Claim to Fame Season 3 finale revealed shocking eliminations and surprising celebrity connections, leaving fans buzzing about the contestants’ identities. The reality series brings together celebrity relatives, keeping their lineage hidden. With various clues and challenges, the contestants ensure to guess a celebrity relative. The last-standing contestant takes home a hefty prize money. So, who got eliminated in the Claim to Fame finale, and who are Shane, Mackenzie, and Hud related to?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Claim to Fame finale, including who got eliminated and the famous relatives of the final contestants.
Who was eliminated in the Claim to Fame Season 3 Finale?
In the Season 3 finale of Claim to Fame, Shane, Hud, and Mackenzie were eliminated.
The finale saw Shane getting disqualified after Mackenzie correctly guessed his celebrity relative. The final challenge pitted the last three contestants against each other, with former contestants also getting involved. Adam ultimately guessed Mackenzie’s celebrity connection correctly, eliminating her and leaving Hud as his final competitor. Adam’s sharp guessing skills earned him the $100,000 prize.
Is Shane related to Marlon Brando?
Yes, Shane is related to the late Marlon Brando, as he is his grandson.
Mackenzie, as a guesser, went up against Shane, identifying his clue accurately. His clue was “berry leaves, a wood stump, eye + c + an on the button, the w/ symbol, Italy, a crown, a safety pin, and toilet paper.” The clue translates to a Hollywood Icon with an Italian kingpin roll(role), which in fact means Brando.
Is Mackenzie related to Trace Adkins?
Yes, Mackenzie is related to Trace Adkins. He is her biological father.
Adam, the victor of Season 3, put Mackenzie on the hot seat. He quickly determined that she was the daughter of the beloved country music legend. Mackenzie also confirmed her connection to Adkins on X’s (formerly Twitter) bio. She wrote, “Am Mackenzie Adkins daughter of Trace Adkins the famous Music in the World.”
Is Hud related to John Mellencamp?
Yes, Hud is the son of John Cougar Mellencamp.
In the showdown, Adam once again demonstrated his guessing prowess by identifying Hud’s famous father. In an interview with TV Line, Hud revealed his strategy of allying with Mackenzie, who has music origins too. He said, “I mean, that was definitely a big part of the strategy. It’s just like, “Oh, we can try and figure out who is in the music world and then trying to get those people to the side a little bit or be friends with them.”
