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There are news stories that shake politics, news stories that break scandals, and then there are news stories that make the world pause just to smile. This week, beloved anchor David Muir and fellow ABC star Gio Benitez delivered one of the latter — an announcement no one saw coming, one decade in the making.

The reveal was simple, almost too simple for the tidal wave it unleashed. A carefully chosen Instagram photo: Gio holding a newborn, eyes filled with wonder. David beside him, his smile softer, more vulnerable than the millions of viewers who see him every night have ever witnessed. Beneath the photo, only twelve words:

“Welcome to the world, Isidore James Muir-Benitez. You are already loved beyond measure.”

The internet erupted.

The name — Isidore James — hit like thunder. It wasn’t trendy or predictable. It wasn’t plucked from Hollywood’s carousel of celebrity baby names. It was something else entirely. Isidore, a name with roots as old as time, meaning “gift of the goddess,” paired with James, timeless, solid, a grounding counterpoint. Together, it carried the weight of heritage and the lift of poetry.

Fans described it as “regal, a name for a future world-changer.” Others called it “unheard of, unforgettable.” Within an hour, #IsidoreJames trended on Twitter, TikTok filled with videos of fans trying to pronounce it with reverence, and Instagram stories lit up with screenshots of the announcement.

Why did it resonate so deeply? Because in a world obsessed with speed, the name felt deliberate. Thoughtful. Chosen with care by two men who had waited a decade to welcome this moment. It wasn’t just a name. It was a declaration: of love, of legacy, of a family unafraid to stand tall in front of the world.

Colleagues at ABC joined the chorus. Robin Roberts commented on Instagram, “So thrilled for you both — Isidore James is already destined for greatness.” On Good Morning America, Gio’s co-hosts stopped the show mid-broadcast to share the photo, their voices breaking with emotion. Even anchors at rival networks shared congratulations, proof that joy can leap across newsroom rivalries.

But what struck viewers most was how personal the choice felt. David Muir, known for his gravity on World News Tonight, and Gio Benitez, known for his boundless energy on GMA, had chosen a name that reflected both: the dignity of tradition and the vibrance of the modern. A name as unique as the journey that brought them here.

By nightfall, articles poured in. Variety called the announcement “the most beautiful headline of the year.” People magazine labeled the name “instantly iconic.” On Reddit, a top post read simply: “Isidore James — this child already has a legacy.”

And for millions of fans, the meaning was crystal clear: this wasn’t just about a baby. It was about the humanity behind the headlines. About seeing two trusted journalists, men who have carried the weight of the world’s hardest stories, finally carrying something of their own — joy.

Ten years of waiting. One photo. One name.

Isidore James Muir-Benitez.

The baby who has already captured the hearts of millions — with a name the internet will never forget.