ABC\u2019s World News Tonight anchor David Muir is catching heat online for a fashion detail that some TV viewers couldn\u2019t help but notice during his live coverage of the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Muir, a Syracuse native, reported from California on the scene of the deadly fires that have forced thousands of residents to flee their homes. The flames, fueled by powerful winds, have already claimed at least five <\/p>\n
lives, according to the Associated Press. Landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, and the iconic Hollywood Bowl are reportedly at risk as the fires continue to spread.<\/p>\n
However, it wasn\u2019t just the fires that had people talking. During a live broadcast on Wednesday, viewers spotted an unusual detail: two wooden clothespins appeared to be holding the back of Muir\u2019s yellow, flame-retardant jacket in place.<\/p>\n
The unexpected sight didn\u2019t sit well with some social media users, including Los Angeles resident and reality TV personality Jack Osbourne, son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.<\/p>\n
\u201cNice jacket, bro. Glad you look nice and svelte with those clothesline pegs while our city burns to the ground,\u201d Osbourne captioned on X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n
Others online criticized Muir, accusing him of prioritizing his appearance over the gravity of the situation he was covering. Some labeled the moment \u201cpathetic\u201d and \u201cnarcissistic,\u201d questioning why a journalist would be concerned about how his coat fit while reporting on a tragedy.<\/p>\n
But according to the New York Post, there\u2019s a more practical explanation for the clothespins. The publication reported that using pins or clamps is a common trick in TV broadcasting to adjust clothing when there\u2019s no time for tailoring.<\/p>\n
A source familiar with the situation told Mediate that the pins were used to combat high winds during the live broadcast \u2014 and it wasn\u2019t Muir\u2019s request.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was 30 seconds before air. A producer came in to fix the coat in the wind,\u201d the insider said. \u201cThis had nothing to do with David Muir asking for anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles wildfires have been fueled by wind gusts nearing 100 mph, according to the Los Angeles Times. These dangerous conditions have caused the fires to spread rapidly through communities like Pacific Palisades, with over 130,000 residents under evacuation orders. As of Thursday, the fires had scorched approximately 42 square miles of land.<\/p>\n
Muir later appeared on World News Tonight without the clothespins in follow-up segments, where the wind had calmed down.<\/p>\n
Known for his polished and professional reporting style, Muir has been the anchor of ABC\u2019s World News Tonight since 2014, taking over for Diane Sawyer. Under his leadership, the program has been the most-watched evening newscast for seven consecutive years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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