Millions of people love David Muir, the host of ABC World News Tonight, for his slick reporting and easygoing style, but behind the cameras, viewers are fixated on one question: Who is David Muir’s wife?

The startling response? There isn’t one.

Yes, you read correctly. The 51-year-old anchor has never acknowledged being married, and no “mystery woman” has ever been seen at his side, despite many rumors, online gossip, and outrageous clickbait headlines. With titles like “The Woman Who Stole America’s Newsman” or “Meet David Muir’s Secret Wife — Try Not to Gag,” tabloids have been making fun of fans for years. In actuality, however, Muir has done a fantastic job of keeping his private life totally private.

Muir is the epitome of privacy, in contrast to other TV personalities who post pictures of their spouses, trips, and family meals. There is no wife, no partner, and no controversy on his Instagram, which is full of behind-the-scenes photos from the newsroom, a few old photos, and his cherished dog, Axel.

One thing is certain: David Muir’s true passion appears to be the news itself. While some admirers suspect that he is single voluntarily, others believe he is concealing a long-term girlfriend.

It’s all smoke and no fire, so keep that in mind the next time you see a headline that reads, “David Muir’s Wife Revealed.” And perhaps America’s incessant discourse about him stems from that mystery.