“Every day he’s getting better,” Adam tells EW of Bolton’s recuperation.
“He is well and recovering very well.”
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I truly thought you were a goner so many times.
Adam Christoferson and his uncle, Michael Bolton.Disney/Erica Hernandez;David Livingston/Getty
Are you surprised by your win or did it all play out as expected?
Did you expect that?
However, the surprise was the humanity actually.
Adam Christoferson wins ‘Claim to Fame’ season 3.Disney/Chris Willard
Gracie Lou didn’t have to throw out the life vest that I lost.
Oh my gosh, I don’t know.
I was too busy crying.
I mean, I was going a hundred miles an hour.
I felt something hit my head.
I worked so hard, and I want my family to just see I could pull this thing out.
It was a release of so many emotions, and it came over me in that moment.
Why did you do that?
I think I was feeling cocky actually.
To be honest with you, I was kind of just overwhelmed with everybody in the house again.
There was just so much activity.
And so it was like a little pat on my back in that moment.
I was just really exhausted.
I got hit so hard.
I was just so tired.
Let me help you guess who I am.
What did your uncle think about you doing the show?
Has he been watching?
I saw him the other day, and I caught him up with everything that happened in the house.
It’s funny, he actually knows Shane’s father [Miko Brando].
It was an interesting connection.
I told him to see to it he watches on Wednesday.
We’re not super close.
So yeah, I’m sure he’ll enjoy it.
How is he doing?
He’s the strongest person I know.
I mean, honestly, he is determined.
Every day he’s getting better.
[Adam later clarified to EW that Bolton is still able to speak and sing.
“He is well and recovering very well."]
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Tell me a little bit more about your organization,Musical Intervention?
What are you going to do with the prize money?
The money is spent.
I bought my father a truck.
He’s just an amazing man.
He taught me how to be a good person.
He gives everything to everybody and always has.
I got him a hybrid truck and that way he can help mom get to her doctor’s appointments.
And for me, this is a journey of self-discovery.
I’m 40 years old now.
I had such an incredible experience, and I have this new family of castmates.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
