Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks Join Arnold Schwarzenegger for 'Celebrity Apprentice' Season 8
Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Steve Ballmer and Jessica Alba have signed on as advisors for the eighth season of Celebrity Apprentice with new host Arnold Schwarzenegger stepping in for Donald Trump.
The 16 contenders set for season eight are: Laila Ali, Brooke Burke-Charvet, Eric Dickerson, Boy George, Matt Iseman, Carrie Keagan, Carson Kressley, Lisa Leslie, Jon Lovitz, Vince Neil, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Kyle Richards, Chael Sonnen, Porsha Williams, Ricky Williams and Carnie Wilson.
With Schwarzenegger taking the helm, production of Celebrity Apprentice will move to Los Angeles with a facility located in the Silicon Beach technology hub. The show challenges celebrities to work together to complete business-oriented tasks, this time with an emphasis on technology and innovation. The winner will receive a $250,000 check for the charity of their choice. Celebrity Apprentice has raised more than $15 million for charities over the course of its run.
NBC famously cut ties with the presidential hopeful, firing him from The Apprentice franchise, following his controversial remarks regarding immigrants. Aside from not hosting Apprentice, the network also let go of the Trump-produced Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. However, he has since appeared on Saturday Night Live, Today and Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show all on NBC.
At the time NBC announced Schwarzenegger would step in for Trump, the new host said: “I have always been a huge fan of The Celebrity Apprentice and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let’s get started!”As for Schwarzenegger’s new catchphrase, NBC exec Paul Telegdy told Variety earlier this month that a slogan has been chosen, but it would remain a secret until Celebrity Apprentice premieres.
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