David Muir was noticeably absent from his usual anchor spot on ABC’s World News Tonight this past Friday, with colleague Whit Johnson stepping in. At the start of the broadcast, Whit briefly explained, “I’m Whit Johnson, filling in for David,” but no official reason was given for David’s absence.

This isn’t the first time David has missed a Friday show. The previous week, he was spotted attending the premiere of Running with the Wolves, a new docuseries created by his close friends Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. The series, airing on ESPN, documents the couple’s journey as owners of an Italian soccer team.

David has shown strong public support for the project, even appearing in a clip with Kelly and Mark, joking, “You’ve gone and bought a team,” and sharing hugs with the pair.

More recently, David also filled in as guest co-host on Live! beside Kelly, sparking admiration online. Fans praised David’s appearance, especially noting his tight black T-shirt and muscular build.

Comments ranged from calling him “one of the most handsome men” to fawning over his “guns.” David’s appearances, whether on news or talk shows, continue to draw attention and affection from viewers.