Claim to Fame: Who Is Pepper Related to? The Mystery of the Utah Airbnb Host

^{Claim to Fame is a new reality TV series on ABC that features 12 contestants who are related to celebrities. The contestants have to guess each other’s famous connections while keeping their own secret. The last contestant standing wins $100,000.}

^{One of the contestants who has sparked a lot of curiosity among fans is Pepper, a 29-year-old Airbnb host from Utah. Pepper was the first guesser in the premiere episode, but she was saved from elimination when another contestant, Maxwell, was disqualified for breaking the no-electronic-devices rule.}

^{But who is Pepper related to? Fans have been speculating online about her celebrity relative, but no one seems to have a definitive answer. Here are some clues, guesses and theories about Pepper’s claim to fame.}

^{The Clues}

^{Each contestant on Claim to Fame gave two truths and a lie about their celebrity relative or how they are related. Unfortunately, not all of Pepper’s facts were shown in the first episode. The only one that viewers heard was her lie: “He is most known for being a comedian.”}

^{This means that Pepper’s famous relative is a male who is not primarily known for comedy, but may have some comedic roles or skills.}

^{The Guesses}

^{Some fans on Twitter compared Pepper’s appearance and mannerisms to actresses like Anne Hathaway, Maya Rudolph, Drew Barrymore and Bebe Neuwirth. Others thought she looked like Shelley Duvall, who starred in The Shining.}

^{However, none of these guesses seem to match the clue that Pepper’s relative is a male who is not mainly a comedian.}

^{The Theory}

^{The most plausible theory so far is that Pepper is related to the late singer/actor/comedian Dean Martin. Specifically, some fans think that she is his granddaughter, Pepper Martin, the daughter of Dean’s late son, singer Ricci Martin.}

^{This theory is supported by several pieces of evidence:}

• ^{Dean Martin was known for his singing and acting career, but he also had a comedic side as part of the Rat Pack and as a host of his own TV show.}
• ^{Dean Martin had a son named Ricci Martin, who was also a singer and performer. Ricci Martin died in 2016 at the age of 62.}
• ^{Ricci Martin had a daughter named Pepper Martin, who was born in 1992 and is 29 years old, the same age as Pepper on Claim to Fame.}
• ^{Pepper Martin has an Instagram account @pepper_martin, where she posts photos of herself and her family, including some with Dean Martin and Ricci Martin.}
• ^{Pepper Martin’s Instagram bio says that she is an Airbnb host in Utah, which matches Pepper’s occupation and location on Claim to Fame.}
• ^{Pepper Martin’s Instagram account follows Kevin Jonas and Frankie Jonas, the hosts of Claim to Fame.}

^{Based on these facts, it seems very likely that Pepper on Claim to Fame is indeed Dean Martin’s granddaughter, Pepper Martin. However, this has not been confirmed by the show or by Pepper herself.}

^{The Mystery}

^{Pepper’s identity and celebrity connection remain a mystery until she is either eliminated or wins the show. Fans will have to keep watching Claim to Fame to find out if their theories are correct or if there is another twist in store.}

^{Claim to Fame airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.}