Although the original Apprentice seemed all but dead thanks to the ratings success of the celebrity edition, the original version of the show may actually return to the network eventually. NBC’s new executive vice president of alternative programming, Paul Telegdy, just told TV critics in L.A. that “there’s a way back to that.” He said… continue reading
Trump, producers say “depression” affected Celebrity Apprentice 2
The bad economy has affected even NBC reality competition The Celebrity Apprentice 2, which taped in the fall but airs starting in March. “We are in a depression — not a recession — and people don’t like to think of ‘The Apprentice’ as a business show, but it is. You can’t do a show that… continue reading
Cast includes Clint Black, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, Annie Duke, Herschel Walker
NBC has announced the 16-member cast of The Celebrity Apprentice 2, some of whom were identified earlier. They are Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Annie Duke, Tom Green, Natalie Gulbis, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Brian McKnight, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Herschel Walker, and Tionne Watkins. As with… continue reading
Celebrity Apprentice 2 expanded to two hours
When The Celebrity Apprentice 2 debuts in February, the show will be expanded from one-hour episodes to two-hour episodes, and its producer and star are happy about the change. Executive producer Mark Burnett told TV Week, “It’s great. It wasn’t a sudden call at all. During production, the people at NBC were saying the show… continue reading
Joan Rivers spoils end of Celebrity Apprentice 2
Update: Melissa Rivers was fired on the April 26 episode, which means Joan’s comments that seemed to reveal one member of the final two of The Celebrity Apprentice 2 were inaccurate. The Celebrity Apprentice 2 has completed production, and one of its cast members has accidentally revealed one of the cast members who makes it… continue reading
Joe Francis no longer on Celebrity Apprentice cast, which includes Joan Rivers, Khloe Kardashian, Natalie Gulbis
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis will not compete on Celebrity Apprentice 2, but several other D-list celebrities have confirmed they’re on the show, while others are rumored to be participating. “Donald Trump and I decided to do a different show. I would have added a lot to ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ and I would have been… continue reading
Omarosa: “I would rather be ABW–angry black woman–than a buffoon”
Having been out of the spotlight for about half a year, Omarosa has found herself back in it–or dragged it over and shined it upon herself, actually–after appearing on Wendy Williams’ new daytime talk show. The segment starts with Omarosa getting confrontational. “This is not your time to look for your moment,” Wendy says, but… continue reading
NBC: O.J. Simpson won’t be on Celebrity Apprentice 2
O.J. Simpson is not being considered as a cast member for the second season of The Celebrity Apprentice, according to NBC. A network spokesperson told The Orlando Sentinel that such rumors are “[c]ompletely false. NBC has not considered him and will not cast him on the show.” Reuters got a similar denial–“NBC representatives have never… continue reading
Celebrity Apprentice renewed, will return in 2009
The Celebrity Apprentice has been renewed by NBC, and the show’s eighth season and the second celebrity season will debut next January, in 2009. It will follow the same format as the first celebrity season, and “will once again bring business-savvy celebrity contestants together working towards a greater goal — all celebrities will be competing… continue reading