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Gracie Hyland's 'Claim to Fame' Strategy Involved Billy Ray Cyrus


‘Claim to Fame’ contestant Gracie Hyland, who went by Gracie Lou on the show, wanted competitors to think she’s related to Billy Ray Cyrus

“I was going into the house thinking like, ‘OK, Billy Ray Cyrus could be an option because my uncle was on Hannah Montana, so I wouldn’t have to lie about being on set,’” Gracie exclusively told Us Weekly after her elimination. The show’s titular star, Miley Cyrus, later appeared on two episodes of Two and a Half Men in 2012, playing Jake Harper’s ( Angus T. Jones) ex-girlfriend Missi. Jon Cryer.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalWhile Gracie didn’t last long enough on Claim to Fame to flesh out her supposed Cyrus connection, she did get a chance to show off her singing talent during the premiere episode.

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