Current:Home > FinanceClaim to Fame Finale Reveals Real Housewife's Brother: Find Out Who Won-LoTradeCoin
Claim to Fame Finale Reveals Real Housewife's Brother: Find Out Who Won
View Date:2025-01-18 13:06:33
And the winner of Claim to Fame is...
The ABC competition series' third season ended with a bang Aug. 28 by revealing four jaw-dropping celebrity relatives we never saw coming.
During the first half of the two-part finale, contestant Shane was eliminated after fellow contender Mackenzie correctly guessed his iconic family member was Oscar-winning The Godfather star Marlon Brando.
"Marlon's my grandpa," Shane shared with the remaining hopefuls. "I grew up my whole life living with him. Spent some time with him, was very fortunate."
That left Mackenzie, Adam and Hud to battle it out one last time for the $100,000 prize. But after Adam won the physical challenge, he received the advantage of the final guess of the night—and he took a shot at exposing Mackenzie's celebrity relative, who turned out to be singer Trace Adkins.
As the country music legend shared in a video message upon her elimination, "Mackenzie Lynn Adkins is my daughter. Congratulations on getting as far as you did and I'm proud that you are my daughter."
And even though she didn't win, Mackenzie had no regrets about her game play.
"I was so close to winning, but honestly I'm so proud that I made it to the finale," she noted in a confessional. "I met so many amazing people that will be my friends for life."
Then, in a double-whammy, Adam opted to guess again in an attempt to win it all—and he did.
Adam correctly assumed Hud was the son of Grammy-winning singer John Mellencamp and the sister of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp.
Hud shared some special insight into his bond with the music legend.
"That's my best friend we just saw," he told the remaining cast. "I live a couple minutes away from him, I walk down to his house every day. We have breakfast every morning. He's helped me out so much in this life. He's taught me everything he knows."
As for who Adam's famous family member turned out to be? Michael Bolton.
"Uncle Michael is my mother's brother," the season three winner explained. "He is the hardest working man I've ever seen before in my life. He's taught me that if you chase your dreams and you work hard, you can do it and you can build a great life. He had a tumor removed from his brain recently and he's a strong ox."
The "When a Man Loves a Woman" singer even sent in a written note to celebrate his nephew's victory.
"Congratulations, Adam," read the message. "We knew you could do it. I'm sure you played the game like you live your life - with integrity, determination and humility. We are all so proud and can't wait to see where your next great adventure takes you."
Keep reading to see all the celebrity relatives who were revealed this season.
During the season three premiere, Bianca was revealed to be the niece of longtime Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts.
Gracie Lou, whose real name is just Gracie, tried to convince her competitors she was from Tennessee, but was ultimately uncovered to be Jon Cryer's niece.
Jill was revealed to be the niece of Full House star John Stamos.
Miguel, whose real name is actually Raphael Curtis, is the newphew of Oscar-winning Halloween star Jamie Lee Curtis.
After previously hinting her relative was a "Brat Pack princess," it was revealed Naomi's aunt is '80s film icon Molly Ringwald.
Dedrick's real name turned out to be Sigmund Jackson, the same birth name as his father and Jackson 5 alum Jackie Jackson, older brother of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.
After previously teasing his relative has a Grammy, Danny was revealed to be Marc Anthony's nephew during his week six elimination.
During the first half of the two-part season three finale, Mackenzie correctly guessed that Shane's relative was Oscar winner Marlon Brando. Shane called the late actor his grandfather.
Mackenzie came this close to winning, but Adam correctly guessed her relative was Trace Adkins, who is her father.
After Mackenzie's elimination, Adam chose to guess Hud's relative and he got it right! Hud is the son of singer John Mellencamp and the brother of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp.
Adam outlasted everyone and took home the $100,000 prize. It was also revealed he's the nephew of Michael Bolton.
Check out Peacock to binge your favorite NBCU TV shows and movies, live sports and more!veryGood! (1416)
Related
- Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around
- Georgia Power customers could see monthly bills rise another $9 to pay for the Vogtle nuclear plant
- Andrew Lester in court, charged with shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl for ringing doorbell
- Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work
- Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
- 5 people shot in Illinois neighborhood and 2 are in critical condition
- Onshore Wind Is Poised to Grow, and Move Away from Boom and Bust Cycles
- Ford recalls nearly 42,000 F250 and F350 trucks because rear axle shaft may break
- Tom Brady Admits He Screwed Up as a Dad to Kids With Bridget Moynahan and Gisele Bündchen
- 2 men, 4 children hospitalized after Illinois shooting
Ranking
- Elon Musk says 'SNL' is 'so mad' Trump won as he slams Dana Carvey's impression
- Paris Jackson Addresses Criticism Over How She Celebrates Late Dad Michael Jackson's Birthday
- Jesse Palmer Reveals the Surprising Way The Golden Bachelor Differs From the OG Franchise
- Pennsylvania’s Senate returns for an unusual August session and a budget stalemate
- Ryan Reynolds Clarifies Taylor Swift’s Role as Godmother to His Kids With Blake Lively
- Below Deck Mediterranean's Captain Sandy Yawn Celebrates 34 Years of Sobriety
- 11 hospitalized after Delta flight hits severe turbulence en route to Atlanta
- Los Angeles Rams downplay notion Matthew Stafford struggling to ‘connect’ with teammates
Recommendation
-
Can I take on 2 separate jobs in the same company? Ask HR
-
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event
-
Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia
-
Japan’s Sogo & Seibu department stores are being sold to a US fund as 900 workers go on strike
-
Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’
-
Arrest made in attempted break-in at home of UFC president Dana White
-
Locomotive manufacturer, union reach tentative deal to end 2-month strike
-
Oklahoma deputy arrested in fatal shooting of his wife, police say