Claim to Fame has arrived on ABC and already fans are lighting up the internet with their theories about which stars the contestants are related to.

The new series is hosted past Kevin Jonas and his younger brother Frankie (yes, the then-chosen 'Bonus Jonas') and is already a hit with viewers.

Frankie, 21, was only young when Kevin, Joe and Nick started the Jonas Brothers band just now it seems like he's ready to join his siblings in the spotlight with his hosting gig.

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Contestant Pepper and hosts Kevin Jonas and Frankie Jonas on "Merits to Fame" on ABC. ABC/John Fleenor

Merits to Fame requires contestants and viewers to go their thinking caps on as they try to piece together celebrity connections: just has Pepper's famous relative been revealed already?

Newsweek has everything yous need to know about Claim to Fame and who fans think Pepper is related to.

How Does Merits to Fame Work?

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Contestants on "Merits to Fame" compete to see who can keep their celebrity connectedness under wraps. John Fleenor/ABC

Merits to Fame sees 12 celebrity relatives compete against each other to discover the celebrity connexion of their fellow contestants.

Crucially, they need to go along their ain famous relative a hole-and-corner at the same time.

Each calendar week one role player will exist accounted "the guesser" and will demand to successfully place another contestant'south star connection or be eliminated.

The concluding contestant standing will win a cash prize of $100,000.

What Happened to Pepper on Claim to Fame Episode one?

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Maxwell was disqualified during a very dramatic get-go episode of "Merits to Fame". John Fleenor/ABC

Things got off to a very dramatic start on the first episode of Claim to Fame when a contestant was butterfingers during the episode.

Contestant Pepper, who was this episode'south "guesser" was well-nigh to try to guess the identity of her co-star Maxwell when producers stepped in and stopped filming.

When things started back up once again, Kevin and Frankie announced that Maxwell was being disqualified for breaking the testify's "no electronic devices" rule and using a clandestine cell phone that he had subconscious in his luggage.

Maxwell, who it was revealed is the grandson of Chuck Norris, was sent packing, pregnant Pepper was immune to stay without guessing.

Pepper was extra relieved at this news every bit she revealed she was going to incorrectly approximate Steven Spielberg for Maxwell, which would have got her sent home.

Who Is Pepper From Claim to Fame Related To?

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"Claim to Fame" fans remember they have sussed out who Pepper is related to. John Fleenor/ABC

Fans on Twitter went wild during the premiere of Merits to Fame, with comparisons being drawn between Pepper and actresses Anne Hathaway, Maya Rudoplh, Drew Barrymore and Bebe Neuwirth.

Other fans recollect Pepper could be related to The Shining extra Shelley Duvall, and we have to say we tin see the resemblance!

The most convincing theory so far, all the same, is that Pepper may exist the granddaughter of legendary entertainer Dean Martin.

Social media sleuths have clicked onto an article on Pepper's Instagram contour and on the page at that place is text to suggest she is a relative of the Rat Pack member.

Who Are The Other Claim to Fame Contestants Related To?

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"Claim to Fame" viewers are determined to figure out which famous face the contestants are related to. John Fleenor/ABC

There are a lot of fan theories on social media about who the other cast members could be related to.

Currently, viewers believe that LC has a connection with Keke Palmer or Lawrence Fishburne, X is Laverne Cox'due south brother, and that Dominique looks like Lonni Love.

Despite many viewers pointing out that Logan bears a hit resemblance to Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, it seems fans are convinced that he is in fact related to country music star Jason Aldean.

Amarah has already been revealed to viewers every bit Whoopi Goldberg's granddaughter.

Merits to Fame continues Mondays at x/11c on ABC . Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the twenty-four hours after their airing.