Who Is David Muir's Partner? Everything Known About the Anchor's Private Status
By Alexander Ross
Because Muir provides zero running commentary on his love life, internet forums and gossip blogs frequently attempt to fill the void. Over the past decade, several recurring narratives have circulated regarding potential romantic partners, though none have stood up to rigorous journalistic scrutiny.
The most persistent rumor connected Muir with fellow ABC News correspondent Gio Benitez. Around 2015, the two colleagues were photographed socializing together outside the newsroom, leading to unchecked social media speculation that they were dating. The narrative dissolved entirely when Benitez got engaged to television host and entrepreneur Tommy DiDario in September 2015. Benitez and DiDario married in Florida in April 2016, and Muir remains a supportive professional peer and friend to the couple.
Another recurring piece of digital trivia traces back to a 2015 satirical essay published by Jezebel editor Kate Dries. Titled "Report: David Muir Is My Boyfriend," the tongue-in-cheek piece riffed on Muir's clean-cut image and high-profile profile in Vanity Fair. Despite the overtly humorous tone of the essay, search algorithms picked up the headline, leading thousands of casual readers to believe Dries was his confirmed girlfriend. Dries clarified the joke, but the phantom association lingers in algorithmic autofill suggestions.
| Rumored Association | Origin of the Narrative | Documented Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Gio Benitez | Shared social media photos and industry events (2014, 2015) | Close colleagues; Benitez married Tommy DiDario in April 2016. |
| Kate Dries | Satirical 2015 essay published on Jezebel | Purely fictional comedic writing; no real-life romantic connection. |
| Kelly Ripa | Frequent joint red carpet appearances and supportive posts | Platonic friendship; Ripa has been married to Mark Consuelos since 1996. |
| Axel (Companion) | Regular appearances on Muir's verified Instagram | His pet German Shorthaired Pointer, welcomed into his home in 2019. |
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
