Claim to Fame Season 3 Spoilers & the Cast’s Secret Celebrity Relatives, Revealed
America’s most money-hungry nepo babies are back, and if the internet’s Claim to Fame Season 3 spoilers are correct, then one contestant’s relative may be the most famous celebrity ever featured on the show.
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Claim to Fame Season 3 features 11 contestants, each with a secret celebrity—from an Oscar winner to a rock and roll hall of famer to a morning news personality—as their relative. Each week, the contestants must try to figure out their competitors’ celebrity relatives, while keeping theirs a secret. The contestants whose celebrity relatives are correctly guessed (or guess another competitor’s celebrity relative incorrectly) are sent home until only one contestant remains. That contestant is declared the winner and takes home the grand prize of $100,000.
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Claim to Fame Season 3 spoilers and celebrity relatives
Claim to Fame Season 1’s winner was Lauren Chanel “LC” Palmer, the sister of actor Keke Palmer, while Season 2’s winner was Gabriel Ezra Cannon, the brother of comedian Nick Cannon. Along with some of the most famous celebrity relatives ever featured on the series, Claim to Fame executive producer Eric Detwiler revealed to TV Insider in July 2024 that Season 3 featured twists that even the producers didn’t know. “When the initial casting options started coming in, we found that there were some interesting uncovered connections between potential contestants that we really wanted to take advantage of,” he said. “This is going to cause some mind-bending confusion and then some pretty epic reveals based on who these people are and where they come from.”
Thanks to fans on Reddit, most of the celebrity relatives on Claim to Fame Season 3 were identified before the season even premiered. So who is each Claim to Fame Season 3 contestant related to? The FBI works hard, but Claim to Fame spoiler sleuths work harder.
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Adam
Celebrity relative: Michael Bolton
Instagram: @adamchristoferson
Adam’s uncle is singer Michael Bolton. Adam’s full name is Adam Cristoferson. His two truths and a lie were that his celebrity relative is his uncle, an actor, and won a Grammy. Adam’s mother is Bolton’s sister, making him Adam’s uncle. Bolton has also won two Grammy Awards in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category. He won his first Grammy in 1990 for the song “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and his second in 1992 for the song “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Adam’s lie was that his celebrity relative is an actor.
Adam, who is also a musician, also confirmed he was related to Bolton in an interview with Zip06 in 2018. “Music has always been very powerful for me, you know, coming through special education it was hard to find value,” he said. “I would say music and poetry became my outlet and my way of kind of staying out of trouble.”
Clues on the clue wall that point to Bolton include a lightning bolt, a reference to the last name Bolton.
Bianca
Celebrity relative: Robin Roberts
Instagram: @bianctroberts
Status: Confirmed
Bianca’s aunt is morning news personality Robin Roberts, who is best known as an anchor on Good Morning America. Bianca’s full name is Bianca Roberts. Her two truths and a lie were that her celebrity relative is her aunt, an actress, and won a Peabody Award. Robin won a Peabody Award in 2012 for her ABC News special, Robin’s Journey, about her treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome. Bianca’s lie was that her celebrity relative is an actress. Robin also follows Bianca on Instagram @bianctroberts, seemingly confirming that they’re related.
Dedrick
Celebrity relative: Michael Jackson
Instagram: @officialsiggyjackson
Status: Confirmed
Dedrick’s uncle is singer Michael Jackson. His real name is Sigmund “Siggy” Esco Jackson Jr. His two truths and a lie were that his celebrity relative is his uncle, a singer, and has won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Dedrick’s father, Jackie Jackson, is Michael’s older brother, making him Dedrick’s uncle. That also means that Siggy’s aunts are singer Janet and La Toya Jackson. Michael, who was known as the King of Pop, died in 2009. He was 50 years old. He is the second deceased celebrity relative, along with Shane’s grandfather Marlon Brando, to be featured on Claim to Fame after actor Dean Martin, the grandfather of Season 1 contestant Pepper Martin.
