David Muir took his spot on ABC World News and ran with it. He is the successor of Diane Sawyer, who built a massive net worth in the spot prior.

David Muir has a remarkable net worth of his own, and his stock continues to rise after moderating the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate. David received a positive reaction for his involvement, especially given his ability to fact-check on the fly. It was a pivotal moment for David’s career, with the debate being watched by millions of Americans.

His rise in the world of journalism hasn’t come with much controversy. David is very private in regard to his personal life, and has rarely caused a stir or uproar among viewers. However, there was one moment in particular that caused drama. His promotion on ABC World News didn’t sit well with everyone. That especially holds true for GMA host, George Stephanopoulos. The drama between the two would eventually lead to a pivotal member of ABC quitting their position.

Let’s recap what took place behind the scenes.

David Muir’s Position On ABC News Caused Tension With George Stephanopoulos Behind The Scenes

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Throughout his career, rarely has David Muir been involved in any type of controversy. He’s as polished as they come, especially when it comes to his journalism/reporter role on television.

However, there was some tension after David Muir was given a promotion to the lead anchor of ABC World News. Fellow anchor George Stephanopoulos didn’t take kindly to the news, and was blindsided by the fact that he had lost out on his position. This would turn into chaos behind the scenes, with ABC News chief James Goldston stepping down. The Wrap revealed in 2021 that Goldston left his position due to the clash between David Muir and George Stephanopoulos. An insider called the feud “petty,” and all about who owns the main anchor chair on ABC.

ABC News was asked to comment about the drama over the main achor position on World News.

CNN reported, “Spokespeople for ABC News, a unit of Disney, declined to comment for this story. More than half a dozen sources spoke to CNN Business on condition of anonymity. At issue was a title, “chief anchor,” and a key network news responsibility: leading special coverage of breaking news stories and special events.”

The Drama Between David Muir And George Stephanopoulos Hasn’t Changed

David Muir entered the new role in 2021 as the lead, but tension hasn’t subsided since. According to sources with Daily Mail, David’s team was delighted over George Stephanopoulos’ recent Joe Biden gaffe, proving that the rivalry is still alive and well. George caused a stir after suggesting former President Joe Biden could not serve additional years in office.

Inside sources revealed, “The rivalry between David and George is real and makes for tension behind-the-scenes, and there are private celebrations from those in David’s corner that George plunged the network into an embarrassing scandal.”

The source added, “David is the height of professionalism, and you won’t hear a subjective word from him or any commentary about Biden and whether he should run. ‘He is a newsman, and he knows his place. That is, to deliver the news, without fear or favor.”

With David Muir recently hosting the debate, adding to his impressive resume. David was praised for his quick fact-checking throughout Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ debate. His reputation continues to climb, especially in terms of his professionalism.

What Do We Know About David Muir’s Personal Life?

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Fans really don’t know much when it comes to David Muir and his personal life. Facts about his romantic history are ice-cold. Though we do know that David has one close connection in Hollywood, and that’s alongside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. The ABC host was a guest on Kelly and Mark’s daytime show in the past, revealing what it was like vacationing with the two.

“I think it’s good that it’s aches and pains week because honestly, it sounds funner than it is, but when you go on vacation with these two – the two fittest people on the planet – you then go into recovery for about three of four weeks, so I’m just starting to feel better again.”

As for his other connections, fans have seen small snippets on Instagram. David is a proud uncle, but hasn’t revealed any info related to having kids of his own.

“I was 13 when I first started going to the TV station…the photographers used to haze me, but I look back at it fondly.” David continued: “I remember one of the photographers saying to me one summer when I was probably 14 years old, ‘wouldn’t you rather be out in a baseball field, what’re you doing in a newsroom?’”

“With the newsroom, I would go in every summer, and this was just my chance to go back to that community.”

David Muir has an established property portfolio.

His journey began almost four decades ago, and perhaps David himself can’t fathom all the success he has been able to gather since. His work during the pandemic specifically was especially noteworthy, helping the viewers out during such a difficult time of uncertainty.