Celebrity Apprentice

[HuntingtonM15]

Did anyone tune in to the premiere, and if so, what did you think? I'm not looking for bashing posts saying it got old four seasons ago or that it "sucks" now. I'm just wanting to get the opinions of anyone who actually did watch it. I realize there may only be a couple...or none. :lol: I personally liked the first episode, and will continue to watch as long as it still entertains me. I didn't think I'd really enjoy it much, because I thought the arguments would be far less, and that it would be pretty much boring. However, I was completely wrong, because the trash talking is already heavy! The main reason I watch reality TV is for the trashiness, and I hope the future boardrooms of this season continue with it.

[HugeTVFan]

I couldn't agree with you more. It was a bit boring, but it was alright.

[JulieSomoski]

I actually tuned in - it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. Probably won't continue to watch, but you should definitely give it a chance if you've never seen The Apprentice before.

Can anyone say how much they hate Omorosa more than I can? I swear Ihope she gets fired real soon. She's just as crazy as she was in the first season.

[JulieSomoski]

I am literally shocked - the show actually got 11 million viewers. Could this be the return of the Apprentice? I'd love for that to happen, because maybe next season we could actually see a SERIOUS season of the show, just like old times.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I'm agreeing, it entertained me for an hour, replaced my empty survivor space, so I'll probably keep watching till they throw a ep that bores me to death

[EmoJoe]

hmm, maybe i should start watching it again. ive heard good things about it and its not like anything else is on, lol. i stopped watching in the 5th season, it just wasn't as entertaining as the first 3 seasons anymore.

[ThomasE]

I am literally shocked - the show actually got 11 million viewers. Could this be the return of the Apprentice? I'd love for that to happen, because maybe next season we could actually see a SERIOUS season of the show, just like old times.


I hope that it does return, because if it does, it means that I will have a job again with the show this spring. I was told that it was renewed again after the crew party I attended for the show back from Novemeber. As far as Omarosa...well just tune in and watch. LOL.:wave:

[Lodee]

I thought it was pretty cheap of Trump to only give the winning chairty $20,000. And did anyone happen to hear what charity Gene gave the money to?

[EmoJoe]

i watched a rerun of the first episode tonight. i havent watched in a while but it was way more exciting then the last season i watched, which was Season 5 i think. it made me remember how entertaining the show really is and i was very interested to see who was going home.

that being said, though, it all felt like a big joke. no one was really taking it seriously, and no one seemed all that dedicated to winning. most of these people are like, F-list celebrities so they probably just want to get their faces out there. sure it was entertaining but it seems pointless, and the whole charm of being the next Apprentice is gone.

so overall, it was alright, just seemingly pointless, although it was admittetely entertaining.

[JulieSomoski]

i watched a rerun of the first episode tonight. i havent watched in a while but it was way more exciting then the last season i watched, which was Season 5 i think. it made me remember how entertaining the show really is and i was very interested to see who was going home.

that being said, though, it all felt like a big joke. no one was really taking it seriously, and no one seemed all that dedicated to winning. most of these people are like, F-list celebrities so they probably just want to get their faces out there. sure it was entertaining but it seems pointless, and the whole charm of being the next Apprentice is gone.

so overall, it was alright, just seemingly pointless, although it was admittetely entertaining.

Yeah, it was entertaining, but it all seems rigged. I"ll bet they already have a winner chosen - I wouldn't put it past NBC to do something like that. No one is taking it seriously, though.

I think the thing that reminded me of the first couple seasons was selling the hotdogs in the first episode. It was just like how in the first episode of the show, the 2 teams sold lemonade in New York City. It's a simple first task, just like it should be. I didn't like the second episode as much as the first, but I won't stop watching.

Hopefully, if this season actually does do well, the show can return to it's roots.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

yeah the making comericals didnt hold me too well but I'm still gonna watch this week

[EmoJoe]

is anyone still watching this?

personally, i think its getting more and more boring as it goes on, this past episode was particularly painful. there isnt really an element of suspense anymore. i mean, even the boardroom is kind of blah. its all rushed and...not that exciting, like it used to be. i also hate that the other team can see whats going on in the boardroom. it just seems...cheesy. the first episode was good, but the other ones have kind of sucked. the one where Gene Simmons was fired wasnt too bad though.

personally, i think they just need to shuffle the teams now - cause its obvious the women arent going to win unless they dump Omorosa, which they wont do cause that'll effect the ratings, greatly.

