ABC News insiders make shocking claims about David Muir after LA fires jacket gaffe

David Muir is an egomaniac who acts like a cross between fictional male supermodel Zoolander and Will Ferrell’s cringe-worthy Anchorman, insiders claim.

ABC News moles told Page six that 51-year-old Muir’s blunder while covering the LA bushfires had left them ‘ashamed and shocked’.

And the unidentified insiders claimed that Muir’s decision to fasten the waist of a fire-retardant jacket with wooden pegs is the norm for the “narcissistic” anchor.

‘It’s sad. All tense muscles and posing,” a source said, referring to how Muir’s Instagram feed is littered with photos of him in tight, black t-shirts while out in the field.

“He’s basically ‘Zoolander’ and ‘Anchorman.’ He forgets he’s the face of ABC News, not Abercrombie & Fitch!’

Another insider claimed they had “never” seen ABC News jackets “that looked like a firefighter jacket” before, noting that Muir’s jacket “matches the first responders.”

Others condemned Muir for “trying to look ‘hot’ during a fire” and argued that covering the catastrophic fires — which have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 34,000 acres across LA — “isn’t about vanity should be about, but about vanity. about people losing their homes.’

Muir, 53, was pointing to the rubble behind him during a stand-up hit in the Pacific Palisades when he turned around and revealed the fashion mistake.

“As you can see behind me here,” he said, the clips showing on the back of his jacket.

Insiders have claimed that ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic, who has been dubbed Muir’s “security blanket,” was on the scene during the live hit.

A network president typically does not accompany anchors on a shoot unless they are moderating a presidential debate or interviewing a high-profile person, such as the president, Page Six reported.

It’s unclear why Karamehmedovic, who was Muir’s producer before taking the job of network boss, was on the scene. But sources say he is “excellent at field production in these situations.” They also note that he and Muir share a “level of trust.”

While the network has not provided an explanation for Muir’s fashion choice, ABC claims he was “solely focused” on the fires – and not on his appearance.

“Here stands an anchor in the middle of horrific wildfires where people have lost everything,” a spokesperson said in a statement to Page Six. “David is solely focused on the people suffering and the heroic efforts of the firefighters – and that’s what everyone should be focused on.”

Regardless, the fashion mistake has led to heavy criticism of the anchor from fans and industry members alike.

‘Nice jacket bro. I’m glad you’re looking nice and slim in those clothesline clips while our city burns to the ground,” wrote television producer Jack Osbourne.

Others also chimed in, calling Muir “pathetic” and “narcissistic.”

“He’s a fraud from head to toe,” added journalist Paul V Rea, calling the host of World News Tonight with David Muir “basically a hair model reading a script.”

Another commented: ‘@DavidMuir just when your reputation hasn’t gotten bad enough yet.’

Using clothespins to secure ill-fitting clothing is a standard television-style maneuver when more traditional tailoring is unavailable. according to the New York Post.

Muir was also mocked on his Instagram account, with one poster writing: “You’re so vain, you probably think this fire is about you don’t you,” a reference to the classic Carly Simon song.

Another asked: ‘Are you also going to cut your flame retardant jacket today?’

And a third wrote: ‘if you want a bespoke look, go to a fashion show! So embarrassing.’

Muir’s sartorial consciousness was felt to be shocking at the destroyed buildings, as thousands of people in the City of Angels were left with nothing but ashes.

The true extent of the loss remains unknown as the Sunset Fire will wreak havoc in the city’s epicenter, destroying the famous strip – home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the TLC Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Bowl . evacuated.

It also comes in the midst of a ongoing feud between Muir and fellow ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.

The two journalists are known to have tension and are therefore rarely seen on screen together, as revealed by Oliver Darcy in a holiday edition of the Status newsletter.

“There has certainly been some historical tension – to put it lightly – between the two anchors,” Darcy wrote in response to a question about the dynamic between Muir and Stephanopoulos.

‘That has caused headaches for the network’s bosses. But viewers may notice that in recent years, Stephanopoulos has been absent from politically focused special coverage such as Election Night. Those tasks now fall entirely under the responsibility of David Muir.”

The two news anchors have reportedly had a professional rivalry for years, which deepened when Joe Biden’s advisers chose Stephanopoulos to conduct the president’s first interview after his disastrous debate performance.

The American sun also reported in September that when the hosts moved to a new studio in New York City, Stephanopoulos “wanted a dressing room as big as rival David Muir’s.”

“George wanted to make sure he gets what David Muir gets,” the insider told the outlet.

“He’s asked people on his team to find out what David is getting to make sure his is comparable.”

Muir was born in Syracuse, New York State. He wanted to be a journalist from a young age and cites former ABC presenter Peter Jennings as his biggest inspiration.

Muir got his first job in 1994 at Syracuse TV station WTVH.

He spent three years at WCVB in Boston and joined ABC News in 2003 as a late-night anchor.

Muir’s star has steadily risen since then, and he was named Diane Sawyer’s successor after landing the hosting gig of ABC World News Tonight in 2014.

The two largest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to follow evacuation orders after another blaze was inflamed and spreading rapidly.

The Kenneth fire started late Thursday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley, just two miles from a school that served as a shelter for evacuees after another fire.

It moved into neighboring Ventura County, but a large and aggressive response by firefighters stopped the flames from spreading further.

About 400 firefighters remained on site overnight to prevent the fire from escalating.

Just hours before the Kenneth Fire came to life, officials expressed encouragement after firefighters, aided by calmer winds and help from out-of-state crews, saw the first signs of successfully pushing back the region’s two devastating wildfires.

The Eaton Fire near Pasadena that broke out Tuesday evening has burned more than 5,000 structures, a term that includes homes, apartment buildings, businesses, outbuildings and vehicles.

On Thursday the fire brigade was able to achieve the first part of the containment.

To the west, in Pacific Palisades, the largest of the LA-area fires destroyed more than 5,300 structures and firefighters were unable to control the blaze.