NBC
SELECTS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TO BENEFIT
WHEN NEW SEASON OF THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE PREMIERES SUNDAY, MARCH 19 ET
New All-Star Cast of Celebrities to
Include
LPGA Star Natalie Gulbis Playing for Youth Agency
NEW YORK – Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 – NBC and Donald Trump
announced today the all-star celebrity cast and benefitting charities for
the second sensational season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" premiering on
Sunday, March 1 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
On the first ever "The Celebrity Apprentice" last season, winner Piers
Morgan changed the way the game was played, winning millions for charity and
setting the bar for all who follow. Now 16 new celebrities will rise to the
challenge and once again it will be men versus women.
The men include: Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton,
Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker. The women
include: Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Joan
Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, and Tionne Watkins. All the
celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their
respective causes.
"Last season’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” became one of the hottest shows on
television -- and this season will be even better," said Trump. "We have an
amazing cast of celebrities and we are looking forward to some fantastic
entertainment."
The 16 celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York
City using their fame, rolodexes, and their business acumen to win weekly
tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the
boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words "You're Fired!” They'll be
subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes,
and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system
of agents, managers, and personal assistants.
This season the competition is more cut throat than ever with a group of
celebrities that will fight, tooth and nail, to win. Such intensity will
result in flare-ups that, Piers Morgan says, “make his legendary fights with
Omarosa look like a tea party."
Ultimately they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in
the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka
Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Also appearing in the boardroom alongside Trump
will be his longtime associate and trusted colleague, George Ross.
When all is said and done, 15 celebrities will be famously fired and only
one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice. "The Celebrity
Apprentice" is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with
Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett, Donald Trump, Page Feldman and Eden
Gaha are executive producers.
ABOUT NATALIE GULBIS
Natalie Gulbis is an American professional golfer. In 2000-2001, Gulbis
attended the University of Arizona where she won three tournaments and was
recognized with First Team All-American honors. Gulbis experienced a
breakout season in 2005, finishing tied for third at the Michelob ULTRA Open
at Kingsmill and the State Farm Classic, earning over $1 million for the
first time in her career. She also qualified for her first Solheim Cup and
scored three points for the victorious U.S. team. Gulbis' game and
confidence strengthened throughout 2006, as she recorded a tie for third at
the 2006 Kraft Nabisco Championship (her fourth straight top-ten finish at a
major dating back to 2005) and a tie for second at the Jamie Farr Owens
Corning Classic (losing in a playoff). She has starred in her own reality
television series on the Golf Channel, created her own line of fashion
calendars, contributed to numerous charities, and graced red carpets for
events such as Fashion Week and The Grammys.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been changing and
saving young lives. Today, some 4,300 Clubs serve some 4.8 million young
people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive
Place for Kids, Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people 6-18 years old with
guidance-oriented programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Key
Boys & Girls Club programs include leadership development; education and
career exploration; community service; financial literacy; health and life
skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jan Still-Lindeman, BGCA, 404-487-5739,
jslindemann@bgca.org
Amanda Ruisi, NBC Entertainment Publicity, 212-664-5478,
amanda.ruisi@nbcuni.com
Sean Martin Dowd Agency, 212-686-7777,
sean@dowdagency.com
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