[JulieSomoski]

is anyone still watching this?

personally, i think its getting more and more boring as it goes on, this past episode was particularly painful. there isnt really an element of suspense anymore. i mean, even the boardroom is kind of blah. its all rushed and...not that exciting, like it used to be. i also hate that the other team can see whats going on in the boardroom. it just seems...cheesy. the first episode was good, but the other ones have kind of sucked. the one where Gene Simmons was fired wasnt too bad though.

personally, i think they just need to shuffle the teams now - cause its obvious the women arent going to win unless they dump Omorosa, which they wont do cause that'll effect the ratings, greatly.

Yeah, it is getting more and more boring, but I still plan to watch until the end now. The only reason it's predictable is because the guys keep winning every challenge. They'll probably shuffle the teams around this week, because don't the guys have double the people that that women have?

It's still getting around 9-10 million, which is better than last season's 6-7 million. I don't know what else they can do to make the show exciting, though.

[EmoJoe]

i think it's just lost that element of suspense it had - whether it's because the celebrity version just isn't interesting, or because the concept is just stale, i don't know. i mean, 7 seasons is a long time for a reality show that never really changed its format (save the disastarous LA season).

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I dont know how many seasons has Survivor lasted? People are still watcing it and they have their new season starting in 2 week.

[EmoJoe]

but The Apprentice gets old faster then Survivor does. i mean, The Apprentices' ratings dropped after the third season whereas Survivor is in it's like 11th season or something and it's still going strong. so, obviously Survivor doesn't get stale as easy as Apprentice does.

[JulieSomoski]

I think Survivor is just an overall more exciting show to watch. There's a lot more surprises in that show than there is in The Apprentice.

This season is somewhat different because we know we won't be getting an actual "winner" this season, because all the contestants are celebrities. They pretty much do tasks each week, award charities money, and that's it until the end. If NBC does decide to renew it for another season, I seriously hope they stop trying to add a twist to it, and just give us a regular season, with regular contestants, IN NEW YORK!

[JulieSomoski]

Who caught last night's episode? Was I the only one who thought it was the best one yet? Exciting, funny, and an overall GREAT episode. I didn't know it was 2 hours at first. I can say, it did drag in some points, but it was a great episode. I was shocked to see Vinny resign . . . if he didn't, I'm sure Trump would have fired that ass Piers or whatever his name is. I can't stand that guy, and was hoping he'd leave.

But, for some reason, I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Vinny. He might just end up coming back if you ask me. For 1, at the end of the episode, anyone notice how he didn't say anything when in the Taxi about his departure? Second of all, if you say previews for next week's episode, you'd know what I'm talking about.

Wonder how ratings were against Lost last night?

[HuntingtonM15]

Who caught last night's episode? Was I the only one who thought it was the best one yet? Exciting, funny, and an overall GREAT episode. I didn't know it was 2 hours at first. I can say, it did drag in some points, but it was a great episode. I was shocked to see Vinny resign . . . if he didn't, I'm sure Trump would have fired that ass Piers or whatever his name is. I can't stand that guy, and was hoping he'd leave.

But, for some reason, I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Vinny. He might just end up coming back if you ask me. For 1, at the end of the episode, anyone notice how he didn't say anything when in the Taxi about his departure? Second of all, if you say previews for next week's episode, you'd know what I'm talking about.

Wonder how ratings were against Lost last night?

I agree! It was definitely the best of the season. I loved it. The amount of drama in that episode made it hilarious. Near the end, it seemed as if Donald was leaning towards firing Piers, so it might have happened if Vinny didn't resign.

[HugeTVFan]

Who caught last night's episode? Was I the only one who thought it was the best one yet? Exciting, funny, and an overall GREAT episode. I didn't know it was 2 hours at first. I can say, it did drag in some points, but it was a great episode. I was shocked to see Vinny resign . . . if he didn't, I'm sure Trump would have fired that ass Piers or whatever his name is. I can't stand that guy, and was hoping he'd leave.

But, for some reason, I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Vinny. He might just end up coming back if you ask me. For 1, at the end of the episode, anyone notice how he didn't say anything when in the Taxi about his departure? Second of all, if you say previews for next week's episode, you'd know what I'm talking about.

