Celebrity Apprentice 2
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The Celebrity Apprentice 2 is a reality TV show that carries on in the Apprentice tradition, focusing on business and teamwork. The format is exactly the same as it was for the first Celebrity Apprentice, but with new stars and different tasks.
Celebrity Apprentice 2 Format
The Celebrity Apprentice is usually a two-hour program on NBC, although some episodes are one hour in length. Sixteen celebrities are invited to take part, and they are divided into two teams based on gender.
Each week, teams must first select a project manager who acts as the Team Leader. Teams are then assigned a task by host Donald Trump and then must compete against each other to win the task. Most tasks are sponsored by a large corporation, but some are very basic and sales-based such as selling cupcakes on the streets of New York.
At the end of the task, the losing team must face Trump in the board room. There, after each team member has some input on how they feel the task was carried out, the project manager chooses two other team members to stay and one of the three is fired.
All of the celebrities are playing to win money for their favorite charities. At the end of each task, the winning team's project manager gets all of the proceeds accumulated during the task by both teams for his or her charity. If raising money isn't involved in the task, a base sum of $20,000 is paid out.
Team Athena
The women's team for Celebrity Apprentice 2 is called Athena. Team members and their charities are:
- Professional poker player Annie Duke, playing for Refugees International
- Playboy model Brande Roderick, playing for California Police Youth Charities
- Deal or No Deal Model Claudia Jordan, playing for the National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children
- Comedian, actress, and author Joan Rivers, playing for God's Love We Deliver
- Socialite Khloe Kardashian, playing for the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- Red carpet commentator Melissa Rivers, playing for the Lili Claire Foundation
- Professional golfer Natalie Gulbis, playing for Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- TLC singer Tionne Watkins (T-Boz), playing for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
Team KOTU
KOTU stands for Kings of the Universe, which is the team name the men chose for themselves. The men's team consists of:
- Comedian Andrew Dice Clay, playing for Stand Up for Kids
- R&B singer Brian McKnight, playing for Youthville USA
- Country singer Clint Black, playing for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation
- Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, playing for the Court Appointed Special Advocates New Orleans
- Former NFL star Herschel Walker, playing for Alternative Community Development Services
- Custom motorcycle builder and reality TV star Jesse James, playing for the Long Beach Education Foundation
- Former Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton, playing for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- TV and radio personality Tom Green, playing for the Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation
Notable Appearances
In every episode, Donald Trump has two people who he calls his "eyes and ears." These folks drop in on the teams as they're working and make note of the team dynamics and planning stages for each task. They then report back to Trump and take part in the board room sessions.
Most often, Trump's eyes and ears are his children, Ivanka and Don Jr. Occasionally, however, there are others who take on this job. Sometimes the guests are the presidents or other high ranking officers in the companies sponsoring the tasks. During this season, some notable appearances are also made by:
- Celebrity Apprentice season one winner Piers Morgan
- Former Apprentice staffer and fan favorite George Ross
- MSNBC anchor Erin Burnett
Learn More About Celebrity Apprentice 2
To find out more about the show and read up on the celebrities involved, visit the official NBC website. You'll also find episode recaps, photos, and you can even watch full episodes online.
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