Ron Morelli is a current contestant on Biggest Loser Couples with his partner and son, Mike Morelli. He was called the "most competitive, cut-throat, manipulative players in the game" by fellow contestant Kristin Steede.The Honolulu Advertiser: Biggest Loser Contestant Ron Morelli Masters Art of the Game (April 14, 2009) Ron Morelli was voted off the show by America, allowing his son Mike to be in the final three.
Stomach Stapling
At just 9 years of age, Ron Moreilli weighed 200 pounds. When Ron was almost 500 pounds, he got his stomach stapled to lose weight. After he was unable to shed much of his excess weight, he teamed up with his son Mike, and joined The Biggest Loser. As of the 12th week at the Biggest Loser ranch, Ron lost 113 pounds.Huffington Post: Dueling Docs Discuss Ron Morelli's Stomach Stapeling (January 16, 2009)NBC: Biggest Loser Ron Profile
City Council
Ron Morelli is an elected member of his town's city council. His town has a strict policy where they cannot have more than three unexcused absences. After the council learned the reasons for his absences, they voted to excuse all his absences so he would not lose his seat.MLive.com: Contestant Ron Morelli Won't Lose Michigan City Council Seat (January 27, 2009)
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Fast Facts
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Team color
Brown
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Team Trainer
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Age at time of filming
54
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Hometown
South Lyon, Michigan
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Occupation
City councilman
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Show status
Eliminated as a final four contestant
