Tom Hanks’ Niece Admits She ‘Overreacted A Little’ After ‘Claim To Fame’ Elimination Meltdown
etcanada.comCarly Reeves made quite an impression on TV viewers in the season debut of “Claim to Fame” — albeit not in a good way. The series, hosted by Kevin and Franklin Jonas, brings together relatives of celebrities, who live together under one roof while concealing their identities and lineage while competing in challenges, forming strategic partnerships and playing DNA detective in hopes of avoiding elimination in order to win the $100,000 grand prize.
Reeves is the niece of Oscar winner Tom Hanks — and, as viewers discovered, not great at losing. READ MORE: Tom Hanks’ Niece Carly Throws A Fit In ‘Claim To Fame’ Season 2 Premiere, Demands ‘More Camera Time’ When she became the first person eliminated from the season, Reeves had a tearful meltdown. “I did not expect this all all,” she said while sadly sobbing, then angrily attacking the person behind her elimination. “I freaking helped you… I swear, I hope you go home…” She then declared, “I didn’t even get to do any challenges.
I don’t deserve this… I should have more camera time. I should be here longer!” Following that spectacle, Reeves spoke to Entertainment Weekly about her elimination. “Yeah, I was really upset.
I think I overreacted a little bit, but I’m an emotional, very dramatic person,” she explained. “I was really angry that I didn’t get a chance to play as long as some of other contestants.
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