NBC’S ‘THE BIGGEST LOSER’ IS BACK OCTOBER 8 WITH 15 INSPIRING CONTESTANTS, INCLUDING SINGER RUBEN STUDDARD, & UPLIFTING ‘SECOND CHANCES’ THEME
RUBEN STUDDARD CHANGE ME AMERICAN IDOL FULL
Read the press release and check out a full cast list below. The Biggest Loser premieres Tuesday October 8, 9/8c pm on NBC. … I have high blood pressure now, and, six months into being 34 I get here and find out I’m borderline diabetic, which means if I keep going, by the time I’m 35, I could probably have Type II diabetes. “This is why when people ask me what my turning point was why I wanted to lose weight, I say my age. “What’s crazy is that I actually had a physical in December and I was fine,” he said. However, “I don’t think I’ve ever been this big, though,” he said.Īfter he arrived at the “Biggest Loser” ranch, the man known as the Velvet Teddy Bear learned that he was borderline diabetic. He added that although his weight has fluctuated over the years, he’s always been big. “No, really though, they called and asked me to be a part of the show and I knew it was time for me to change my life. “Because I’m fat as hell!” Studdard joked to. Here’s what Ruben shared with about why he joined the cast: He’s seeking a second chance at a healthier lifestyle and an opportunity to win a e $250,000. Ruben is the heaviest contestant, weighing in at 462 pounds. “Second Chances” is the theme of the 14th season, which NBC is calling uplifting and fun. NBC officially announces The Biggest Loser cast, featuring American Idol season 2 winner, Ruben Studdard as the competition weight loss show’s first celebrity player.