Dear Friends,
I am writing you this morning to share some AMAZING news – I have made it into the top 25 guys that will compete to be the FIRST MALE MODEL on THE PRICE IS RIGHT!! We will compete in a series of challenges that will be filmed and put online at, http://www.thepriceisright.com. America will then get to vote and decide who wins the entire competition!
When I found out about the competition – I just knew that it was the opportunity of a life-time. You see, TPIR holds a very special place in my heart. I have such great memories of watching as a kid with my Grandma Lee – giggling at Bob Barker’s jokes, admiring the cool prizes, and hoping for PLINKO to be played. It was a simpler time then – the days of my lemonade stand, playing super-soaker wars with the neighborhood kids, and looking under the neighbor’s rocks for cool bugs to play with. Of course, my desire to be the first male-model on TPIR is fueled by more than childhood memories, but by my passion for people and desire to be part of a brand that celebrates what I value the most – DIVERSITY.
Drew Carey has done an amazing job carrying the torch after Bob Barker retired. With his charisma and open-minded leadership TPIR continues to transcend race, religion, weight, sex, age, sexual orientation. I mean, think about all the colorful characters that travel from all over the country (and the world) to have a chance to spin the wheel. No matter who is on stage, the audience is so eager to see them win prizes and support them in any way that they can by shouting out price suggestions. It’s an amazing feeling to actually be at a taping and actually feel that sense of family – even if it is for one day.
As for the initial casting process, there were at least 200 guys in line – my competition was not only attractive, but they were smart! One of my favorite parts of the day was simply talking to people in line about who they were, how they came to be at the casting, and learning about what they were passionate about. Even with my previous experience within the entertainment industry, the butterflies were flapping their wings at full speed. When it came to be my turn to go before “Carey’s Cuties” (the female models – who are judging our competition along with executive producer, Mike Richards), I knew that I had to be on top of my game to move on to the next level.
Unfortunately for me, after a long day of waiting in lines, my nervous excitement, and not having much to eat – my body started to shake slightly. Carey’s cuties saw it as understandable and voted YES, but Mike seemed to think that my energy was not exactly up to par with what he expects from a model on TPIR and gave me a NO. Fortunately for me, the shaking stopped and my energy charged-up when the elephant in the room was addressed, “Have you done anything that could be considered controversial in your career?” Of course I openly and confidently shared that I had done a cover and nude spread in PLAYGIRL Magazine back in 2010 – a project that I am very proud of! As an artist I celebrate my work – I enjoy pushing the boundaries – and I LOVE to start conversations. I certainly don’t define my entire career with one photo-shoot, the same way I don’t let my sexuality define who I am as a person – they are all small parts of the whole.
I have had some pretty amazing adventures in my life, but adding TPIR to my list of adventures would be the biggest honor of them all. I would be so proud to wake up, sip my coffee, and head to work knowing that each day was going to be an opportunity to meet new people and make them smile. Honestly, I cannot think of a better job! While I know it is impossible to please everyone, I am so thankful to my family, friends, and fans that know my heart and have supported me over the years. I look forward to keeping you updated as the audition process continues, but in the mean-time it would be a huge help if you would please visit the link below and share your thoughts and comments with TPIR.
Would you tune-in if I was selected?
Should an artistic nude spread prevent me from being cast?
What Price is Right memories do you have?
http://www.priceisright.com/blog/entry/5112
Warmly,
Ronnie
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I would looove to see you on TPIR. You’re smile would be a wonderful addition to the stage. Plus, who cares if you’ve been naked in PG before, you looked hot.
I rather liked the nude spread and thought it beautiful. Frankly, if I looked like you do, Ronny, I’d be nude most of the time. Just remember, throughout her career, Marilyn Monroe participated in several nude photography layouts, including the now famous Tom Kelley “Red Velvet” calendar photos. I hardly think TPIR wouldn’t liked to have Marilyn as a model.
OK, Ronney, are you in it to win it? This can’t be a one-post-and-I-am-done thing. If you really want this TPIR post, you need to campaign. Every single day, there should be a new post on this site telling us what to do that day to help. One day its commenting on a blog post, then its sending a supporting email, then its write a letter, then passing leaflets to the TPIR audience while they stand in line. You are the director of this movie and need to have scene laid out for us when you call, “action!”
I posted on the 4th and today is the 8th without something new going up. Come on, my friend, you are the captain of your ship, the master of your fate. You have an ARMY of fans waiting to leap into the breach. Engage in this fight!
I would be extremely excited to watch you on The Price Is Right…I think my biggest memory of the TPIR would be watching individuals win both showcases at the end….or just maybe watching some episodes with my grandmother. Do well in the competition my friend and remember I am in your corner rooting for you
“Hello? Hello? Anybody home? (sound of empty echo) Huh? Think, McFly. Think!” Ronnie, nearly a WEEK since my last post, where’s the marching orders? Where’s the plan? Come on guy, get into the fight! Tell us what to do to get you this job. We can only fight for you as hard as you fight for you.
Ronnie, can we talk? Sit down here, make your self comfortable. Hun, do you really want this job at TPIR? You don’t seem to be working hard for it. You wrote one post almost a month ago and then nothing else. Nada. *I’ve* written more about this that you have. What does that tell you?
I know you are busy in LA and have many responsibilities, so blogging can fall down the priority list, but this isn’t just blogging, the blog is, I hope, part of your campaign to get this job at TPIR. This job is a big opportunity. Huge. Not only would it give you on-going exposure and visibility, you would have a steady job with a steady income with health care, retirement (yes, even young needs to think about retirement), and paid vacation. So, where’s the action on your part? Where’s the daily blog entry telling us fans what we can do to help? Where’s the info on what you are doing to get the job?
Do you want this gig or not? If you do, act like it. Otherwise, let us know you’ve dropped the idea.