Wonder how ratings were against Lost last night?
It was alright, just sucked that nobody got fired in the end (I, like you, was waiting for Piers to get fired). And he didn't say anything in the taxi because it was a Sopranos parody--it parodied the final episode. I wonder how the ratings were, too.

[JulieSomoski]

Good to see I'm not the only here who didn't watch Lost-LOL.

The whole episode to me seemed like an episode of The Sopranos. Then of course, they have the Italian-mob music in the background in a lot of scenes. I loved the beginning, where they first got the idea of playing a joke on the girls. Then when Vinny actually went and asked the girls if he could join their team, i was cracking up. How could anyone be so naive???

I'll look up ratings for the show if I can.

[EmoJoe]

agreed, GREAT episode last night, by far the best of the season. it was exciting, just like old times, the boardroom was excellent, and i felt really happy for the women.

personally i wanted Piers to be fired because he acted like a jerk the entire time, not to mention he drove Hydra to their first loss.

the whole "joke on the women" thing just proves how different the celebrity contestants are from regular Apprentice contestants - while the regular Apprentice had a lot of crazies, i dont think they'd EVER stoop that low, lol. i thought it was fine at first cause it was a joke, but when they started to actually take it seriously was when it got out of control.

[JulieSomoski]

agreed, GREAT episode last night, by far the best of the season. it was exciting, just like old times, the boardroom was excellent, and i felt really happy for the women.

personally i wanted Piers to be fired because he acted like a jerk the entire time, not to mention he drove Hydra to their first loss.

the whole "joke on the women" thing just proves how different the celebrity contestants are from regular Apprentice contestants - while the regular Apprentice had a lot of crazies, i dont think they'd EVER stoop that low, lol. i thought it was fine at first cause it was a joke, but when they started to actually take it seriously was when it got out of control.

I think we all wanted Piers to be fired. If Vinny hadn't quit, I'm sure Piers would have gotten that ax. As you pointed out, he lead the men to their first loss (if they had concentrated more on the task instead of the joke they probably would have won), he's rude, his own teammates would rather him gone - he's like the Omorosa of the Celebrity Edition.

But, everything was exciting this episode. I also liked how we got to see more of how long each task takes. Instead of editing everything from the task into an hour, we got 2 hours, which was even better.

I still have a feeling we haven't seen the end of Vinny. If you take a look at the previews for next week, it's like part 2 of last night's episode. I'm already excited!

[JulieSomoski]

According to Zap2it fast national's, it was fourth place at 9pm. Lost was huge, of course. CSI was actually close for a repeat, with FOX in third with Don't Forget the Lyrics! (how could this show actually beat The Apprentice)? And, The Apprentice was actually in fourth

The Apprentice improved at 10pm a lot, though. I guess we'll have to wait for Pavan's daily ratings to see how it did in total viewers.

[JulieSomoski]

according to another site (entertainmentnow.wordpress.com) Celebrity Apprentice was a major disappointment, with a total of 7.79 million viewers, still subject to change. That's not much better than the LA ratings, which were about the same thing.

Surprisingly, Don't Forget the Lyrics!, for some odd reason, did a series high 10 million viewers. Strange.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I enjoyed it. Totally wanted to see Piers go

[showfan]

Yeah, it was entertaining, but it all seems rigged. I"ll bet they already have a winner chosen - I wouldn't put it past NBC to do something like that. No one is taking it seriously, though.

I think the thing that reminded me of the first couple seasons was selling the hotdogs in the first episode. It was just like how in the first episode of the show, the 2 teams sold lemonade in New York City. It's a simple first task, just like it should be. I didn't like the second episode as much as the first, but I won't stop watching.

Hopefully, if this season actually does do well, the show can return to it's roots.


Speaking of "rigged," I'm wondering if anyone thinks they are "Acting."?? I've watched every episode so far and can't believe all the bickering and back biting. I mean, the "regular" people from seasons past didn't argue this much. I thought the last, two hour episode with Piers vs Vinnie was overboard. Vinnie was back and forth between the men and women and couldn't stand Piers. And from the looks of the previews, Baldwin is at odds with Piers on the next show. I think a group of fourth graders could get along better than these guys and girls. That's why I think they are all acting to add drama. Maybe the appearance by Vince McMahon was a hint that, "hey, this is just all entertainment." What does anyone else think?

