Celebrity Apprentice

IceCat · 01-11-2009, 02:55 AM

From the "you've got to be kidding" department...but then considering how close The Donald is to this tour should you be surprised?

The Associated Press: Trump rounds up celebs for new `Apprentice' season

Trump rounds up celebs for new `Apprentice' season

By FRAZIER MOORE 8 January 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Early last October, NBC unveiled the 16-member cast of "Celebrity Apprentice" to reporters. Everyone on hand at the locked-down news conference swore to keep the participants' identities a secret until NBC said "go."

With NBC now issuing its cue Thursday to go public, the major media can take pride at having kept the lid on names like country music's Clint Black, TV personality Khloe Kardashian and former "Baywatch" babe Brande Roderick.

Those don't-I-know-him-or-her-from-somewhere? stars will be competing for the title of Celebrity Apprentice when the reality series returns for its eighth season March 1.

Others risking the wrath of Donald Trump in the boardroom will include Olympic figure skating gold medalist Scott Hamilton, singer Brian McKnight, comedian Tom Green and former football great Herschel Walker. Also poker champ Annie Duke, pro golfer Natalie Gulbis, "Deal or No Deal" model Claudia Jordan, singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and former "Monster Garage" host Jesse James, a custom bike and car builder.

Oddly, the only notable leaks from an otherwise unified media front occurred on late-night TV, within days of the top-secret briefing.

"Joan and Melissa Rivers! Dennis Rodman! Andrew Dice Clay!" cackled David Letterman of CBS' "Late Show," outing four of the contestants in his monologue before he mused, "And the celebrities are ...?"

Even NBC's own Conan O'Brien spilled a few beans during a "Late Night" monologue. After blurting out a couple of the show's semiboldface players, he cracked, "Apparently the new season of the show is called 'Celebrity Apprentice: 1988.'"

Presiding over the news conference last fall, Trump insisted the cast was bigger, better, hotter than ever.

"There are some major superstars in this group," he declared, without getting specific.

The 16 celebrities will not be vying for a job with Trump, as in past civilian "Apprentice" seasons, but instead will compete in business-oriented tasks around Manhattan to raise money for their favorite charities. (McKnight's chosen charity is Youthville USA, while Watkins will be playing for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, and Kardashian has chosen the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness.)

Seated at Trump's elbow, the celebs were happy to anticipate the challenges awaiting them as soon as the next day, when they would start taping.

Hamilton acknowledged having watched the prior season and wondering "if I had the skill set to pull it off, because it was pretty confrontational last year. I'm a pretty easygoing, nice person."

Clay, a one-time scandalous standup comic, said he was doing the show because of his two teenage sons.

As he explained, "When they watched the show, they'd go, 'Dad, you would do great on the show,' and I'd look at them, like: 'Really?'"

"I have a competitive nature," said Walker, who won the Heisman Trophy as a junior at the University of Georgia, "but this (show) is really different, where some people are conniving and cheating. I say, I'm gonna stay true to my morals."

Then he grinned disarmingly and drawled, "I tell 'em, I'm just a little country boy from Georgia."

DJGOLFER59 · 01-11-2009, 03:23 AM

I'll be watching. Should be fun to see Natalie participate.

Balabill · 01-16-2009, 02:28 PM

You can bet that the Donald won’t be firing Natalie.

NTB · 01-16-2009, 08:30 PM

Balabill I wouldn't bet on it. She could be the first to go.

Balabill · 01-18-2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

Balabill I wouldn't bet on it. She could be the first to go.

After looking over the list of celebrity guests on the show, I will still put my money on Natalie. She has a lot of moxy

Putter · 01-18-2009, 11:44 PM

Have to agree with you Bala - The Donald loves the good-lookin' gals of the LPGA - there's no way he's going to fire Natalie right off the bat. I'm thinking she'd REALLY have to screw up to be gone. While I'm not a huge fan of these shows I do think this will be quite entertaining and I'm sure Natalie did it just for lark since she was injured, this was an off-season thing, and she likes to have some fun away from golf. I always get a kick out of whoever it is that thinks some of these folks are "celebrities"!!

Buzzer · 01-19-2009, 02:31 PM

You're a "celebrity" in my book, Putter.

Viva Annika

Putter · 01-19-2009, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzer

You're a "celebrity" in my book, Putter.

Viva Annika

Oh, and you in mine Buzzer! I was talking about the "B" and "C"-listers!

RainMan · 03-14-2009, 02:52 PM

After seeing the first 2 shows, I don't think Natalie will last long. As Frank said, "She won't dish the dirt, with the rest of the broads", and that's why the lady will be fired.

(I bet she don't drive through Harlem, in Lincolns or Fords either.)

RainMan · 03-14-2009, 03:03 PM

Okay, I uploaded them to the photo gallery. Not sure if that's the best way but I'll give it a shot ...

