14 Times David Muir Unintentionally Thirst Trapped on Instagram
14 Times David Muir Unintentionally Thirst Trapped on Instagram
Stephanie SengweFri, September 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM UTC
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David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
When it comes to delivering hard news, David Muir has become one of the most trusted voices in America. With decades of experience, the ABC World News Tonight and 20/20 journalist and anchor has done it all — from moderating presidential debates, to interviewing world leaders as well as bringing light to humanitarian crises.
Off duty however, Muir is a little more relaxed. His social media generally showcases his travels, his work and his adorable German short-haired pointer named Axel. And though we think he’s not doing it on purpose, fans can’t help but to swoon over the handsome anchor’s posts, going as far as creating sexy TikTok edits of him.
“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 told PEOPLE last year. “So I don’t know whether that happens when you hit 50 or what, but I’ll take it as a compliment, I think.”
As 20/20 makes its way back to our screens tonight, here are 14 times David Muir unintentionally thirst trapped on Instagram.
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Oh, to Be Axel
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
Though he loves his job, like most of us, Muir looks forward to hsi days off. “How many days til the weekend (I really love my job but how many days),” he captioned this 2019 photo cuddling his dog.
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Just the Two of Us
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
If this isn’t the perfect holiday card, we don’t know what is. Muir and Axel spread some Christmas cheer in 2019, with the news anchor writing in part, “I’m so grateful for all - and wishing you a Merry Christmas!”
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Sun Kissed
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
He wore the hot guy uniform (Wayfarers, tee, tan) during summer break in 2021.
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Eyes for You
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
The tousled hair, the direct eye contact and the smirk — maybe his thirst traps aren’t so unintentional after all. The man knows what he’s doing!
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Hopping About
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
He even makes hanging out with the Easter Bunny (in 2023) look good.
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A Man and His Dog
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
In this shot from 2022, Muir noticed he shared some characteristics with his best pal. “We cross our paws together,” he captioned this cute photo with Axel.
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Getting Merry
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
“alright, let’s bring some cheer,” Muir, a wreath in each hand, wrote in 2022. (Is it too late to take him up on the offer?)
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Taking It Easy
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
Nothing like a photographer who knows your angles. Muir shared this GQ-esque snap captured by his niece while they vacationed in Paris back in 2024.
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Effortlessly Cool
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
In the same carousel, he also shared this ultra-cool pic of himself striking a pose as they made their way through the city.
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In His Element
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
In 2025, Muir opened to PEOPLE about the fact that he is most comfortable in casual clothes. “Anyone who works with me knows that I am so uncomfortable even having to put on the tux. So the fact that I survive those [red carpet] events is still a surprise to me without looking like a total nerd.”
While we love a man in a suit, this pic alone shows we need to be quiet when the experts are talking.
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Man at Work
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
And he may be most comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt, he wouldn’t be crowned the “finest TV anchor” if suits didn’t do him justice.
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Muir in Marrakech
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
The news anchor showed of his chiseled arms while vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco back in 2025.
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A Smile That Melts
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
Muir flashed a megawatt smile in a photo dump chronicling his summer trips to Italy and Spain this year.
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Flowers for You
David MuirCredit: David Muir/Instagram
Unclear who the flowers are for, but we wouldn’t mind getting a bouquet from the TV star.
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