Claim To Fame, an ABC reality series, has returned to its third season on July 10, 2024. Hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas, the ABC series features 12 contestants with celebrity relatives. They try to guess the celebrities related to the other contestants, and the last person standing wins prize money. The hosts quoted that:
"In Claim to Fame, twelve relatives of celebrities compete for a chance to win $100,000 and forge their own path to fame, all while keeping their family connection a secret!"
Claim to Fame season 3 continues the tradition of combining fun and competition. Contestants live together under one roof and must keep their celebrity connections a secret while trying to discover the connections of others. This format creates a unique blend of alliances, betrayals, and reveals, making for compelling viewing.
Below is the list of cast members looking to outsmart one another in the show.
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1. Jill
Jill, featured on Claim to Fame, revealed during "Two Truths and a Lie" that her celebrity relative is an actor who has won a People's Choice Award. Jill is the niece of Full House star John Stamos. She was eliminated in Week 2 of Claim To Fame.
2. Gracie Lou
Gracie Lou, whose real name is Gracie Hyland, hinted that her relative is part of a country music family. However, she later admitted in confessional that she was misleading others about her background. Gracie Lou is the niece of Two and a Half Men actor Jon Cryer and was eliminated in Week 2 of Claim To Fame.
3. Bianca
Bianca shared that her famous aunt had won a Peabody Award during "Two Truths and a Lie," which puzzled her fellow contestants. It was later revealed that Bianca is the niece of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. She was eliminated in Week 1.
4. Adam
Adam's clues suggested that his relative was an actor, but he later clarified that the relative was a singer. He avoided performing in the talent show to keep his connection hidden. His celebrity relative has yet to be confirmed, though he is said to resemble Calvin Harris and Josh Gates. Adam remains in Claim To Fame.
5. Danny
Danny mentioned that his celebrity relative is a wrestler who has won a Grammy. This led to speculation that he might be related to wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson, known for the Grammy-winning film Moana, or Grammy-winner Bad Bunny, who also has a WWE career. Danny is still in the competition.
6. Dedrick
Dedrick claimed his uncle is "one of the most famous and iconic people in the world" and revealed that his relative is a singer. Some suspect his relative could be Michael Jackson, as Dedrick inadvertently disclosed that his last name is Jackson. Dedrick remains in the competition.
7. Hud
Hud's clues included a Grammy-winning singer and a "Cherry Bomb artist." Some speculate he might be related to musicians like John Mellencamp or James Taylor. Hud is still in Claim To Fame.
8. Mackenzie
Mackenzie initially claimed her relative was a Tony Award winner but later admitted to lying. It turns out her relative is her father, a singer. The leading theory is that Mackenzie is related to Trace Adkins. She remains in the competition.
9. Miguel
Miguel suggested his relative is "exceedingly famous" and not his grandfather, leading to guesses that his relative might be an Oscar-winning actor. He also mentioned using a fake name to appear "more Spanish." Popular theories include Desi Arnaz and Mario Lopez. Miguel is still in Claim To Fame.
10. Naomi
Naomi's clues indicate her relative is a singer who has won the Young Artist Award and is a "Brat Pack princess," suggesting fame during the '80s Brat Pack era. Many believe she could be related to members of the Brat Pack like Molly Ringwald or Demi Moore. Naomi remains in the competition.
11. Shane
Shane described his relative as an "icon in Hollywood," suggesting they excel on stage, possibly as a stand-up comedian or theater actor. Speculation includes potential connections to Tyler Perry or Kevin Hart. Shane is still in the competition.
Claim to Fame season 3 presents a diverse group of contestants with new strategies and celebrity connections. Fans should stay tuned to find out who outsmarts the rest to claim their fame.