Though Michael has won 13 Grammys — including the award for “Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male” for his 1984 song “Beat It,” Dedrick’s lie was that his celebrity relative has won Best Rock Song. Dedrick is also a hip hop artist who uses the stage name Dealz and has ghostwritten for several independent artists.
Clues on the clue wall that point to Michael include a scarecrow (Michael’s character in the 1978 movie The Wiz), and a white fedora hat with a crown, a reference to his title as the King of Pop.
Gracie Lou
Celebrity relative: Jon Cryer
Status: Confirmed
Gracie Lou’s uncle is actor Jon Cryer, who is best known for his role in the TV comedy Two and a Half Men. Gracie’s two truths and a lie were that her celebrity relative is her uncle, a musician, and has won an Emmy. Gracie Lou’s mother is Cryer’s sister, making him Gracie Lou’s uncle. Cryer has won two Primetime Emmy Awards. His first was in 2009 in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category for his role in Two and a Half Men. His second was in 2012 in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category also for his role in Two and a Half Men. Gracie Lou’s lie was that her celebrity relative is a musician.
Clues on the clue wall that point to Cryer include a duck, which could be a reference to Duckie, Cryer’s character from the 1986 movie, Pretty in Pink.
Hud
Celebrity relative: John Mellencamp
Instagram: @hudmoney
Hud’s father is singer John Mellencamp. Hud’s full name is Hud Mellencamp. His two truths and a lie were that his celebrity relative is his mom, a singer, and won a Grammy. John, who also went by the stagename Johnny Cougar and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won one Grammy Award in 1983 in the Male Rock Vocalist category for “Hurts So good.” Hud’s lie was that his celebrity relative is his mom.
Hud is John’s first son with his third wife, Elaine Irwin. Hud’s half-sister is also Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp, whose mother is John’s second wife, Victoria Granucci. John also confirmed Hud is his son in an interview with Rolling Stone in 2008 in which he revealed that he named his son after Paul Newman’s character from the 1963 movie Hud. “That kid over there is one tough fuckin’ guy,” John said at the time. “But the first time I saw him fight, I didn’t like it — after it was over, I pulled him aside and said, ‘Hey, you don’t have to fuckin’ do this, ’cause this is serious stuff.’”
Mackenzie
Celebrity relative: Trace Adkins
Instagram: @mackenzielynnadkins
Mackenzie’s father is country singer Trace Adkins. Mackenzie’s full name is Mackenzie Lynn Adkins. Her two truths and a lie were that her celebrity relative is her dad, a singer, and has won a Tony. Mackenzie is Trace’s daughter, with his third wife, Rhonda Forlaw, who he was married to from 1997 to 2015. Mackenzie was also featured in Adkins’ music video for his 2000 song, “More.” Her lie was that her celebrity relative won a Tony Award, though Adkins does have three Grammy Award nominations.
Mackenzie also confirmed she was Trace’s daughter in the biography of her X account. “Am Mackenzie Adkins daughter of Trace Adkins the famous Music in the World,” she wrote. Her header photo is also a picture of her and Adkin in the car.
Miguel
Celebrity relative: Jamie Lee Curtis
Instagram: @raff.mp4
Status: Confirmed
Miguel’s aunt is actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who is best known for her roles in movies like the Halloween franchise.His real name is Raphael Curtis. He also goes by the nickname Raffi. His two truths and a lie were that his celebrity relative is his grandfather, an actor, and has won an Oscar.
Miguel’s mother, Allegra Curtis, is Jamie Lee’s half sister, making her his aunt. Jamie Lee won an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category in 2022 for her role in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. His lie was that his celebrity relative is his grandfather. Miguel is also an actor and has starred in short movies like R0bb1e, Fire Ants, and Marriage, according to his IMDb. His IMDb’s Trivia section also confirms that he is Jamie Lee’s nephew.
Clues on the clue wall that point to Jamie Lee include a knife, a reference to the character Michael Meyers’ weapon of choice in the Halloween movies, as well as Jamie Lee’s role in the 2019 movie, Knives Out.
