The New Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity Apprentice (U.S. season 15)
Country of origin United States
Release
Original network NBC
Original release

January 2, 2017[1] –

Additional information
No. of contestants 16
Website www.nbc.com/the-celebrity-apprentice

The New Celebrity Apprentice is the upcoming eighth installment of the reality game show, The Celebrity Apprentice. It is scheduled to premiere on January 2, 2017.[1]

The season will mark the debut of a new host: actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger. Long-time host Donald Trump left the series in order to focus on his 2016 presidential campaign, eventually becoming the President Elect of the United States.[2][3]

NBC announced the 16 contestants, as well as advisors Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Steve Ballmer, Jessica Alba and Patrick M. Knapp Schwarzenegger on January 28, 2016. On a December 1, 2016, six more advisors were announced. Those advisers are former Celebrity Apprentice winner Leeza Gibbons, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, Extra co-host Tracey Edmonds, The Biggest Loser host Bob Harper, YouTube star IJustine, and "Moola" CEO Gemma Godfrey. This season will be filmed in Los Angeles.[4]

Candidates

The cast was announced on January 28, 2016.[5][6][7]

Celebrity Background /
known for		 Original team Age Hometown Charity Result Raised
Laila Ali[4] Boxer & TV host 38 The Women's Sports Foundation
Brooke Burke-Charvet TV host & model 45 Hartford, Connecticut Operation Smile
Eric Dickerson NFL running back 56 Hartford, Connecticut Young Warriors
Boy George Culture Club singer 55 London, England Safe Kids Worldwide
Matt Iseman TV host & comedian 45 Denver, Colorado The Arthritis Foundation
Carrie Keagan Talk show host & actress 36 Amherst, New York The Humane Society of the United States
Carson Kressley Fashion designer & TV personality 46 Orefield, Pennsylvania True Colors Fund
Lisa Leslie WNBA player 44 Glendora, California Semper Fi Fund
Jon Lovitz[1] Actor & comedian 59 Tarzana, California St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Vince Neil Mötley Crüe singer 55 Hollywood, California Keep Memory Alive
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi[1] Reality TV personality 28 Jersey City, New Jersey North Shore Animal League America
Kyle Richards The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star & actress 47 Beverly Hills, California Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Chael Sonnen Mixed martial artist 39 West Linn, Oregon Hire Heroes America
Porsha Williams The Real Housewives of Atlanta star & Dish Nation co-host 35 Decatur, Georgia HOSEA
Ricky Williams NFL running back 39 San Diego, California Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation
Carnie Wilson Wilson Phillips singer 48 Bel Air, California The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lawrence, Derek. "Arnold Schwarzenegger's Celebrity Apprentice gets premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ Nededog, Jethro (August 19, 2015). "Donald Trump says 'angry' NBC execs tried to change his mind about leaving 'Apprentice' to run for president". Business Insider. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Donald Trump Conversation: Murdoch, Ailes, NBC and the Rush of Being TV's 'Ratings Machine'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  4. 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Jessica Alba Join Arnold Schwarzenegger for 'Celebrity Apprentice' Season 8". Variety. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  5. ↑ "Celebrity Apprentice Cast Revealed: Kyle Richards, Boy George and More Step Into the Boardroom". Eonline.com. 28 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Snooki, Boy George, Carnie Wilson, more set for Celebrity Apprentice". Entertainment Weekly. 28 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "Meet the new 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast". USA Today.


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