Martha Stewart Says No Apology Was Needed After Halloween Costume Joke About Craig Melvin

Martha Stewart says she and Craig Melvin have already put an awkward Halloween exchange behind them. The lifestyle personality was asked whether she planned to speak with the TODAY host after joking that he was responsible for her changing her costume to look like a homeless person. In a video conversation, Stewart clarified that her remark was meant as a joke, not a serious accusation. When asked if she needed to apologize, she replied that she had already talked with Melvin. The interviewer reacted with surprise at the news that the two had spoken, and Stewart indicated there was no lingering issue between them. The exchange also turned to whether Stewart had received criticism online over the comment. She said she had encountered no problems and reported that nobody had sent her unusual direct messages objecting to the joke. She repeated that the remark was not meant seriously, framing the matter as settled after her conversation with Melvin. The brief back-and-forth offered no further details about what the pair discussed or when they spoke. Stewart’s comments suggest she considers the matter resolved and does not believe an additional public apology is necessary. The story centers on her explanation of the joke and her account that Melvin has already heard from her directly.