Carly Reeves has said that her uncle Tom Hanks had a "funny and cute" response to her meltdown on Claim to Fame, after her departure from the ABC show went viral.
The reality TV star, 39, has attracted attention over her dramatic exit from the new season of the show, in which contestants compete to win $100,000 (around £80,000).
The contestants - who are all related to celebrities - live together in a home that features clues about their relatives and whoever conceals their identity for the longest wins.