Background
Campanelli was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He is the youngest of four siblings.
Campanelli was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He is the youngest of four siblings.
Originally he was nicknamed "The Temporary" (or, famously, "Rick the Temporary"). Campanelli has since been labeled "The Franchise" for his long tenure and high popularity while on MuchMusic. He was a MuchMusic video jockey, co-host of Much on Demand: Primetime, writer of The MuchMusic Countdown and co-host of The MuchMusic Radio Countdown.
He also appeared briefly in the comedy Superstar.
Campanelli"s final appearance on MuchMusic was August 26, 2005, on MuchOnDemand. He was subsequently announced as one of the reporters for ET Canada, a new Canadian licensee of Entertainment Tonight, which was launched on September 12, 2005.
Campanelli attended Saint Mary Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. He also attended Brock University, where he earned a degree in physical education.
In the video game National Hockey League 2005, Campanelli is featured in the free agent pool.
Campanelli was also a game announcer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a Canadian Football League team, for the 2004-2005 season. In early 2007, Campanelli hosted the Canada"s Case Game segments on Global"s Deal or Number Deal Canada, during that series" first limited run. Campanelli is involved with several charitable organizations including World Vision, Tuberous Sclerosis, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, McMaster Children"s Hospital, and Kids Help Phone.
On May 27, 2009, he hosted the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative in Toronto.
In February 2016, Toronto radio station CFNY-FM announced that Campanelli will join the station as cohost with Fred Kennedy and Melanie Mariani of the station"s morning show, beginning June 27.
