Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 7, 2026

Martha Stewart blames controversial Halloween costume on 'Today' show host

Headline from FOX 8 Cleveland

In footage obtained by TMZ, Stewart, who’s been described as the country’s first self-made female billionaire.

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New York Post
Martha Stewart sensationally blames ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin for homeless Halloween costume fiasco (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 4, 2026
New York Post's feed description
In the lifestyle guru's initial defense of her controversial costume, she said she wanted to "bring more awareness" to the homelessness crisis.
Objectivist
Martha Stewart Blames Craig Melvin as Homeless Halloween Costume Fiasco Erupts [WATCH] (opens Objectivist)
Published Nov 5, 2026
Objectivist's feed description
Martha Stewart says Craig Melvin’s chocolate spill left her scrambling for a Halloween costume, but her explanation has done little to quiet outrage over an outfit she later admitted was insensitive and not funny.
FOX 8 Cleveland
Martha Stewart blames controversial Halloween costume on 'Today' show host (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)
Published Nov 5, 2026
FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description
In footage obtained by TMZ, Stewart, who’s been described as the country’s first self-made female billionaire.
Independent Journal Review
Martha Stewart Calls Herself Stupid for Homeless Halloween Costume (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Nov 6, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Martha Stewart apologized for her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, calling it insensitive and acknowledging she had made a mistake. On the Today show, she also clarified that Craig Melvin was not responsible for the costume and that her claim about chocolate on her sweater was a joke.
New York Post
Martha Stewart issues public apology to Craig Melvin on ‘Today’ after blaming him for homeless Halloween costume snafu (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 6, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The businesswomen faced intense backlash after dressing up as a homeless woman for Halloween.
Fox News
Martha Stewart begs America for forgiveness after 'stupid' homeless Halloween costume sparks backlash (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 7, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Martha Stewart admits her homeless Halloween costume was "stupid" after her grandson warned her it was "tone-deaf" before the backlash began.

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