Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Clarkson.
The daytime TV host was serving the ghost with the most for the Halloween episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Dressed decaying head to toe as Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice, the “Stronger” singer was unrecognizable as the villain from the Tim Burton hit films, rocking a black and white striped suit and Beetlejuice’s signature wild hair and green facial accents to make the ghoulish skin.
And Clarkson’s costume isn’t the only way she’s incorporating the cult classic film into her Halloween episode. The powerhouse vocalist is also doing a Kellyoke version of “Banana Boat (Day-O),” the Harry Belfonte song that soundtracks an iconic scene from the original 1988 film starring Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and more.
And Clarkson isn’t the only TV personality to take on the role this year.
In fact, the annual Halloween day episode of the Today show featured the coanchors recreating some of their family classic film characters. Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer dressed up as Lydia Deetz, Ryder’s character, calling out Beetlejuice’s name three times only for weatherman Al Roker to appear in all his Beetlejuice glory.
Beetlejuice obsession has had a resurgence this year with the film’s sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hitting theaters in September, featuring original stars Keaton, Ryder, and O’Hara and some new faces including Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux and Willem Dafoe.
As for whether the ghost with the most is willing to appear in a third installment of the hit franchise, Keaton recently told E! News, “Oh, man, I’d do it every year.”
And Keaton would never let a negative critique influence his opinion of the sequel.
“I don’t care if everyone literally in the universe, in other universes, says to me, ‘This thing is horrible,’” he told E! News back in August. “It ain’t gonna matter to me at all because I frickin’ love it.”
For more Halloween costumes from your favorite talk show hosts, read on.
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager
Near, far, wherever they are, this pair’s heart will go on as Rose and Jack in Titanic.
Savannah Guthrie and Luke Wilson
What? Like picking a Halloween costume is hard? Not for Today anchor who went as Elle Woods and recruited the Legally Bonde star to channel his character Emmett Richmond.
Kelly Clarkson
Call out Beetlejuice three times and the Grammy winner might just show up after looking this accurate.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
This couple knows that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce never go out of style. After all, it’s their second year paying homage to the power couple. This time in their iconic U.S. Open date looks.
Carson Daly and Sheinelle Jones
These two looked so groovy as Austin Powers and Foxxy Cleopatra, baby.
Laura Jarrett
Brr, it’s cold in here. There must be some Clovers in Studio 1A’s atmosphere! After all, this Today host was ready to form a pyramid in her Bring It On cheerleading costume.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
The couple brought Winter River to life in their Beetlejuice look.
Amanda Kloots
Oops, this talk show co-host did it again by dazzling the audience with her look as Britney Spears on The Talk.
Jerry O’Connell
The co-host proved that he believes in life after love in his costume as Cher.
Sherri Shepherd
The daytime host paid homage to the biggest night in fashion, pulling her favorite looks from Met Gala over the years, like Kim Kardashian’s all-black ensemble in 2021 and Rihanna’s 2023 Valentino outfit.
Natalie Morales
The actress looked unrecognizable as Mr. Worldwide. Dalé!
Akbar Gbajabiamila
This former NFL player proved he can still hit the Running Man dressed as MC Hammer.
Mario Lopez
The Access Daily cohost and his family kept the party alive while booging in their Saturday Night Fever ensemble.