Old Pics Of David Muir Show A Completely Different Side Of The News Anchor
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David Muir has transformed before our eyes since his early days reporting for ABC News as an anchor on "World News Now" in 2003. During live broadcasts, he always looks sharp and camera-ready, often dressed to perfection with not a single strand of hair out of place (thanks to his secret weapon, the G2b Styling Spiking Glue he's been loyal to for years). But away from the anchor desk, Muir doesn't mind keeping it simple and messy. "I'd say my most comfortable element is being outside, covered in mud like this weekend," he told People in May 2025 after spending Memorial Day weekend in his hometown of Syracuse, New York with his German short-haired pointer, Axel. (Oh, did we mention he's a fur dad?) "It was pouring rain and I loved every second of it."
In 2018, Muir offered a glimpse of this rarely seen side of him in a candid snapshot he posted to Instagram. Standing in the rain in a garden of a well-known New York restaurant, the ever-dapper newsman, who famously got involved in a clothespin scandal in 2025, looked surprisingly disheveled in a black distressed tee and cargo pants, his hair wet and flat from the downpour with a hint of stubble growing around his mouth and jawline.
"Waiting room at Estia's. So worth it," Muir captioned the photo. The comments were filled with fans thirsting over the sexy journalist. "Exceptionally hot," one user gushed. Another wrote, "Like the 'undo.' Looks good on you." A third user also enthused, "So this is the closest us regular peeps will get to you stepping out of a shower. Drop dead gorgeous even dripping wet!" Agreed!
How David Muir feels about being called a 'Daddy'
Also in 2018, David Muir offered a glimpse into his life away from the news desk, showing a lighter, more carefree side of him that fans and viewers rarely get to see. On Instagram, he shared a snapshot of him grinning from ear to ear while flexing his guns (remember when he showed off his ripped body?) in a white (or blue?) short-sleeved button down and a pair of gold-framed aviators. "How many days until next weekend," Muir captioned the pic, which naturally sent fans into a frenzy. "Lookin like a snack," one follower gushed. Another said they should let Muir dress like this on air. (Now, wouldn't that be great for views?) Others just seemed surprised to see him in such a happy, laid-back moment. "Wow! You look so relaxed and so handsome!!!" a third user exclaimed.
But how, exactly, does Muir feel about fans practically drooling all over his posts? In his People interview, the famously private bachelor admitted he is flattered by all the attention he's getting. "People will forward TikTok videos, but only because they are laughing out loud at them and making fun of me and saying, 'When did you become Daddy?'" he said with a laugh. "I don't know whether that happens when you hit 50 or what, but I'll take it as a compliment, I think." He added, "Anyone who works with me knows that I am so uncomfortable even having to put on the tux." (His favorite combo is shirt and jeans.) "So maybe it's lost on me, but I guess Daddy's better than the alternative." Humble and hot? Don't mind if we do.