Claim to Fame: ’80s Brat Pack Legend’s Relative Revealed

Claim to Fame: '80s Brat Pack Legend's Relative Revealed

As I delve into the fascinating lives of these contestants, each with their own unique connections to Hollywood royalty, I can’t help but marvel at the serendipitous threads that bind them together.


An ’80s film icon just made a cameo on Claim to Fame.

In the July 31 episode of the ABC reality show, contestant Naomi was eliminated following Adam’s correct identification of her famous relative, marking the first accurate guess of the third season to date.

Yet, it turned out that Adam was clueless about the identity of the renowned actress when he made his guess. Consequently, who was the actress everyone knows so well?

The one and only Molly Ringwald!

Greetings! Allow me to clarify, “Hi, ‘Recognized for,'” was the phrase used by the original Brat Pack member in a personal video message to the contestant who was eliminated. “You’ve guessed it correctly, I am Molly Ringwald and Naomi Burns is my cousin. Regrettably, Naomi, I apologize. I hope you had an enjoyable experience and return home soon. Your family is eagerly awaiting your arrival.”

I reckon, being a die-hard fan of this intense competition show for years now, it’s safe to say that I’ve seen my fair share of backstage maneuvers and strategic alliances. From what I’ve pieced together from various whispers and rumors, it seems like our beloved competitor Adam might have had a little help in revealing Molly’s name during the elimination.

“Hud told Adam my secret,” an upset Naomi admitted in a confessional. “I feel super played.”

However, it wasn’t just Molly who surprised the season three cast from the Pretty in Pink crew. As Kevin Jonas, one of the hosts, noted, “We had Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer. Who else could possibly join us? Incredible!”

As the moment arrived for Naomi to bid farewell, she revealed the heartwarming connection she had shared with the actress.

Naomi Burns shared, “I lived with my cousin Molly’s family during my teenage years. They played a significant role in raising me. Being under their roof brought Molly and me even closer. Experiences, travels, and opportunities that seemed unattainable before became possible thanks to them.”

Claim to Fame: '80s Brat Pack Legend's Relative Revealed

As a lifestyle enthusiast, let me express my heartfelt gratitude and deep admiration towards her. It’s an absolute joy to say that I’ve crossed paths with many of you here, and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary. Truly, it has been a fantastic journey!

But not winning the $100,000 prize wasn’t the hardest part of Naomi’s send-off.

“She said in a private moment, ‘I’m not upset about being eliminated, but rather how it happened.’ She felt betrayed because she supported Hud and ended up getting let down instead. Her feelings were intense, like wanting to gently poke two men with blunt pencils.”

Continue perusing to discover all the famous family members unveiled during this season. Additionally, learn about those who are yet to leave the competition.

Claim to Fame airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.

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2024-08-01 05:17