The Ultimate 'Claim To Fame' Season 3 List: Every Celebrity Relative Revealed And Who Won The $100,000 Prize
The third season of ABC's hit reality competition, Claim to Fame, delivered its most shocking and star-studded lineup yet, premiering on July 10, 2024, and concluding a dramatic run that saw celebrity relatives from the worlds of music, film, and media battle to keep their identities secret. This season raised the stakes, featuring a cast whose famous family members included a Grammy-winning singer, a legendary country star, and an Oscar-winning icon. The guessing game captivated viewers, with the Clue Wall and the "Two Truths and a Lie" challenges providing just enough information for the contestants—and the audience—to piece together the puzzle.
The success of the show, hosted once again by the charismatic duo Kevin and Franklin Jonas, proved that the thirst for celebrity gossip and detective work is stronger than ever. Fans spent weeks dissecting every hint, from a lightning bolt symbol to a cowboy hat, all leading up to the final, tense Guess-Off. Now that the season has wrapped, the full list of contestants and their famous family members can finally be revealed, confirming who walked away with the $100,000 grand prize and which iconic names were successfully kept hidden until the end.
The Complete 'Claim to Fame' Season 3 Cast and Their Celebrity Relatives
The competition began with 11 contestants, each living together in a sprawling Los Angeles mansion, specifically the beautiful Hummingbird Nest Ranch in the Santa Susana Mountains. Their mission was simple: deduce everyone else’s famous family member while protecting their own. Here is the definitive list of every contestant and the celebrity relative they were hiding:
- Adam Cristoferson: Nephew of Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton. (Season 3 Winner)
- Hud Mellencamp: Son of rock legend John Mellencamp. (Runner-Up)
- Mackenzie Adkins: Daughter of country music star Trace Adkins. (Third Place)
- Raphael Curtis ("Miguel"): Nephew of Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Dedrick ("Sigmund Jackson Jr."): Son of Jackson 5 member Jackie Jackson and nephew of pop icon Michael Jackson.
- Jill Kurlfink: Niece of actor John Stamos (known for Full House).
- Bianca Roberts: Niece of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts.
- Danny (Nael Daniel Zayas): Nephew of Latin music superstar Marc Anthony.
- Naomi Burns: Cousin of actress Molly Ringwald (known for her '80s teen films).
- Gracie Hyland ("Gracie Lou"): Niece of Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer (known for Two and a Half Men).
- Shane: Grandson of legendary actor Marlon Brando.
The Shocking Reveals: From Hollywood Royalty to Music Icons
Season 3 was packed with some of the most surprising and high-profile celebrity connections the show has ever featured, solidifying its reputation as a must-watch reality series. The contestant's ability to keep these massive names a secret for so long was a testament to their strategic gameplay.
One of the earliest and most shocking eliminations was Shane, who was revealed to be the grandson of the late, great Marlon Brando. His connection to the star of The Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire was a huge revelation that immediately set the tone for a season full of Hollywood royalty. Similarly, the reveal of Raphael Curtis, who went by the alias "Miguel," being the nephew of horror and film icon Jamie Lee Curtis, was a massive blow to the house. Raphael's elimination came after Dedrick incorrectly guessed his relative, leading to Raphael's true identity being unveiled.
The music industry was heavily represented this season. Danny, whose real name is Nael Daniel Zayas, managed to keep his uncle’s identity a secret for much of the season. His relative was none other than global sensation Marc Anthony, a Grammy-winning Latin music icon. Another contestant with a legendary music connection was Dedrick, whose full name is Sigmund "Siggy" Esco Jackson Jr. The fact that he is the son of Jackie Jackson and the nephew of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was arguably the biggest reveal of the season, connecting him to one of the most famous families in the world.
How Adam Cristoferson, Michael Bolton's Nephew, Won the Competition
The finale of Claim to Fame Season 3 was a tense three-way battle between Adam, Hud, and Mackenzie. The ultimate victory went to Adam Cristoferson, who successfully navigated the minefield of clues and guesses to claim the $100,000 prize. Adam's strategy was built on a calculated mix of misdirection and observation. His celebrity relative, his uncle Michael Bolton, is an instantly recognizable name, which made Adam's task particularly difficult.
In the final Guess-Off, Adam correctly identified Hud as the son of John Mellencamp, a major move that secured his win. Hud, whose full name is Hud Mellencamp, is the son of the "Jack & Diane" singer and was a formidable competitor throughout the season. Mackenzie, the daughter of country star Trace Adkins, finished in third place, having made it to the final three despite her father being a prominent figure in country music.
The Final Clues and Strategic Gameplay
The Clue Wall was instrumental in the final weeks. For Adam, a key clue was the lightning bolt symbol, which referenced Michael Bolton’s signature long, curly hair. Other clues included a reference to Michael Bolton’s Grammy wins and his famous album, Soul Provider. Adam, who is a talented singer himself, often used his musical abilities in challenges, which both helped and hurt his attempts to hide his famous uncle's identity.
The show's format, which requires contestants to guess the identity of an opponent who has landed in the bottom two, creates a high-pressure environment. Incorrect guesses lead to self-elimination, a fate that befell several contestants, including Dedrick and Jill. Jill Kurlfink, who was revealed to be the niece of Full House star John Stamos, was eliminated after an incorrect guess, highlighting the brutal nature of the Guess-Off.
Ultimately, Adam's victory was a triumph of strategic thinking and maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. He managed to deflect attention, even when his relative's identity seemed obvious to the audience, proving that having a famous family member is only half the battle—the real game is in the cover-up.
The Most Surprising Connections of Season 3
Beyond the winner, the season introduced viewers to relatives of stars from across the entertainment spectrum, further cementing the show's topical authority in the celebrity-relative niche:
- Bianca Roberts: The niece of Robin Roberts, the co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. Her connection to a major television personality was a strong early contender.
- Naomi Burns: Revealed to be the cousin of '80s movie icon Molly Ringwald, star of classics like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles.
- Gracie Hyland: The niece of actor Jon Cryer, a star of the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men. Gracie’s elimination, after being correctly guessed by a fellow contestant, was a surprise early in the competition.
The success of Claim to Fame Season 3, with its dynamic cast and jaw-dropping reveals, has left fans eagerly anticipating news of a Season 4 renewal. The show continues to prove that even the closest family ties to Hollywood's elite can be a secret worth $100,000.
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