Overview
- ABC’s David Muir is off the newscast for the holidays, with substitute anchors covering his broadcasts.
- Rachel Scott anchored the Christmas Eve edition, with Whit Johnson among those filling in earlier in the week.
- Muir posted a rare Instagram on December 24 captioned “merry christmas eve,” featuring photos of himself and his dog, Axel.
- He followed with an Instagram Story showing Axel beside a gift wrapped in paper printed with the dog’s face and topped with a red bow.
- Comments on the post were filled with holiday well-wishes and praise from viewers.