David Muir reunited with his close friends Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos during the July 3 episode of LIVE! The ABC World News Tonight anchor appeared on the show to promote the network and Disney’s special Fourth of July event, with a 24-hour live broadcast.
Coverage kicks off at 10 p.m. on Friday with a look inside the Statue of Liberty. David will be at the front and centre of the coverage, which extends overnights, into Saturday morning. MrBeast, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brandi Carlile and Nick Jonas are among those set to make appearances.
“You’re doing 24 hours?” Mark asked the news anchor during the broadcast. “Yeah, 24 hours,” replied David.
“What! Shouldn’t you be sleeping right now, I’m very concerned,” added Kelly.
“Saturday morning 5 a.m. I’m going to be live on top of the Walt Disney building overlooking the Hudson River,” explained David.
© AFP via Getty ImagesDavid Muir’s friendship with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
Kelly’s concern over David’s long night doesn’t come as a surprise given their friendship. David has shared a close relationship with Mark, and his wife, Kelly Ripa, for many years, dating back to his early days with the primetime news hour. David has made frequent appearances on LIVE! as a guest of Kelly and Mark’s, with the two often sharing details of family vacations taken together.
© InstagramBack in April, David congratulated both Mark and his son, Joaquin, for their appearances on Broadway. The fellow ABC anchor took to Instagram following the Broadway show Fallen Angels to share his review of the night.
“@instasuelos congratulations! This cast is incredible – a hilarious escape @fullyrosebyrne @kelliohara My face hurt,” penned David on social media.
Fallen Angels began previews on March 27 before opening on April 19, ending its limited engagement on June 7 at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
© Getty ImagesOn April 9, Joaquin officially made his Broadway debut, playing “Young Biff” in the newest revival of Death of a Salesman, which stars Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott.
“Scenes from opening night of the brilliant @salesmanonbroadway directed by the incomparable Joe Mantello,” penned Kelly on Instagram. “Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on this astonishing revival, and to @joaquinconsuelos on your Broadway debut! Thank you @bruglikas for capturing the moments.” David was one of the first people to comment, leaving a simple heart emoji, and later reposted it as well.
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