Ruben Studdard Wows Fans with Weight Loss Transformation
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American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard recently stunned fans with his weight loss transformation, as a new photo of the singer sparked comments on Instagram. Studdard was a contestant on The Biggest Loser back in 2013
Ruben Studdard Wows Fans with Weight Loss
Earlier this week, Bewitchedstar Erin Murphy posted a selfie with American Idol winner Ruben Studdard on Instagram. The two stars are appearing together on Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition, premiering on the CW September 2
Fans in the comments of Murphy’s post took note of Studdard’s slimmer appearance, with one person writing, “He’s lost weight! Good for him.” Another fan joked, “Ruben Studdard?? Where’s the rest of him?”
In 2013, a decade after his Idolwin, Studdard appeared on The Biggest Loser. He weighed 462 pounds at the start of his journey, and he ended up losing over 100 pounds. Afterward, he told Today that he was determined to keep up his healthier lifestyle
“I’ve been working out every day and have really made a positive change in my life,” Studdard shared. “I got some shocking news this season when I found out I was type 2 diabetic, so I’ve been working hard every day to change that.”
Studdard Released an Album in 2023
Ruben Studdard’s most recent album, The Way I Remember It, was released in 2023. The 10-track project featured the single “Masterpiece.” The following year, Studdard released a Christmas EP titled My Favorite Holiday
Also in 2024, Studdard and his AmericanIdolSeason 2 runner-up Clay Aiken appeared together on Season 11 of The Masked Singer. They competed on the show as “Beets,” ending the competition in fifth place
What do you think of Ruben Studdard’s weight loss transformation? Were you a fan of him on American Idolback in the day? Let us know in the comments below


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