Stephen A. Smith was forced to make a quick recovery on the air after mistaking NFL star Christian Kirk for late political commentator Charlie Kirk. Smith, 58, was recapping the Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game during the Tuesday, January 13, episode of ESPN's First Take when the awkward mixup occurred. "We saw Charlie Kirk catch eight receptions for 144 yards," Smith declared before being corrected by host Shae Peppler Cornette. Smith then continued, saying, "I'm sorry, I apologize. Oh, my God, I meant Christian Kirk.