Things got real spicy on ESPN’s 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 wasn’t about to let a past slight slide, and seized the opportunity to address Smith’s viral comments from earlier this year. Whew, chile!
Let’s rewind a bit. Back in February, Stephen A. implied that Serena’s Super Bowl halftime performance – which included a playful moment directed toward her ex, Drake – might’ve 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!
“You hadn’t been married before, right?” Ohanian asked, leaning in with a smirk that had us all cheering. “Because 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.” Boom.
The jab drew laughs – and gasps – 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 thing’s for sure — Ohanian didn’t just promote his event… he promoted how to stand ten toes down for your queen. 👑 We love to see it!
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