‘Famous’ Hud and Mackenzie are “hanging out” (Exclusive)

This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of “Fame.”

Hader and McKenzie may not win rise to famebut they have this show to thank for their romance.

Earlier in the episode, speculation intensified after Adam suffered a dramatic challenge that landed him in the ER, and Mackenzie and Hader found themselves in hot water.

After winning the previous challenge, the power was in Adam’s hands, and he chose himself as the guesser, correctly guessing that Mackenzie’s relative was her father, Trace Adkins, and Hader’s relative was his father. John Mellencamp.

As a result, Adam was crowned the winner of Season 3 rise to famefinally revealed that his own celebrity relative is his uncle Michael Bolton.

While Hood and McKenzie admitted they wished things had turned out differently, Hood noted that he was excited to be working with Adam heading into the final two games after working with him all season.

“I can only be happy for him,” he said. “He was injured that day and went through a lot. It’s a nightmare to be knocked out if you’re injured, so for a moment we thought he was going home just to spend time and work hard, and then he got injured. It was the worst The way he went out, so I was very happy for him, but at the same time I wanted to win.

McKenzie added that she felt a great sense of accomplishment while guessing, especially knowing that she followed her father’s advice. “My dad told me before I left just to be in all the episodes,” he quipped. “I had a great game.”

In addition to the chaos caused by Adam’s injury and final speculation, sparks flew between Mackenzie and Hader in the season finale, as they performed on Season 1 runner-up Logan Crosby’s song “The Girl” ” their flirtatious relationship is shown in a montage. next door. While Mackenzie teased that their romance was “all about games,” she quipped that things might change once the show ends.

So, what is their current relationship like? While Mackenzie and Hader have been coy about their official relationship status, they did confirm that they’ve seen each other numerous times since filming wrapped.

“We’re just hanging out and seeing what happens,” Harder joked. “He came to Nashville to visit me a few times,” McKenzie added. “I visited him. Yeah, it went well.

McKenzie noted that the connection with Hader and the rest of the cast was incredible because they have similar careers. “That’s one thing I’m really excited about because I think, these people are going to get me,” she said. “Especially Hud, because both of us, this is our dad, they’re both musicians. Very similar. It’s been great and fun getting to know everyone.

In fact, both their families would get together and have a great time together. rise to fame Season 3 finale watch party at Mackenzie’s house. “My dad is actually flying to Nashville tomorrow so we can watch the finale together. We’re doing a little party and Mackenzie has it all figured out,” Harder said, adding that his father Convinced he won the show. “I didn’t tell him anything and he was angry.”

“My dad did the same thing,” McKenzie added. “He was sure I won. He said, ‘If you hadn’t won, there wouldn’t be so many people coming to see you. There was no way.’ He said, ‘Hud is coming down with his dad. You win. Simple.’ .

In addition to reuniting families, the watch party will also bring their families rise to fame The family is together, including season three contestants and stars from previous seasons.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” McKenzie said. “I’m excited. A lot of them haven’t been to Nashville, so I’m giving up the full Nashville experience.

While McKenzie hosted, Hood brought his new Mellencamp whiskey refreshments. “My whiskey is coming out in about the next month, so I’m bringing unreleased whiskey,” he added. “All our drinks should be made with it. It would be fun.

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rise to fame Season 3 is available to watch on Hulu.