Two popular ESPN alumni, Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan, are set to return for one last appearance on Around the Horn this Thursday, May 9, 2025.
Their one-day comeback comes as part of a sendoff for the iconic debate show, which is set to air its final episode on May 23 after over two decades on air.
Both Hill and Fagan were fan favorites during their original stints on the program. Hill worked at ESPN from 2006 to 2018, serving as a columnist, SportsCenter anchor, and co-host of His & Hers. Fagan, a former basketball standout, was with the network from 2012 to 2018, contributing across ESPN platforms including espnW, Outside the Lines, and The Magazine.
Around the Horn, which premiered in 2002, has long featured rotating journalists debating the day’s biggest sports stories. The program’s longevity has made it one of ESPN’s most enduring daily shows. Executive VP David Roberts praised the team behind ATH, stating, “That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare.”
No permanent replacement has been announced for Around the Horn’s 5 p.m. ET slot. Beginning May 26, a special 30-minute edition of SportsCenter will temporarily fill the time slot.
As ESPN prepares to bid farewell to a major part of its afternoon lineup, the return of Hill and Fagan offers a nostalgic moment for longtime viewers of Around the Horn.
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