Carson Daly Dresses Up as Ella Langley for Halloween and Recreates Her Choosin’ Texas Music Video — His Hilarious Transformation Has Viewers Doing a Double Take
Carson Daly has delivered one of the most unexpected celebrity Halloween transformations of 2026, dressing up as country music sensation Ella Langley for a hilarious performance on NBC’s TODAY show.
The longtime Voice host traded his familiar television appearance for Langley’s signature hairstyle and stage outfit, recreating her look from the music video for her record-breaking hit “Choosin’ Texas.”
And he didn’t stop at wearing the costume.
Daly grabbed a guitar, took center stage and attempted to lip-sync along to the country anthem while dancers performed behind him.
The result was a playful tribute that quickly attracted amused reactions online.
Carson Daly Goes All Out With His Ella Langley Transformation
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During TODAY‘s Halloween celebration on Friday, October 30, Daly surprised viewers by appearing in a costume inspired by Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” music video.
His transformation included a long, wavy wig complete with the singer’s recognizable bangs.
The television personality carefully recreated her appearance, making the resemblance particularly amusing.
Daly then joined a choreographed performance of the song, holding a guitar while dancers moved around him.
Although he appeared to lose track of some of the lyrics during his silent singalong, he continued enthusiastically.
At the end of the performance, he turned toward the camera and blew a kiss, completing the comedic tribute.
TODAY Viewers Can’t Stop Laughing at His Costume
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The performance quickly attracted comments on TODAY‘s Instagram account, where viewers praised Daly for embracing the Halloween festivities.
One person jokingly nicknamed him “Fella Langley,” while another wrote, “This is pure chaos but he’s a good sport. So funny!”
Others were surprised by how convincingly he resembled the country singer.
“Wait, why does he actually look like her?” one viewer commented.
Another joked that Daly could invent his own lyrics, referencing his less-than-perfect lip-syncing.
The lighthearted performance became a memorable part of the show’s Halloween celebration, with viewers particularly entertained by Daly’s commitment to the character.
Carson Daly Sends Ella Langley a Personal Apology
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After the broadcast, Daly took the joke a step further by sharing a side-by-side photograph comparing his costume with Langley’s original appearance.
He also posted a playful message directed at the country star.
“Love you @ellalangleymusic & I’m so sorry about this. Happy Halloween!” he wrote.
His message made it clear that the transformation was intended as an affectionate tribute rather than a serious impersonation.
At the time of the report, Langley’s public reaction to the costume had not been confirmed.
Ella Langley’s Breakout Success Inspires an Unexpected Tribute
Daly’s costume comes during an extraordinary period in Langley’s career.
Her hit single “Choosin’ Texas” has reportedly spent 25 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, establishing a new record for the longest-running No. 1 song on the chart.
The song’s popularity has helped make Langley one of country music’s most recognizable performers of the year.
With its distinctive music video and memorable styling, “Choosin’ Texas” provided an instantly recognizable Halloween costume for anyone following her success.
But few would have expected Daly, who divides his time between hosting The Voice and appearing on TODAY, to be the person recreating it on national television.
From the perfectly styled wig to the guitar performance and his tongue-in-cheek apology, Daly’s Halloween tribute gave Langley’s biggest hit an entirely unexpected television moment.
