The New Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice (U.S. season 15) | |
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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]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Lawrence, Derek. "Arnold Schwarzenegger's Celebrity Apprentice gets premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "The Donald Trump Conversation: Murdoch, Ailes, NBC and the Rush of Being TV's 'Ratings Machine'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Jessica Alba Join Arnold Schwarzenegger for 'Celebrity Apprentice' Season 8". Variety. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Celebrity Apprentice Cast Revealed: Kyle Richards, Boy George and More Step Into the Boardroom". Eonline.com. 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Snooki, Boy George, Carnie Wilson, more set for Celebrity Apprentice". Entertainment Weekly. 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Meet the new 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast". USA Today.