Tamron Hallis taking her talk show under the sea for Halloween.
On Monday’s episode of theTamron Hall Show, the television personality, 52, will transform into “Ariel Hall” in celebration ofHalle Baileybecomingthe first Black Arielin the upcoming live adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid.
“I cannot express just how excited I was when I saw Halle Bailey emerge as the new Ariel in the teaser trailer,” Hall told PEOPLE. “It took my breath away! Then, I saw all of the videos posted online of kids celebrating. I knew I had to dive right in, no pun intended, and support this magical moment. Halloween is my favorite holiday because it’s all about fantasy and imagination. We can be anything we want, including mermaids!”
In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek of the episode, Hall introduces herself to the audience after floating down to the set.
“Happy Halloween! Welcome to our Halloween Under The Sea. If you haven’t guessed, I’m Ariel Hall and I’m celebrating Disney’s new live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid, coming out in May,” she shares. “And I’ve decided to visit the Tam Fam but I haven’t come alone. Come on out. Little mermaids from all over the sea wanted to know what all the fuss was about above water.”
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“Tam Fam, please help me welcome my little mermaids,” she says before individually introducing each adorable princess.
The talk show host then explains that she and the girls took inspiration from Bailey, 22, in transforming into their own versions of the Little Mermaid.
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“Whenthe trailer for Disney’s live action remakewas released last month, it was monumental — millions around the world were watching as Halle emerged as the first Black Ariel proving in a world of imagination and fantasy, mermaids came in all colors,” she continued.
Hall will also welcome actressJodi Benson, who voiced the original character over 30 years ago, on Monday’s episode.
Benson shares her excitement for Bailey to join the legacy ofThe Little Mermaidon the show, saying, “Halle has just done an amazing job and we are so proud of her and we are so thrilled about this live action movie. We’re beside ourselves with excitement.”
Benson will also show off her singing chops for an impromptu performance ofThe Little Mermaid’s “Part of Your World.”
Earlier this month, HalljoinedSpice GirlMelanie “Mel C” Chisholmtoa version of “Wannabe.”
“My audition for when the Spice Girls have another tour. 🇬🇧💙🎤 Friday vibes at@tamronhallshowwith the one and only Sporty Spice@melaniecmusic!#tamfam” thehost wrote in the caption.
source: people.com
