David Muir, 51, gets fans hot under the collar as he steps away from ABC desk

David Muir has swapped his beloved ABC World News Tonight desk for the red carpet as he stepped out to support his long-time friends Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ new venture

When it comes to swooning fans, David Muir certainly knows how to get them going.

The 51-year-old ABC World News Tonight hunk swapped his hard-hitting reporting for a glam night out in New York City for the series premiere of his good friends Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ new TV project, Running with the Wolves, a series that delves into the world of Italian football.

David looked handsome as ever as he flaunted his muscles in a black polo, which he had undone at the collar, and a black blazer. For his bottom half, the journalist added a pair of dark gray jeans and brown lace-up boots.

He had his brunette tresses swept over to one side as he beamed a bright smile as he posed up a storm on the red carpet.

David Muir looked ever so dapper as he posed up a storm at the premiere of Running With The Wolves

Shortly after attending the glitzy event, the ABC legend took to his Instagram story to share a snap of his years-long pals Mark and Kelly to congratulate them on their new venture.

He also shared a dashing snap of himself smiling on the red carpet along with the caption, “Thanks for having me.”

ESPN today announced its newest ESPN Original Series, fronted by the TV couple, titled Running with the Wolves, will premiere July 29 on ESPN and ESPN+.

The four-part series, which is produced by Left/Right and Milojo in partnership with ESPN, follows daytime television icons Mark and Kelly as they dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of Italian football — not as spectators but as team owners.

Set in the heart of southern Italy, Running with the Wolves chronicles the couple’s journey as owners of Campobasso FC, a gritty Serie C soccer club known as the “Lupi” (Italian for “Wolves”).

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos attend ESPN’s Running With The Wolves series premiere

Since taking the reins in 2022, the duo have helped breathe new life into the once-struggling team and reignited passion among the club’s loyal fanbase.

Through all the ups and downs of running a football club, viewers get an unprecedented look at how Mark and Kelly balance the pressures of ownership, family life, their careers — and the dream of leading Campobasso FC to glory.

“Running with the Wolves is a soccer story rooted in heart, determination, and never giving up,” Mark and Kelly shared, adding, “Campobasso FC represents the underdog that lives in all of us. Building the Campobasso FC project from the ground up has been one of the wildest and most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken on, and we can’t wait for new and longtime fans to join us for this ride. We are just getting started!”

Episodes will be available to stream on ESPN+ immediately following their linear airings and will also be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Bundle subscribers.