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Is Hugo related to Elon Musk? Fans spot striking resemblance between 'Claim to Fame' star and Tesla CEO

Hugo has quickly emerged as the universally disliked character on the ABC show

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The latest season of the exciting game show 'Claim to Fame' has begun with a bang, introducing a number of eager contestants who want to uncover the identity of their famous relatives. Amid the anticipation, one contestant, Hugo, quickly emerged as the universally disliked character who immediately became the show's target.

As the episode progressed, disdain for Hugo grew, and both fans and teammates expressed their displeasure, leading to him being labeled the hapless loser of the week. But just when it looked like all hope was lost, a twist of fate intervened, giving Hugo a surprising chance at redemption.

Who is the 'Claim to Fame' star Hugo?

In the exciting second season of 'Claim to Fame,' while other cast members have made guesses about each other's famous relatives that are somewhat accurate, Hugo stands out as a master player because nobody suspects who he is truly related to. His strategy revolves around a clever lie he told about having a famous athlete as his grandfather, which successfully confuses and misleads most of the other contestants. But here's the astonishing truth - Hugo's actual grandfather on the show is none other than Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States. The hints Hugo dropped about his "grandfather" and the "Nobel Peace Prize" are spot-on when it comes to his actual famous relative. Outside of the show, Hugo keeps his personal life private, which works to his advantage as there are few clues for others to uncover about him. His mother is Amy Carter, the youngest daughter of Jimmy Carter, and his father is James Wentzel, a computer consultant. While Amy herself leads a low-key life, known for her activism and illustrating a children's book, little is known about Hugo besides his notable family connections. At his young age, in his early twenties, Hugo adds a youthful energy to the cast of 'Claim to Fame.'

Is Hugo related to Elon Musk?

Devoted fans of 'Claim to Fame' took to Twitter to voice their opinions about Hugo and engage in a lively discussion about his famous relative. The prevailing opinion of many fans was that Hugo could be related to Elon Musk.One enthusiastic fan declared, "Hugo looks like Elon Musk," while another echoed the sentiment, stating, "Hugo reminds me of Elon Musk." Some astute viewers even pointed out, "So Hugo's relative isn't an athlete..." as they pondered the mystery further. Another daring guess emerged, suggesting, "Hugo is giving Jimmy Carter vibes? Maybe?" Reflecting a distinct dislike towards Hugo, one Twitter user candidly shared, "I don't think I've had such an immediate dislike of a reality TV contestant in a while as I do for Hugo and his horrific smug face." In a moment of surprising observation, another comment emerged, exclaiming, "Is Hugo wearing a thong?! He needs to be stopped!" Echoing similar sentiments, one user drew parallels between Hugo and an individual from their workplace, remarking, "Hugo reminds me of this guy at my job who believes he's right about everything and is cocky."

 What happened in 'Claim to Fame' premiere?

In the premiere episode of 'Claim to Fame', 12 contestants, each connected to a celebrity, strive to keep their identities hidden and win a whopping $100,000! Hosted by Frankie and Kevin Jonas, this game show puts the celebrity relatives in a house, like 'Big Brother,' with the goal of staying incognito. The person who conceals their identity the longest takes home the prize and ultimate bragging rights. Season 2 kicked off with a bang as the contestants settled into the magnificent 'Claim to Fame' mansion. They faced their first challenge—a talent show—where it became evident that some inherited their famous family member's talent while others didn't quite measure up. Travis emerged as the winner, granting him protection during the Guess-Off and an extra clue. Unfortunately, Hugo and JR landed at the bottom, with Hugo becoming the first Guesser of the season. In the intense Guess-Off, Hugo set his sights on Carly and successfully guessed that she is none other than Tom Hanks's niece, Carly Reeves. Tearfully bidding farewell to her fellow contestants, Carly expressed her disappointment towards Hugo, reminding him of the clues she had given him, "I helped you, Hugo. I fricken helped you. I gave you clues, and if any of them are right, I swear I hope you go home because of that." Emotions ran high as Carly stormed into the mansion, sobbing and loudly expressing her frustration over the supposedly obvious clues.