Martha Stewart’s Halloween costume drama just got a third chapter, and it somehow involves a chocolate spill on the Today show. After dressing as a homeless person for Halloween 2026, Stewart deleted the photos and issued two public apologies. Then, at a Nov. 3 rally in Orlando, she suggested Craig Melvin was partly to blame because he accidentally spilled chocolate ganache on her white sweater during the Oct. 30 episode, leaving her minutes to improvise a costume.
She walked that claim back on the Today show, saying she never blamed Melvin and calling the remark a joke. But social media critics aren’t letting it go, calling the third explanation another excuse rather than a real apology. Even her own grandson reportedly called her tone-deaf, which is about as direct as it gets.
The whole saga has turned into a bigger conversation about accountability, wealth, and the way celebrities handle backlash. Is a third apology a sign of sincerity or just damage control? We want to hear what you think. Does a third apology make things better or worse? Sound off in the comments.
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