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Stewart, who is eighty-five, issued a second apology after her first statement was judged not to go far enough; the candles stayed in the caption.
Watch it as it aired: Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN Overnight at 1:00 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The Guardian's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ after dressing as homeless person for Halloween”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports, Variety, HuffPost, AOL, ABC7 Los Angeles and HITC (via Yahoo Sports).
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Martha Stewart, Luka Doncic, Halloween.
- BBN covered this story before: Chiefs lose to Denver 28-24 as Sunday finals pile up (November 1).
The real story
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- The GuardianMartha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ after dressing as homeless person for Halloween
- Yahoo SportsLuka Doncic just did something that has never been done in NBA history during Lakers vs Raptors
- Yahoo SportsLionel Messi magic leads Inter Miami comeback against New England Revolution to secure 2027 Champions Cup berth
- VarietyMartha Stewart Responds to Halloween Costume Backlash: ‘Homelessness’ Is ‘Something That I Care Deeply About’ November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- HuffPostMartha Stewart's Halloween Apology Is Even More Baffling That Her Tone-Deaf Costume November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- AOLMartha Stewart, 85, apologizes for homeless Halloween costume after backlash - AOL November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC7 Los AngelesLuka Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds while leading Lakers to 131-125 victory over Raptors - ABC7 Los Angeles November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- HITC (via Yahoo Sports)Luka Doncic just did something that has never been done in NBA history during Lakers vs Raptors November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMartha Stewart says she really screwed up after dressing as a homeless person for Halloween, in tattered clothes, face dirt and a sign reading, I am hungry, help me.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe deleted the Instagram photo after fans called it offensive, and said the costume was insensitive and not funny.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call that a very expensive lesson in why you don't dress up as the hungry, Gloria.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHuffPost reports her caption also promoted her QVC candles.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn the costume post. that's a sponsored apology waiting to happen.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLuka Doncic scored forty-five points with fifteen rebounds, six assists and five steals in a one thirty-one to one twenty-five Lakers win over Toronto.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe hit eight of twelve threes, and four came in the first quarter.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEight of twelve.

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLionel Messi dribbled past several defenders and scored the winner in Inter Miami's two to one comeback over New England, which clinches a place in the twenty twenty-seven Champions Cup.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentClip it. Though New England's own goal got flagged offside, so even their mistakes got rejected.
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