ABC’s Claim to Fame Season 3 concluded with its two-part finale on August 28, 2024. The show featured 11 contestants with celebrity relatives and ended with Adam winning the grand prize of $100,000. Adam was later announced as related to singer Michael Bolton’s nephew and won the show's third season.
Besides Adam winning the show, Hud was the first runner-up. He was revealed to be John Cougar Mellencamp’s son, while fellow contestant Mackenzie was the second runner-up, who was revealed to be country superstar Trace Adkins’ daughter.
Claim to Fame Season 3 participants' celebrity relatives: Details explored
Claim to Fame Season 3 featured 11 competitors, including Adam, Hud, Mackenzie Adkins, Shane Brando, Nael Zayas (aka Danny), Sigmund Jackson (aka Dedrick), Naomi Burns, Raphael Curtis (aka Miguel), Gracie Hyland (aka Gracie Lou), Jill Kurlfink, and Bianca Roberts.
Adam
The Claim to Fame Season 3 winner, Adam, was revealed as Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton’s nephew. After he correctly guessed his competitors, Mackenzie and Hud’s relatives, Adam won the show.
Hud
Claim to Fame Season 3 finalist Hud got eliminated after fellow competitor Adam correctly guessed his celebrity relative, none other than his father John Mellencamp. His additional celebrity relative was also revealed, in the form of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.
Mackenzie Adkins
Mackenzie, another finalist, was eliminated by the winning contestant Adam. She was revealed to be country star Trace Adkins' daughter. Her clue for guessing the relative was that he did not have a Tony award or Broadway experience and had a goatee.
Shane Brando
The two-part show finale saw the first elimination in the form of Shane. Legendary award-winning actor Marlon Brando was revealed as Shane's celebrity relative on the show. After Mackenzie guessed his celebrity relative correctly, Shane was eliminated from the show.
Nael Zayas (aka Danny)
Danny was eliminated from the show during the sixth episode after he incorrectly guessed Mackenzie’s relative. Later, Danny, aka Nael Zayas' celebrity relative was revealed to be his uncle Marc Anthony, a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter.
Sigmund Jackson (aka Dedrick)
Claim To Fame Season 3 Episode 5 featured Dedrick, aka Sigmund Jackson’s elimination, who was eliminated after incorrectly guessing Adam's celebrity relative. Later on, Dedrick was revealed to be Michael Jackson’s nephew. Fans might have noticed that during the show's premiere, Dedrick accidentally referred to himself as "Mr. Jackson."
Naomi Burns
After four weeks on the show, Adam correctly guessed Naomi’s celebrity relative. It was later revealed that renowned actress Molly Ringwald was Naomi Burns' cousin and celebrity relative. Ringwals won the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in 1984, as mentioned in Naomi's clues.
Raphael Curtis (aka Miguel)
Miguel, whose real name was later revealed as Raphael Curtis, was eliminated during the show’s third episode after he incorrectly guessed Dedrick’s relative. Later on, Raphael’s celebrity relative was revealed to be Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis who is his aunt.
Gracie Hyland (aka Gracie Lou)
Claim to Fame Season 3 Episode 2 featured Gracie Hyland’s elimination. It happened after Gracie’s guess of Adam’s relative proved to be wrong. Soon, her celebrity relative was revealed as Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer, who is her uncle.
Jill Kurlfink
The show's second episode featured double elimination, where Jill Kurlfink was eliminated along with Gracie. She incorrectly guessed Miguel’s celebrity relative. Full House star John Stamos was revealed to be Jill’s uncle and celebrity relative.
Bianca Roberts
The debut episode of the third season featured Bianca Roberts’ elimination. She was then revealed to be Robin Roberts’ niece. Fans might know Robin Roberts from Good Morning America, where she is an popular anchor.
Fans can stream Claim to Fame Season 3 on ABC.
