(Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you have not yet seen Monday night’s episode of “Celebrity Apprentice” entitled “Nobody Out Thinks Donald Trump.”)
After just two nights of the seventh season of “Celebrity Apprentice” — the 14th overall season for the franchise — Donald Trump has already fired three people. After losing their project leader, Keisha Knight Pulliam, in the two-hour premiere, the women’s Team Infinity got their act together in a major way for the next two tasks.
First up, Kate Gosselin took the lead for the ladies in a task that had them creating a commercial for an anti-clutter company. For the guys’ Team Vortex it was Kevin Jonas who took the lead, and once again it was the project manager who took the fall when things didn’t work out. Jonas was joined by Geraldo Rivera and Ian Ziering in the boardroom, but it was Jonas who got the boot.
That trend didn’t continue into the next task, though. Terrell Owens took over for Vortex while it was Vivica A. Fox who stepped up for the ladies. This task was about creating a product-tasting presentation for frozen foods, and once again the women came out on top.
Rivera found himself in back-to-back boardrooms, this time joined by Owens and Gilbert Gottfried. But this time, the project manager was safe as it was Gilbert Gottfried who was sent packing. This was completely justified, though, as Gottfried went completely off the rails during the presentation, treating it like a “Comedy Central Roast” and talking about sex with his wife.
While Geraldo Rivera is clearly disliked by his own team — having now gone to the boardroom two out of a possible two times — Trump seems to enjoy his antics, so we expect him to stick around for a while longer. At least The Donald will probably get to see him a lot in those boardroom sessions.
“Celebrity Apprentice” airs Monday nights at 8 pm. ET on NBC.
Omarosa vs. Piers Morgan The woman America loved to hate, “Apprentice” alum Omarosa Manigualt, went toe-to-toe with journalist/host Piers Morgan on the spin-off's first season. On one episode, Omarosa welcomes Morgan to the “war room” by spilling her wine on his head. But Morgan came out on top, winning the season.
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The late Joan Rivers vs. Annie Duke and Brande Roderick Don’t mess with the Mother Hen. Ever. Melissa Rivers and her mother, Joan, were both contestants on Season 2. But in “Right Guard, Right Way Out,” Donald Trump fired Melissa over poker player Annie Duke and Playboy playmate Brande Roderick (“Baywatch"). Joan wasted no time slinging insults at the pair after the board meeting. “You are a piece of shit,” Joan says to Duke with a stern finger before calling Roderick a “stupid blonde” all in the same breath.
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Dennis Rodman vs. Clint Black NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman went from “0 to 100” quickly during Season 2. Rodman had enough of Clint Black after the country singer-songwriter won a coin toss for team KOTU to take the second presentation slot. Rodman curses at Black and rips the microphone from him, slamming it on the floor. In the end, Rodman’s erratic behavior, drinking and sudden absences led to his firing.
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Meat Loaf vs. Gary Busey Actor Gary Busey was known for his antics during Season 4, and it infuriated the “I Would Do Anything for Love” singer. At one point, Meat Loaf believes the “Lethal Weapon” actor stole his art supplies. Cue tirade. “You do not want to fuck with me,” Meatloaf yells. And Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath keeps Meat Loaf from lunging at the actor.
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NeNe Leakes vs. Star Jones This verbal showdown happened between "Real Housewives" star Nene Leakes and former "The View" co-host Star Jones on Season 4. After Jones suggested Leakes as project manager for a task, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star called out the shadiness. “Who the fuck died and made you in charge of project managers?” Leakes asked. “Who are you? Who are you? I will take you down.”
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Arsenio Hall vs. Aubrey O' Day Arsenio Hall made former Danity Kane member Aubrey O’ Day cry on Season 5 when the talk show host couldn’t hold back his agitation with the singer's ego. “She won’t remember, because if it’s not her idea, she won’t remember it. I’m not saying anything that’s not true,” Hall asserted.
O’ Day tried to refute Hall’s claim, even stating she had lost respect for him. “Because I have to kiss your ass for you to admire me,” Hall said, much to the shock of Trump.
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Gary Busey vs. Gary Busey
The Oscar-nominated actor was never short on words or phrases during his stint on Season 4 and the “All Star” edition. He even had his own definition of “fun”: finally understanding nothing. On one episode, Busey takes the time to explain who he really is. “I’m an angel in an Earth suit,” he said while pointing to himself. No argument here.
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Omarosa vs. Piers Morgan The woman America loved to hate, “Apprentice” alum Omarosa Manigualt, went toe-to-toe with journalist/host Piers Morgan on the spin-off's first season. On one episode, Omarosa welcomes Morgan to the “war room” by spilling her wine on his head. But Morgan came out on top, winning the season.
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