“American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard is the latest celebrity looking to shed some pounds, and he will be the first to be featured on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.”
According to the LA Times, production for season 15 has already started at a ranch in Los Angeles, and Studdard is being whipped into shape by coaches Bob Harper, Dolvett Quince and Jillian Michaels.
Studdard won “American Idol” back in 2003 when he was up against Clay Aiken. Because of his size he was affectionately called “The Velvet Teddy Bear” during the contest.
Considering the nature of their show and the fact that each contestant trains like beasts, we will be sure he will lose tons of weight.
Here are five other TV stars who have gone through weight transformations!
Jennifer Hudson
The former “American Idol” contestant turned Oscar-winner lost over 80 pounds by using Weight Watchers, and her commercials are still being shown. (Chances are she is still singing off some fat in her commercial that is airing as you read this.)
Randy Jackson
The “American Idol” judge lost 100 pounds through gastric bypass surgery, and although his weight has fluctuated since then, he has mostly kept it off by turning down drinks and food when he goes out to parties, according to Zimbio.
Raven-Symone
The former child star, Raven-Symone, gained weight during her Disney hit show, “That’s So Raven.” Since the show’s end she has lost 35 pounds and she gives thanks to not stressing, according to International Business Times.
