Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb as Sonny and Cher on ‘Today’.Photo:John Nacion/Getty Images
John Nacion/Getty Images
TheTodayshow hosts really sang thisHalloween.
Carson Dalywas up first, transforming intoNeil Diamondfor a performance of his hit “Sweet Caroline.“Craig Melvincame next, dancing in parachute pants as MC Hammer to the rapper’s 1990 hit “U Can’t Touch This.”
Dylan Dreyerlooked unrecognizable as Pink, dancing to the Grammy winner’s hit, “Raise Your Glass.” And in what might be the most meta costume of all,Willie Geistdressed up as Harry Styles in the exact ensemble the “As It Was” singer wore when he performed on theTodayPlaza in the summer.
Willie Geist as Harry Styles, Carson Daly as Neil Diamond on ‘Today’.John Nacion/Getty Images (2)
John Nacion/Getty Images (2)
“You guys did great, sounded great, looked great,” he said. “Happy Halloween!”
And then there wasToday with Hoda and JennapairJenna Bush HagerandHoda Kotb, who became ’70s icons Sonny andCherright before viewers' eyes.
The two embraced and made goofy faces while performing Sonny and Cher’s hit, “I Got You, Babe.”
WeathermanAl Rokerdanced on the ceiling as Lionel Richie next, before hisToday 3rd Hourco-hostSheinelle Jonesshowed up asDiana Rossfor a take of “I’m Coming Out.”
The whole segment ended withSavannah GuthrieimpersonatingTaylor Swiftfor a performance of “Cruel Summer.” The co-anchor even pulled a “fan” out from the audience which turned out to be none other than her 9-year-old daughter, Vale.
Soon the entire parade of stars joined the pair on the stage. “That was epic, so much fun,” Kotb said afterwards.
Savannah Guthrie (right) and her daughter Vale on ‘Today’.John Nacion/Getty Images
The theme is a complete turnaround from last year, when the cast donned their bestSin City costumesas Las Vegas showstoppers — and even embodied them in special performances.
Geist stepped into the shoes of the “King of Rock and Roll,”Elvis Presley, with thick sideburns and a white sparkly jumpsuit as he struck several infamous Elvis poses during the show. Meanwhile, Roker went for a legendary member of the famed Rat Pack, Sammy Davis Jr. with a flared collar and Davis’ signature wide-framed glasses.
Kotb and Guthrie chose more eclectic choices for their costumes — Cirque du Soleil performers — and the pair even got to show off their acrobatic moves on some hanging rings.
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Dressing in costumes for Halloween has been a yearly tradition on theTodayshow desk, with the hosts each outdoing each other with their own costumes and performances. While it may take a lot of work and practice, as Kotb noted after her performance with the Cirque De Soleil last year, the hosts often have “so much fun” prepping and carrying out their performances for Halloween week.
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