EXCLUSIVE: Savannah Guthrie, 51, reveals fears about flaunting her legs in revealing Taylor Swift costume for Today’s Halloween show – as Jenna Bush Hager admits her son confused her for his DAD when he saw her Sonny outfit
Savannah Guthrie has admitted she was a little embarrassed showing off her legs in a stunning swimsuit on live TV as she transformed into her idol Taylor Swift to celebrate Halloween on Today.
The host, 51, embodied the Folklore singer, 33, on the NBC morning show, while her co-star Jenna Bush Hager, 41, donned a hilarious fake mustache to portray the late great Sonny alongside Hoda Kotb’s Cher — but her son in confusion brought her before his father Henry.
Not only did Savannah look good in a statement swimsuit, fishnet tights, sparkling silver heeled boots and a long blonde wig, but she effortlessly got into character as she took part in Cruel Summer and danced on stage.
Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com at the Plaza on Tuesday morning, Savannah said that while it was a “dream” to unleash her inner Taylor, she was feeling a little bit self-conscious – and was happy to quickly cover up in her green folklore -style. inspired cape.
Savannah Guthrie showed off her legs in a stunning leotard as she transformed into Taylor Swift for the Halloween episode of Today Show
The 51-year-old host was a vision when she dressed up as the Lover singer, 33, on the NBC morning show
“It’s a dream to be able to dress up as Taylor,” she said. ‘I’m a big Swiftie. I feel good, especially now that I have my folkloric robe over me.
‘It’s a bit embarrassing to wear a swimsuit on national television. I thought, “Can I please have some folklore garb to walk around in?”
She continued, “My hair has never been this long or straight. I’ve never had bangs before! I love being Taylor. It’s fun, it’s a fantasy.’
Despite looking spectacular, Savannah revealed she didn’t plan on wearing it all day.
“I think I’m going trick or treating in my folkloric garb because it’s nice and warm and I can wear jeans underneath,” she said.
“If I can keep this wig on, I will.”
Meanwhile, Jenna admitted her four-year-old son Hal mistook her for her husband Henry, 45, when she Facetimed him in the role of Sonny.
Savannah took off her bathrobe to reveal her sparkling blue and pink bodysuit – effortlessly getting into character as she swayed across the stage
She was also seen keeping warm in her Taylor-inspired velvet green robe
Jenna Bush Hager, 41, and Hoda Kotb, 59, went as legendary musical duo Sonny and Cher, with Hoda rocking a long, flowing pink dress, long brown wig and huge hoop earrings.
They put on a mock performance of the song I Got You Babe, holding hands as Hoda spun around and Jenna shook her crotch. Sonny and Cher are seen in 1968
Jenna wore a hilarious fake mustache to play Sonny alongside Hoda’s Cher
Jenna and Hoda, 59, teamed up to form the legendary musical duo, with the former opting for a sparkling gold suit, short brown wig and mustache.
Recalling the hilarious call, the mum-of-three told DailyMail.com: ‘I FaceTimed my son Hal who thought I was Henry, which I take as a huge compliment. “He says ‘daddy?'”
Hoda admitted she was too scared to call her daughters, Hope, four, and Haley, six. “They’re going to say, ‘Who is he?'” she cringed. ‘Hello It’s Me!’
The NBC morning show hosts went all out with their costumes this year, dressing up as some of history’s most acclaimed musicians
“I look like a man,” Jenna continued. ‘I think I should take the mustache off, it’s itchy.
“It’s already come loose once, but they just re-glued it, so I’m definitely going to get some kind of rash.”
Each year, the Today show’s talent go all out with their Halloween costumes, having previously embraced a variety of themes including Broadway, Las Vegas and the 1980s.
This year’s theme was Kellyoke in honor of the Kelly Clarkson Show’s move to New York.
Al Roker performed Dancing on the Ceiling as Lionel Richie, while Willie Geist recreated Harry Styles’ famous performance on the show, wearing a striped jumpsuit.