01-11-2009, 02:55 AM	#1
IceCat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northborough, MA Posts: 238 Images: 156	Celebrity Apprentice From the "you've got to be kidding" department...but then considering how close The Donald is to this tour should you be surprised? The Associated Press: Trump rounds up celebs for new `Apprentice' season Trump rounds up celebs for new `Apprentice' season By FRAZIER MOORE 8 January 2009 NEW YORK (AP) — Early last October, NBC unveiled the 16-member cast of "Celebrity Apprentice" to reporters. Everyone on hand at the locked-down news conference swore to keep the participants' identities a secret until NBC said "go." With NBC now issuing its cue Thursday to go public, the major media can take pride at having kept the lid on names like country music's Clint Black, TV personality Khloe Kardashian and former "Baywatch" babe Brande Roderick. Those don't-I-know-him-or-her-from-somewhere? stars will be competing for the title of Celebrity Apprentice when the reality series returns for its eighth season March 1. Others risking the wrath of Donald Trump in the boardroom will include Olympic figure skating gold medalist Scott Hamilton, singer Brian McKnight, comedian Tom Green and former football great Herschel Walker. Also poker champ Annie Duke, pro golfer Natalie Gulbis, "Deal or No Deal" model Claudia Jordan, singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and former "Monster Garage" host Jesse James, a custom bike and car builder. Oddly, the only notable leaks from an otherwise unified media front occurred on late-night TV, within days of the top-secret briefing. "Joan and Melissa Rivers! Dennis Rodman! Andrew Dice Clay!" cackled David Letterman of CBS' "Late Show," outing four of the contestants in his monologue before he mused, "And the celebrities are ...?" Even NBC's own Conan O'Brien spilled a few beans during a "Late Night" monologue. After blurting out a couple of the show's semiboldface players, he cracked, "Apparently the new season of the show is called 'Celebrity Apprentice: 1988.'" Presiding over the news conference last fall, Trump insisted the cast was bigger, better, hotter than ever. "There are some major superstars in this group," he declared, without getting specific. The 16 celebrities will not be vying for a job with Trump, as in past civilian "Apprentice" seasons, but instead will compete in business-oriented tasks around Manhattan to raise money for their favorite charities. (McKnight's chosen charity is Youthville USA, while Watkins will be playing for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, and Kardashian has chosen the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness.) Seated at Trump's elbow, the celebs were happy to anticipate the challenges awaiting them as soon as the next day, when they would start taping. Hamilton acknowledged having watched the prior season and wondering "if I had the skill set to pull it off, because it was pretty confrontational last year. I'm a pretty easygoing, nice person." Clay, a one-time scandalous standup comic, said he was doing the show because of his two teenage sons. As he explained, "When they watched the show, they'd go, 'Dad, you would do great on the show,' and I'd look at them, like: 'Really?'" "I have a competitive nature," said Walker, who won the Heisman Trophy as a junior at the University of Georgia, "but this (show) is really different, where some people are conniving and cheating. I say, I'm gonna stay true to my morals." Then he grinned disarmingly and drawled, "I tell 'em, I'm just a little country boy from Georgia." __________________ Citizen of Red Sox Nation Loyal member of Team PJE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WImLU31G2o8

01-16-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Balabill I wouldn't bet on it. She could be the first to go. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

01-18-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
Balabill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bala Canada just north of Toronto Posts: 407	Originally Posted by notaxbill Balabill I wouldn't bet on it. She could be the first to go. After looking over the list of celebrity guests on the show, I will still put my money on Natalie. She has a lot of moxy

01-18-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
Putter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Images: 26	Have to agree with you Bala - The Donald loves the good-lookin' gals of the LPGA - there's no way he's going to fire Natalie right off the bat. I'm thinking she'd REALLY have to screw up to be gone. While I'm not a huge fan of these shows I do think this will be quite entertaining and I'm sure Natalie did it just for lark since she was injured, this was an off-season thing, and she likes to have some fun away from golf. I always get a kick out of whoever it is that thinks some of these folks are "celebrities"!! __________________ Putter

01-19-2009, 11:14 PM	#8
Putter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Images: 26	Originally Posted by Buzzer You're a "celebrity" in my book, Putter. Viva Annika Oh, and you in mine Buzzer! I was talking about the "B" and "C"-listers! __________________ Putter

01-11-2009, 03:23 AM	#2
DJGOLFER59 Contest Statistician Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,685	I'll be watching. Should be fun to see Natalie participate.

01-16-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
Balabill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bala Canada just north of Toronto Posts: 407	You can bet that the Donald won’t be firing Natalie.

01-19-2009, 02:31 PM	#7
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	You're a "celebrity" in my book, Putter. Viva Annika

03-14-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
RainMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 269	After seeing the first 2 shows, I don't think Natalie will last long. As Frank said, "She won't dish the dirt, with the rest of the broads", and that's why the lady will be fired. (I bet she don't drive through Harlem, in Lincolns or Fords either.)

03-14-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
RainMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 269	Okay, I uploaded them to the photo gallery. Not sure if that's the best way but I'll give it a shot ...

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