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David Muir leaves World News Tonight viewers wondering the same thing after time away - see rare personal photo

The anchor is a firm fixture on the nightly news

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
June 29, 2023
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It's rare that David Muir takes a break from his anchor duties on World News Tonight, so when he does, he's sorely missed.

The ABC journalist delivered an unexpected update recently when he shared a rare personal photo from his Greek getaway and it caused a stir for more reasons than one.

In the image posted to Instagram, David looked relaxed and carefree in casual clothing as the sun beat down on him.

WATCH: Take a tour of David Muir's breathtaking home

He captioned the photo: "Greece is great - and I'm grateful," and his famous friends weighed in with Robin Roberts writing: "Vacation looks good on you…enjoy!!" and Kelly Ripa adding a string of heart emojis which David mirrored in his response.

MORE: David Muir looks dashing as he makes rare public appearance for heartfelt reason

But many of his social media followers were also thankful that he was just on a break as he had been noticeably absent from his seat at the news desk.

David Muir enjoyed a vacation in Greece© Instagram/David Muir
David Muir enjoyed a vacation in Greece

One wrote: "I was wondering where you have been. The ladies are great with the news, but I like you at the desk. Enjoy every moment in Greece - beautiful place."

Another added: "I’m so happy for you to be enjoying time in Greece. I was missing you on the news and wondered where you were, now I know I’m thrilled for you."

David Muir was pictured sporting a seriously different type of look© Instagram/DAvid Muir
David has taken some rare time away from work recently

David is most often seen in a work suit while informing viewers of the latest news headlines around the United States, so his casual attire was appreciated by fans who said he looked incredibly handsome.

MORE: David Muir looks so different in photo from his first day at work

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While he is clearly enjoying his time away, he'll be missing his beloved pet pooch, Axel, who he dotes upon when home at his Syracuse, New York, lakeside property.

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David is more often seen in a suit

David spent years restoring the waterfront home and it's beautiful. The TV host purchased the home on Skaneateles Lake, New York, for a whopping $7million, according to records filed with the Onondaga County Clerk’s office in 2019.

Built in 1890, the 4,300-square foot property boasts six bedrooms, two kitchens, three bathrooms, and a stunning fireplace, offering plenty of space for David and Axel.

David Muir with his dog Axel© Instagram
David with his beloved dog Axel

David previously said that it was a "lifelong dream" to own a historic home near his family, who still reside in Central New York.

"This job takes me all over the world, and I can't think of a better place to catch my breath," he said at the time, even opening up in an earlier interview with his BFF Kelly Ripa that he'd spent a majority of his 2022 summer upstate, restoring his estate.

David Muir attends the TIME 100 Gala© Getty Images
David is missed on the nightly new when he's away

David doesn't share much about his home on social media but has given a few glimpses inside the property and he is a huge fan of the open water as he often posts sweet photos of him and Axel enjoying a morning boat ride.

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