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David Muir's Absence Sparks Debate Amid Ratings Success

8/23/2025

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David Muir's unexplained absence from "World News Tonight" has divided viewer opinions on substitute Rachel Scott.
The program recently achieved a 14-week streak as the top-rated show, drawing 7.006 million viewers.
NBC has renewed contracts for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers until 2028, while Jimmy Kimmel's contract expires in 2026, prompting speculation about late-night TV's future.

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David Muir's unexplained absence from "World News Tonight" has divided viewer opinions on substitute Rachel Scott.
The program recently achieved a 14-week streak as the top-rated show, drawing 7.006 million viewers.
NBC has renewed contracts for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers until 2028, while Jimmy Kimmel's contract expires in 2026, prompting speculation about late-night TV's future.