[EmoJoe]

yeah, like i said, the previous seasons had some crazy people, and some years even had a lot of drama/fighting in them, but not nearly as much as this year, lol. i think at least a portion of this show is fake (this season).

[JulieSomoski]

yeah, like i said, the previous seasons had some crazy people, and some years even had a lot of drama/fighting in them, but not nearly as much as this year, lol. i think at least a portion of this show is fake (this season).

Especially in that last episode. It was up against Lost, so they needed something to boost the ratings (only the ratings fell-LOL). It could be acted, but it could be all real. Afterall, they are celebrities, which is probably a huge reason why we're seeing more fighting this season.

[EmoJoe]

i dont think its totally scripted, but i doubt all of them are being 100% genuine. then again they are celebrities, maybe they really do act that way, lol.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

All I know is that this is probably the last week I will watch it

[JulieSomoski]

All I know is that this is probably the last week I will watch it

I'll watch it to the end for sure. I don't think I can stop now. It feels like a guilty pleasure-LOL

[EmoJoe]

I'll watch it to the end for sure. I don't think I can stop now. It feels like a guilty pleasure-LOL
i know, its addicting :lol: definitely my guilty pleasure.

[JulieSomoski]

i know, its addicting :lol: definitely my guilty pleasure.

It is addicting.

Did you catch last night? I liked this episode. It wasn't too exciting, but it kind of felt just like a normal episode. They focused on the task, they cut out the sidestories, and they did an old-fashioned boardroom scene. You almost felt the celebrities were normal contestants . . . for a minute or two. Then we saw Omarosa NOT get fired, and we knew it was the Celebrity Edition-LOL

I didn't understand why Nelly went home. I thought for sure Mary Lou was gone, because she seemed to do the worst job. Either that, or Omarosa, because a lot of it was her fault they lost (especially since she has no creativity once so ever.)

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

yeah I was surprised that Trump put it on Nely. I liked her, I wanted her to stay, I really dont like Omarosa wish she would've went home. The two I really wan to see go home are Omarosa and Piers.

[JulieSomoski]

yeah I was surprised that Trump put it on Nely. I liked her, I wanted her to stay, I really dont like Omarosa wish she would've went home. The two I really wan to see go home are Omarosa and Piers.

Trump seemed to be a little hard on Nelly for not getting fired the ONE time she screwed up. What really did she do wrong this task??

Omarosa's actually surprising me this season. She seems to be taking it a lot more seriously. You can tell she really wants to win this time. I still don't like her, but it would be kind of funny if the won.

I still hate Piers. I'm sure if the guys lost, he would have been going home. He just always has an attitude with everyone. With Baldwin in the women's team, he'll probably be going soon. It'll be interesting to see what happens next week.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

Yep and since Big Brother isnt going to be on on Thursdays I'll get to watch Apprentice

[JulieSomoski]

Yep and since Big Brother isnt going to be on on Thursdays I'll get to watch Apprentice

Big Brother's Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday isn't it? That's a bit overthe top on CBS's part.

Also, I found that last night's episode averaged an early 8.66 million, up a million from last week. That's still pretty good, especially since it's holding it's ground against Lost.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

BB is Sunday Tuesday Wednesday, I think., I could be wrong.

Yeah Lost is tough competition for Apprentice

[JulieSomoski]

BB is Sunday Tuesday Wednesday, I think., I could be wrong.

Yeah Lost is tough competition for Apprentice

That's too much for BB. I know there's a strike, but it's most likely going to end soon. I could see 2 nights - how well do they think this show is going to do?

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

BB has always been 3 nights. I have no idea how its going to do, this is the first time its been on the winter, its normally a summer thing.

[HuntingtonM15]

That's too much for BB. I know there's a strike, but it's most likely going to end soon. I could see 2 nights - how well do they think this show is going to do?

BB has always been 3 nights a week, and a ton has to be cut and edited for them to even fit it into that amount. Though, even with the strike, I still can't see it doing amazing. That is why it's successful as a summer show.

[JulieSomoski]

BB has always been 3 nights a week, and a ton has to be cut and edited for them to even fit it into that amount. Though, even with the strike, I still can't see it doing amazing. That is why it's successful as a summer show.

