This Halloween, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos decided to add a fun twist to the costumes by stepping into the shoes of one of the most talked-about couples in pop culture—Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The iconic pair went all out to recreate the looks that Swift and Kelce donned during their date at the US Open this year.
Inspired by Swift’s Signature Style and Kelce’s Laid-Back Look
The “Live” co-hosts brought a playful energy to their show’s Halloween special titled “Only Halloween in the Building,” airing on ABC. Ripa, 54, chose a red-and-white checkered dress similar to the one Swift wore, adding black oval sunglasses and brown sandals to perfectly match the pop star’s style. Her outfit closely resembled Swift’s eye-catching Reformation dress, making her costume an immediate hit among fans.
On the other hand, Consuelos, 53, brought out the laid-back “country club” vibe in his Travis Kelce-inspired outfit. He wore a polo shirt layered with a cardigan, beige shorts, and topped it off with a faux Gucci bucket hat, all reminiscent of Kelce’s US Open look. A thick, fake mustache completed Consuelos’ transformation, adding a humorous touch to his portrayal of the NFL star.
Getting Creative with the Costume Closet
In a recent interview with USA Today, Ripa and Consuelos shared some behind-the-scenes fun of putting together their Halloween looks. Ripa joked about the “Live” costume closet, saying, “We don’t typically keep real Gucci there,” laughing off the faux designer items that helped complete Consuelos’ outfit.
Though Consuelos has never met Travis Kelce in real life, he admitted that he’s a fan of the NFL star’s humor and personality. “Who knows?” he joked. “He may see it and think, ‘Who’s that short guy trying to come off as me?’”
Ripa shared that she didn’t immediately recognize who she was dressing up as when she first saw her costume. “I didn’t know what it was by the way,” she admitted. She only figured it out after watching a viral clip of Swift and Kelce at the US Open, which made her costume click into place.
A Look Back: Last Year’s Halloween Tribute
This year’s Halloween isn’t the first time the married co-hosts have stepped into the shoes of Swift and Kelce. Last Halloween, Ripa and Consuelos paid tribute to the couple when they recreated their look from Swift’s first time attending one of Kelce’s football games. In that costume, Ripa wore a red-and-white jacket similar to the one Swift wore, while Consuelos wore a recreation of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs uniform.
More Surprises in Store for This Halloween Special
This year’s Halloween episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” promises even more costume surprises for fans. Ripa and Consuelos are planning multiple looks throughout the episode, adding fresh spins to the Halloween fun.
Ripa and Consuelos’ playful homage to Swift and Kelce’s style has quickly become a fan favorite, sparking excitement among viewers eager to see the full Halloween lineup on their show. With their charming personalities and humor, the duo’s Halloween looks continue to add a lighthearted, entertaining vibe to the season.
