We Always Knew Tony Luke Was the Biggest Loser
Word on the street is that Tony Luke, the reigning Sandwich King of Philadelphia, is anxiously awaiting a phone call from NBC telling him whether he made it onto the next season of The Biggest Loser, the reality show in which the morbidly obese transform themselves into relative pictures of health.
The 350-pound Luke, who auditioned with his son Michael, is said to have made it through multiple cuts, the final of which is apparently scheduled to happen at any time. If he does make it on, he’ll be whisked to an undisclosed location on October 5th, only to return to the Philadelphia area next February. “It’s a strict quarantine,” says one source, who adds that Luke (who would not confirm the rumor on the record) will not be allowed access to phones or e-mail. All of which makes us wonder how Luke’s absence might affect his growing sandwich empire — though it’s likely that Luke sees the show as a way to boost not just his health and self-esteem but also his fledgling acting career. — Victor Fiorillo
