of energy!
βYou hadnβt been married before, right?β Ohanian asked, leaning in with a smirk that had us all cheering. βBecause I give advice to plenty of founders who want to build billion-dollar companies. And the reason I do that is because I build billion-dollar companies.β Boom.
The jab drew laughs β and gasps β from co-hosts Molly Qerim and Shams Charania, while Stephen A. tried to laugh it off. But the verdict was in: fans online instantly crowned Ohanian the undisputed winner of the exchange. It was a masterclass in husbanding!
One thingβs for sure β Ohanian didnβt just promote his eventβ¦ he promoted how to stand ten toes down for your queen. π We love to see it!
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