David Muir as you've never seen him before in photo that seriously causes a stir

The 20/20 co-host has a legion of fans across the United States

David Muir is often seen in a work suit while informing viewers of the latest news headlines around the United States. 

But away from work on World News Tonight, the TV anchor sports a very different look - especially when the sun is out!

The 20/20 co-anchor shared a new selfie from the Labor Day weekend on Instagram this week, showing him looking happy and relaxed while sitting out in the sun. 

David, 49, sported an oversized sun hat and RayBans as he dozed off in the heat. "Preferred gear now thru labor day," he wrote in the caption. Fans were quick to comment on his appearance, with one writing: "The hat really makes it!" while another wrote: "Will you be wearing this now for the evening news?" Al Roker also responded, joking: "I would give good money to a charity to see you anchor in that!!!" 

David has enjoyed an incredible career to date, with his daily news show regularly beating competitors with the highest viewing figures. The star always wanted to be a journalist, and praises his parents for their support in his early career. 

He grew up in Syracuse, New York, to his father Ronald Muir, and mother, Pat, who divorced when he was young, but continued to co-parent amicably. 

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Chatting to Syracuse.com about his upbringing, the journalist said that he remembered his mother and father driving him to the television studios where he was interning. 

"One of the images I won’t forget is my mother and my father driving me there on summer vacation or school breaks," he said. "When most kids go off to do other things, I remember just begging them to take me to that TV station. I'm sure they dreaded it. Between the two of them, they had to get me there. To this day, I'm grateful they would drive me to 980 James St." 

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David has an older sister, Rebecca Muir, who runs a farm in Borodino, New York, plus two younger step-siblings from his father's second marriage. He briefly touched on the idea of dividing up his time between his blended family when he made an appearance on his close friend Kelly Ripa's talk show back in January, then . 

The ABC anchor mentioned that he'd visited the Caribbean with his mom and step-dad, opening up more about his unique family dynamic. "Thanksgiving, I did with my dad and my step-mom, so this Christmas I'll do with my mom and my step-dad and take them along to the Caribbean," he said. 

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He even shared a photograph of his mom Pat and his step-dad, with his mom. When he isn't working, David enjoys nothing more than spending time relaxing at home in New York City with his beloved pet dog Axel.

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