David Muir Is Not Leaving ABC World News
Here's what we know about David Muir's current status at ABC and the facts behind the departure chatter.
David Muir has not announced any plans to leave ABC World News Tonight. He continues to serve as anchor of the broadcast, a role he has held since 2014 after taking over from Diane Sawyer.
Rumors of Muir's departure circulated in late 2024 following his brief absence in August, during which weekend anchors Whit Johnson and Linsey Davis temporarily filled in. However, Muir later posted photos from a vacation in Italy, confirming he was on a scheduled break.
The speculation increased after a YouTube video claimed Muir would soon exit ABC. The video appeared to contain AI-generated content and altered visuals, casting doubt on its credibility. No verified source has supported the claim.
On May 12, 2025, Muir appeared on ABC World News Tonight as usual, covering major stories including a temporary U.S.-China tariff truce and updates in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial. He remains actively involved in anchoring duties and reporting key national and international news.
Muir also shared a farewell message to NBC anchor Lester Holt, who recently announced his exit from NBC Nightly News to take on a full-time role with Dateline. Muir posted two photos with Holt and wrote: 'Lester is a true gentleman… I'm going to miss that. And I'll miss bumping into you on all those flights!'
Holt confirmed in a staff memo: 'After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News.' He added, 'I will be continuing as anchor of Dateline NBC, but for the first time in a full time capacity.'
No statement or evidence has confirmed that David Muir is leaving ABC News. He continues to anchor World News Tonight and co-hosts 20/20.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
The post David Muir Is Not Leaving ABC World News – Rumors Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
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The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. It's turning into a great night for ABC comedy Fisk, having just won three Logies in quick succession. The show claimed the Best Scripted Comedy Program, Julia Zemiro won Best Supporting Actress and Glenn Butcher won Best Supporting Actor. Magda insists Hall of Fame induction isn't because of her cancer diagnosis We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. We've just seen the Hall of Fame package for Magda Szubanski and there were endless words of praise for the comedy great. From Richard E Grant to Rebel Wilson, dozens contributed to the montage, praising her talents and character. Unable to attend the ceremony, Magda gave her acceptance speech via video. Despite her recent cancer diagnosis, she insisted her induction was not a sympathy vote and was ultimately down to 40 years of hard work. "Lobbying, bribing, threatening, whatever it took, finally it has all paid off," she joked. Addressing the outpouring of love she's received from the Australian public since her diagnosis, she broke down in tears. Wrapping up her speech, she revealed her bald head and joked she had her "hair done specifically so it will match with my Gold Logie". Unsurprisingly, she received a standing ovation. Logies drag on again Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 Well you think they would have learnt their lesson, wouldn't you? After 2024's show stretched out to midnight, it seems this year's Logies is going the same way, judging by how quickly the show is ticking over. And viewers are less than impressed, taking to X to let their thoughts known. Take a look for yourself below. Going to be a darn long night if every presenter does a comedy routine before presenting an award.#tvweeklogies#logies#logies2025 — Nez (@fraggle73) August 3, 2025 At this rate the Logies should finish by Boxing Day. #Logies2025 — martydownunder4 (@martydownunder4) August 3, 2025 #logies #logies2025 #tvweeklogies 7 of 23 awards done. At this pace we're going to blow well past midnight with Magda's bit and the in memoriam section. — tbyrn21 (@tbyrn21) August 3, 2025 New award handed out Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Five-time Gold Logie winner Ray Martin was up on stage to hand out the inaugural new award named after him. And Ally Langdon was the first recipient of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter, calling Martin an "incredible man" and thanked him for guiding so many in the industry. "I think for a lot of us in this industry you are a big part why we got into it. Thank you so much for just showing and being that guiding light," she said. Hamish Blake accepts Logie, but he wants this one Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Hamish Blake does have his hands on a 2025 Logie, but it's one he did actually want to win. Lego Masters has won the Best Competition Reality Program award, and he accepted the award as host. 'This one is OK to win,' he said in reference to his 'anti-Gold Logie' campaign where he finds himself up against six women for the top award. Jelena Dokic hails 'massive' win for survivors Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Well it's fair to say Jelena Dokic has moved viewers at home. She gave an emotional acceptance speech after Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story won the Best Factual or Documentary Program. "I just want to thank you all. We have done a massive thing. This is not about winning. This is about a win for victims and survivors, especially of domestic violence and mental health," she said, prompting strong applause from the audience. The show, which delves into the physical and mental abuse she received at the hands of her father and coach Damir, prompted widespread praise on its release, with Dokic hailed for her courage. There was an outpouring of love for Dokic online, with sports media identity Ralph Horowitz calling her "the best of Australia". "A speech as good as her amazing story of resilience and success," he said on X. Guy Montgomery wins Most Popular New Talent award Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" Guy Montgomery has won the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent thanks to Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Accepting his award, he was quick to point out where he's from. "This is really crazy, I am from New Zealand. I know, so I am so sorry to all of your country but suck it, we got one up on you time!" No surprises in the Children's Program category Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Well this isn't a surprise at all really, is it? Being one of the biggest success stories coming out of Australia in recent years, Bluey has, as expected by many, won Best Children's Program. Hamish Blake addresses 'elephant in the room' Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. Hamish Blake has addressed the "elephant in the room", saying he actually "fears" winning the Gold Logie tonight. The two-time winner said it was pretty obvious the masses didn't want another "middle-aged white guy" winning the top award, saying he felt like the drunk uncle in the room. It's the first time ever six women are nominated for the award, with Blake the only man. First Logie goes to... And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. And we have our first winner. Seven's The Voice has won the Best Entertainment Program. Sam Pang embraces controversy in opening speech Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped. Sam Pang has started once again in brutal fashion and it appears he's even managed to reference recently convicted killer Erin Patterson, prompting gasps from the audience. Offering a suggestion for MAFS' future, he said he thought producers should "cast the mushroom lady as the caterer". And looking for Gold Logie nominee Poh Ling Yeow, he took a swipe at diversity in the industry. "You should be easy to find in this room," he quipped.
