Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos' Live Halloween Transformations: Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny & Over 60 More Costumes
The hourlong special packed more than 60 costume changes, including spoofed viral moments and celebrity cameos from Ryan Seacrest and Anna Wintour.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, television hosts and celebrities celebrated Halloween with elaborate costume transformations, as Today and Live with Kelly and Mark anchored the festivities with dozens of pop-culture-inspired looks.
- Executive producer Michael Gelman revealed that preparations begin months in advance, yet hosts often remain unaware of specific costume plans until the day of broadcast, creating spontaneity within elaborate production.
- Today hosts honored NBC's 100-year history through nostalgic tributes, while celebrities including Kim Kardashian dressed as daughter North West and Janelle Monáe debuted an elaborate 'Amazing Fish-Boy' costume at Creature Carnival.
- Celebrity transformations generated immediate social media engagement, with Lisa Rinna's look as Kylie Jenner prompting Jenner herself to comment, "Thought this was me." on the October 30 post.
- Halloween has evolved into a multi-day cultural affair extending beyond October 31, encouraging celebrities to curate multiple elaborate looks throughout the extended season rather than a single-day event.
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos transform into pop culture icons for annual Halloween show
"Live with Kelly and Mark" unveiled its annual Halloween special, continuing a tradition that has become one of the program's most anticipated events. Over the years, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have transformed into some of pop culture's biggest stars and characters, with elaborate costumes tied to the year's most talked-about trends.
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