David Muir may deliver the news each night on but far from the bright lights of the ABC news studios he's cultivated an intensely private home life rooted in the serene landscapes of upstate New York.
This world in Syracuse trumps headlines and offers up mud, beavers, and beloved childhood memories.
It is here that David confesses he finds true comfort, not in a suit and tie, but "being outside, covered in mud."
In a recent interview with People, the popular news anchor lifted the lid on his home life like never before. He touched upon what makes him truly happy outside of his career and even revealed his feelings on his 'daddy' thirst trap status.
© Instagram"I'd say my most comfortable element is being outside, covered in mud like this weekend," he said as he spoke about being at home during a rainy Memorial Day weekend. "I loved every second of it."
Loyal companion
His loyal companion, a German short-haired pointer, shares his owner's enthusiasm for the outdoors.
© InstagramDavid recounted a quintessential country moment: "The biggest event of the weekend was discovering there was a beaver who had begun to build a dam inside the little boathouse."
This unexpected wildlife encounter led to hours spent at nightfall on the dock of his lakeside home with his dog, patiently waiting for a glimpse of the industrious animal.
Connecting to childhood
© Instagram"When you're out there on the lake, smelling the same air that you smelled when you were on your BMX bike back when you were a kid, there's something really fueling about that and connected about it," he mused.
This return to his origins serves as an opportunity to recharge. "You just feel like you're home again," he said. "I couldn't have been happier."
David's candid remarks offer a refreshing counterpoint to his public persona as a serious news journalist. However, he's also viewed as a sex symbol, something he finds awkward.
Thirst trap status
© InstagramHe has a fan base who often share thirsty edits of David on TikTok, but he takes it all in his stride.
"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. "So I don't know whether that happens when you hit 50 or what, but I'll take it as a compliment, I think.
© Getty Images"Anyone who works with me knows that I am so uncomfortable even having to put on the tux. So the fact that I survived those events is still a surprise to me without looking like a total nerd."
