The TV anchors have been good friends for years
, the journalist, 63, started an Instagram Live on Friday evening, where she attempted to hold back tears."For any of you watching World News Tonight now, my friend David Muir, who by the way just won an Emmy for best evening news broadcast, best broadcast period on television…" she began.
"Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh I'm trying to conceal the mist in my eyes. David and I, as so many of you know, are now teaming up as co-anchors on 20/20. And I was watching his evening broadcast just now and he did this beautiful, beautiful tribute to us as a team and I'm just…David I've got to tell you, and I don't know if you're even watching because you're probably still finishing up on the air, but I'm floored. I am floored.
Sparking a reaction, fans rushed to congratulate the star on her new role. "Yes, I just finished watching it. Congratulations. You are such a classy lady and he is such a classy gentleman, so perfect pairing. Looking forward to watching you all tonight," wrote one."You're such a hard working, smart professional! All the hard work has paid off and you are where you should be. Yours is an inspiring and incredible journey! Congratulations Deborah!!!" added another.
"We are proud to carry on the tradition of in-depth reporting on this venerable newsmagazine which has revealed truths and opened hearts and minds for 46 years, beginning with the great Barbara Walters and Hugh Downs.
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