Keep up with Ron’s journey on Biggest Loser: Couples all season long. Ron joins partner and son Mike during the show’s seventh season.
Age 54
Hometown South Lyon, MI
Occupation City Councilman, Retired Food Distributor
Teammate Mike Morelli, son
Team Color Brown
Trainer Bob Harper
Starting Weight 430
Final Weight 238
Total Loss -192
Factoids
- Has had gastric bypass surgery previously
- Biggest single week weight loss (-32 pounds) in the show’s history during week 1
- Team lost most weight week 1, won immunity
- Completed a marathon in week 18 in 13:15:48
Quotes
- “Being on the Biggest Loser ranch, for me, is like the fountain of youth.” – Week 3
- “If I fall down are you going to pick me up?” asked Ron, to which Helen replied “Yeah, I’m strong now!” – Week 7
Videos
Other Spellings Ronn, Ronald, Ronny, Marelli, Moreli, Morelly