The Celebrity Apprentice

Lessons Learned From The Celebrity Apprentice

Mar 28 2008 - 2:38pm by SavvySugar

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Lessons Learned From The Celebrity Apprentice

So, now that the first season of The Celebrity Apprentice has come to an end, are you thinking what I'm thinking — will Omarosa make it back next season?. I enjoyed my Thursday night dates with The Donald and his competitive celebrities, and enough viewers tuned in to the first season that the show was already signed for a second one. Of course, I'm already wondering which celebs will make it to the boardroom.

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The Celebrity Apprentice: Did the Best Man Win?

Mar 28 2008 - 11:26am by SavvySugar

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The Celebrity Apprentice: Did the Best Man Win?

The first season of The Celebrity Apprentice ended last night with its final boardroom firing and I must say, it was probably my favorite episode of all. Maybe they should consider doing all episodes live because everyone seemed much funnier to me last night, especially Trace. It also could be that high stress levels make him loopy, and I can very much relate to that! Listening to him talk about wheatgrass shots and shortening the Backstreet Boys to "BSB" made me laugh — though not as much as when Trace, Piers, and their celebrity teammates were swaying in a line to the smooth melodies of the BSB.All of the previously fired celebrities are on set for the live final boardroom scene. Most of them are Trace supporters, though several give Piers credit for being an aggressive businessman that knows how to raise a lot of money. Gene Simmons gives a patriotic-inspired speech via satellite from Japan, and while his vote goes to Trace because of his intangible goodness, he did admit that Piers generally got stronger results. Piers brought in the most money and the most celebrities, but he also brought the most ruthless game and made the most disrespectful remarks. Trace performed all of the challenges to the best of his ability while maintaining his dignity, and his leadership style made his teammates want to work harder. In the end, it simply came down to the numbers — do you think Donald chose the best celebrity apprentice?Photo courtesy of NBC

The Celebrity Apprentice: Did the Best Man Win?

Yes, it's a business game and Piers was the best businessman.

No, Trace was able to succeed while sticking to his morals.

I have something to add about last night's episode. See my comments below.

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Celebrity Apprentice: Who Are You Rooting For?

Mar 21 2008 - 9:50am by SavvySugar

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Celebrity Apprentice: Who Are You Rooting For?

We knew there would be a high level of intensity in last night's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice after last week's cliffhanger. The final four are interviewed by Erin Burnett and Jim Cramer and asked about their respective charities, their performance throughout the show, and why the other candidates aren't deserving of the Celebrity Apprentice title. Even though Erin and Jim both pick Trace and Carol as their favorites, Donald chooses Piers and Trace to go head to head in the final challenge that will be a celebrity auction. He told Carol the only reason she's fired is that he wants to see Piers and Trace "fight it out," because he thinks they don't like each other. The scene has been set for the final battle: Both men are talking themselves up, in their "war rooms" they're busy trying to get every celebrity they know to show up at the auction, and the promo for next week's episode sets it up as "the arrogant Brit versus the American cowboy." Who are you rooting for to be the first Celebrity Apprentice? Photo courtesy of NBC

Celebrity Apprentice: Who Are You Rooting For?

Piers. He's a go-getter and will fight until the end.

Trace. His quiet confidence will take him all the way.

I have something to add about last night's episode. See my comments below.

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Celebrity Apprentice: Was the Right Guy Fired?

Mar 14 2008 - 1:52pm by SavvySugar

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Celebrity Apprentice: Was the Right Guy Fired?

In last night's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice, the final five were challenged to create a Quizno's flatbread sammie and sell as many as possible in two hours. This challenge differed from the others in that it was all about speed and sales because Donald banned them from calling their contacts this time. Hydra's sammie concept was "The Champ" named after project manager Lennox Lewis, and Empresario's concept was "The Cowboy Club" named after project manager Trace Adkins. Hydra had an obvious advantage with an extra team member and a more recognizable celebrity to promote their sammie. In past episodes Donald and Co. have been pretty consistent about firing the project manager, but this time they looked at overall performance and potential to succeed going forward. Stevie B., as he's been known to call himself, was fired even though Trace admitted he'd made all the decisions that day. Just when I thought we'd see Stephen Baldwin's farewell clip and then call it a night, Donald summons the final four to the boardroom to tell them that two more will be fired before the end of the night! Photo courtesy of NBC

Celebrity Apprentice: Was the Right Guy Fired?

Yes. Trace is a much better candidate overall and deserves to stay.

No. Trace made all of the decisions so he should have been fired.

I have something to add about last night's episode. See my comments below.

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Celebrity Apprentice: Will You Be Singing Hallelujah Without Omarosa?

Mar 7 2008 - 2:01pm by SavvySugar

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Celebrity Apprentice: Will You Be Singing Hallelujah Without Omarosa?

Donald Trump described last night's episode of The Celebrity Apprentice as the "biggest slaughter in the history of The Apprentice." Empresario, under the leadership of project manager Omarosa, raised only $7,000 to Hydra's $164,000 in a challenge where the teams had to pick artists and sell their work. This was truly a personal victory for Piers — as project manager of Hydra he claimed that Empresario's failure proved Omarosa isn't a real celebrity because she had no connections to call and buy her art.

Aside from any negative feelings about Omarosa's personality, including this challenge Omarosa lost three times as project manager. With that kind of record, she no longer deserved to be there. While she seemed defeated from the moment she walked into the boardroom last night, she tried to defend herself when she quoted her mother: "I may not be the wealthiest woman inthe room, I may not be the smartest or prettiest, but no one will out work me. And this whole process I've outworked and committed myself." Donald says that this firing was easy and obvious, because Omarosa's team was so badly creamed. In Omarosa's exit interview, she brought out another quote from her repertoire and left us with this message: "No man is your friend, no man is your foe, but every man is your teacher. Peace!" And then she threw up double peace signs — pure Omarosa-ness. The promo for next week's episode celebrates that it’s Omarosa-free, complete with the Hallelujah chorus. Will you be singing Hallelujah, too?Photo courtesy of NBC

Celebrity Apprentice: Will You Be Singing Hallelujah Without Omarosa?

Yes, Hallelujah! The show will be so much better now.

No, Oma added great entertainment value to the show.

Omarosa never mattered to me, so I don't care that she's gone.

There's more to say about Omarosa. See my comments below.

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