Kelly and Mark's 65+ Costume Extravaganza Kicks Off Live's Viral Halloween Special

In the lead-up to Halloween 2025, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are gearing up for their most elaborate Live With Kelly and Mark Halloween celebration yet. On October 31st, the co-hosts will showcase an astounding 65+ costumes, including Kelly dressed as Chappell Roan in white pancake makeup and a pink patchwork pantsuit, while Mark will pay tribute to Benson Boone in a mustache and silvery jumpsuit.

The special episode will also feature a unique collaboration with the viral Kitchen Singing series, reimagined as a new competition show called "Kitchen Idol." Kelly and Mark will judge "contestants" played by the hosts as they audition by channeling the styles of trending artists. Cameos from American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and music icon Lionel Richie are also planned for the "Live's Halloween Show: It's Tending" episode.

Of course, the beloved Live audience costume contest will return, with over $18,000 in prizes up for grabs, including the grand prize of an eight-day Romantic Danube River cruise from Viking. Last year, the co-hosts recreated iconic looks from the U.S. Open, Inside Out 2, and Deadpool, so fans can expect this year's costumes to be equally show-stopping.