Ruben Studdard – 130 Pounds
Jennifer Hudson isn’t the only American Idol to go on a celebrity weight loss journey! Ruben Studdard joined the cast of the fifteenth season of NBC’s weight-loss show, The Biggest Loser. In fact, he was the show’s first celebrity contestant!
At the end of the show, Studdard lost a total of 120 pounds. And he’s kept the dieting and workout tips he learned! Now, Studdard says that he can both sing and perform live better than ever. He even released an album following his weight loss, entitled Unconditional Love.