Naomi
Celebrity relative: Molly Ringwald
Instagram: @n.elizajane
Status: Confirmed
Naomi’s first cousin once removed is actress Molly Ringwald, who is best known for movies like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles. Naomi’s full name is Naomi Burns. Her two truths and a lie were that her celebrity relative is her cousin, a singer, and has won the Young Artist Award.
Naomi’s parent is Ringwald’s cousin, making her Naomi’s first cousin once removed. Ringwald won the Young Artist Award for the Best Performance by a Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film for her role in Sixteen Candles in 1983. Naomi’s lie was that her celebrity relative is a singer.
An obituary for Naomi and Ringwald’s shared relative, Jacqueline Burns, who died in 2002, also confirmed they’re related. The obituary lists Naomi as Jacqueline’s granddaughter and Ringwald as her niece, which would make Naomi and Ringwald first cousins once removed.
Clues on the clue wall that point to Ringwald include a plate of bacon and eggs, a reference to Ringwald’s 1985 movie, The Breakfast Club.
Shane
Celebrity relative: Marlon Brando
Shane’s grandfather is actor Marlon Brando, who is best known for movies like On the Waterfront and The Wild One. Shane’s two truths and one lie were that his celebrity relative is his cousin, an actor, and has won an Oscar. Brando has won two Oscars in the Best Actor category: one in 1955 for On the Waterfront and another in 1973 for The Godfather. He’s also been nominated six other times. Shane’s lie is his celebrity relative is his cousin.
Shane’s father, Miko Brando, is Marlon’s son with his ex-wife Movita Castaneda, who he was married to from 1960 to 1968. Miko was also the bodyguard for singer Michael Jackson, who is Shane’s Claim to Fame Season 3 cast mate Dedrick’s uncle and secret relative. Reddit users have also shared a photo of Shane with Jackson.
Marlon died in 2004. He was 80 years old. He is the second deceased celebrity relative, along with Jackson, to be featured on Claim to Fame after actor Dean Martin, the grandfather of Season 1 contestant Pepper Martin.
Jill
Celebrity relative: John Stamos
Instagram: @illkurlfink
Jill’s uncle is actor John Stamos, who is best known for his roles in shows like Full House. Her full name is Jill Kurlfink. Jill’s two truths and a lie were that her celebrity relative is her grandfather, an actor, and has won a People’s Choice Award. Stamos won a People’s Choice Award in 2016 in the Favorite Actor in a New TV Series category for the show Grandfathered.
Jill’s mother, Alaina Stamos, is John Stamos’ sister, making him her uncle. Jill’s lie is that her celebrity relative is her grandfather. John also follows Jill on Instagram, seemingly confirming they’re related. Jill and Alaina are also friends on Facebook.
Clues on the clue that point to John include a greek yogurt container, a reference to John’s Greek background, as well as a cablecar and a colorful door, references to his ABC series full house, which was set in San Francisco, famous for its cablecars and Painted Ladies homes. John starred on the series as Uncle Jesse Katsopolis from 1987 to 1995.
Danny
Celebrity relative: Marc Anthony
Danny’s uncle is singer Marc Anthony. Danny’s full name is Nael Zayas. His two truths and a lie were that his celebrity relative is his uncle, a pro wrestler, and has won a Grammy.
Danny’s father, Bigram Zayas, is Anthony’s older brother, making him Anthony’s nephew. Anthony has also won four Grammy Awards and eight Latin Grammy Awards. Danny’s lie was that his celebrity relative is a professional wrestler. A 2011 Yahoo Vida y Estilo article also referred to Danny as Anthony’s nephew. Anthony’s niece also commented “cousin” on a Facebook photo of Danny in 2019, seemingly confirming their family relationship.
Clues on Claim to Fame Season 3 that point to Anthony include the word “alimony” in the second challenge, which is a reference to Anthony’s public divorce from his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, in 2012.
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