Overview
- David Muir was on Live with Kelly and Mark to promote and then anchor ABC/Disney’s 24‑hour Disney Celebrates America special, a broadcast that began at 10 p.m. on July 3 and ran into July 4.
- As part of the special, Muir climbed through Lady Liberty’s right arm to the torch about 305 feet above ground and filmed a live segment from the top.
- Muir described climbing a narrow ladder and feeling the statue sway in the wind, noting the design allows movement to withstand weather.
- Kelly Ripa told Muir she was “very concerned” during the July 3 interview and viewers left warnings on his Instagram posts, though there are no reports of injuries or official safety incidents tied to the climb.
- The torch has been off‑limits to the public since 1916, and this rare access during the U.S. 250th anniversary has renewed public interest and discussion about safety and access to landmark spaces.