Forget Jack and Diane, here’s a little ditty ‘bout Hud and Mackenzie.
TheClaim to Famestars have been flirting all season on the reality show.
And Hud already has Adkins’ stamp of approval.
Mackenzie and Hud on ‘Claim to Fame’.DISNEY/Chris Willard
“My dad has met Hud, and my dad loves Hud,” Mackenzie tells EW.
MACKENZIE:Yeah, agreed.
Did your dads give you any advice about doing the show?
‘Claim to Fame’ finalist Mackenzie and Trace Adkins.Disney/Erica Hernandez; Jason Mendez/WireImage
HUD:Yeah, I think my dad was pretty helpful.
And she said she got some good advice from her dad.
Try and get out there and win, but also be real to yourself.
‘Claim to Fame’ finalist Hud and John Mellencamp.Disney/Erica Hernandez; SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty
Don’t come back and feel bad about what you’ve done on TV.
But I mean, I was fortunate.
We talked about it for a while.
So he was really helpful for sure.
I’m assuming they’re both watching the season.
What are they saying about it?
MACKENZIE:My dad loves it.
He watches every week.
I think he got Hulu just for this.
It’s great to see.
Disney/Erica Hernandez; Jason Mendez/WireImage
Does he already know the results or are you making him watch?
MACKENZIE:No, he’s convinced that I win.
And Hud’s dad is also convinced that Hud won.
It’s like, tune in and find out.
Have your fathers figured people out along the way, the other contestants' relatives?
HUD:My dad put together a couple things.
MACKENZIE:My dad got Michael Bolton very early on.
Have your dads ever crossed paths since they are in the same industry?
MACKENZIE:Once or twice in passing.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure.
Did things get any steamier in the house than what we saw on TV?
HUD:In thehouse?
There were cameras everywhere.
That was not… No.
HUD:Ain’t that throw in of show.
So, this is me checking back.
Are you guys dating?
So we’re just hanging out.
Hud, what do you say?
HUD:Whatever she just said.
But I am heading down there after this interview.
I’ve got to pack some things up.
I’m going down there.
I’m excited to see everybody.
I’m excited to see her.
It’s going to be a fun time.
Okay, so would either of you say that you’re currently single?
[Silence]
Okay.
Silence speaks for itself.
If you are seeing each other, do the dads approve?
MACKENZIE:My dad has met Hud, and my dad loves Hud.
I think the whole football and college thing really sealed the deal for him.
My dad played football in college and he was like, “I liked that boy.”
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Who else do you keep in touch with from the show?
HUD:We all have a group chat, but I love Shane and Danny.
Every time I go to L.A., I’m calling Shane.
MACKENZIE:Jill and Gracie for me.
We have a group message.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