I knew it was 3 nights (sorry!) but I meant it's too much to do 3 nights of the same show in the regular TV season, especially if the strike's gonna be ending soon.

3 nights in the summer is fine, because there isn't much original programming in the summer. I don't see it doing so well, though, now.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I agree with you theres too many other shows running now.

[JulieSomoski]

I agree with you theres too many other shows running now.

And the strike's over, so it's not like BB will just be replacing repeats. I think it was a bad move.

[JulieSomoski]

Anyone catch last night's episode! It really was a great episode to watch on Valentine's Day. I just knew when Trump was splitting the teams, he would put Piers and Omarosa together.

I raelly thought it was low for Omarosa to keep bringing up Piers' children. But even though she did, Piers didn't handle it as well as he should have. And they still won - unbelievable. Here we get this nice, happy, well-working team of 4 people, and they end up losing.

And over it all, Trump fired no one. That's definitely a first for The Apprentice. A great episode - can't wait til next week!!!

[EmoJoe]

i saw it...God, i hate Omarosa even more now. she NEEDS to go next week. i mean Pieres isn't anything great either, but how do you insult someone's kids like that?

and i totally agreed with Trump's desicion. whether or not they made the most profit, Empersario was the REAL winning team, and no one deserved to be fired. if it was the real Apprentice (as in no big donations) they would've won without question.

[HuntingtonM15]

For a week they kept announcing how there would be something shocking and an "Apprentice first." I thought the real shock was Hydra winning. Once they won, I pretty much knew no one would be fired.

[JulieSomoski]

For a week they kept announcing how there would be something shocking and an "Apprentice first." I thought the real shock was Hydra winning. Once they won, I pretty much knew no one would be fired.

Yeah, I guess it was a predictable end, but it just means we'll get another week of Celebrity Apprentice.

And, Omarosa shouldn't have continued to criticize Piers and his kids like that. Even in the boardroom, she said she wasn't criticizing his family, when she basically was by calling Piers a bad father. She needs to go.

But, Piers is no better. I can't stand him just has much as I can't stand Omarosa. I would love to see Trump just fire the both of them next week.

[JulieSomoski]

Looks like ratings were up even more this week - 9.11 million. It seems as Lost's ratings go down, The Apprentice's ratings go up.

[JulieSomoski]

Who caught last night's episode? I liked it. I definitely though Empresario deserved to win. Trace was so much better than Mary Lou, although, I was sad to see her go, because she definitely didn't deserve it.

I have a sick feeling it's gonna come down to Omarosa and Piers in the end. Trump doesn't seem to want to fire either of them.

[HuntingtonM15]

Since she was my favorite, and definitely one of the best, I was disappointed to see Marilu go. But oh well. I'm sure he's using Omarosa and Piers for ratings, so I wouldn't be surprised if they last until the end, or close anyway.

[JulieSomoski]

Since she was my favorite, and definitely one of the best, I was disappointed to see Marilu go. But oh well. I'm sure he's using Omarosa and Piers for ratings, so I wouldn't be surprised if they last until the end, or close anyway.

He's definitely using Omarosa for ratings, no doubt about it. I wouldn't be surprised to see the entire show rigged to let Omarosa come out the winner. It's not like it's helping ratings much keeping them. It would probably help the ratings more by letting them go.

[EmoJoe]

Omarosa is there for ratings, and nothing more. she won't win.


...that being said, i missed it this week. i liked Marilu though so im sad to hear she was fired.

[JulieSomoski]

It's already been 4 days, but what did you guys think of Thursday's episode? There was really nothing special about it. Just another normal episode of The Apprentice. I was actually glad to see Tito gone. He didn't entirely deserve to go, but I never liked him much from the get-go, so it really didn't bother me that he got fired.

Next week's episode looks to be another good one. Looking forward to it!

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

OMG the previews for next weeks looked hilarious!

[LeeBlue]

I'm enjoying this show more than I thought I would -- next Thursday's episodes should be fun!!

[HuntingtonM15]

I was annoyed that Donald gave Tito's charity $50,000 when he literally did NOTHING all season, yet Marilu did so much work and he gives her nothing.

[JulieSomoski]

I was annoyed that Donald gave Tito's charity $50,000 when he literally did NOTHING all season, yet Marilu did so much work and he gives her nothing.

Exactly what I was thinking . . . Tito stood in the background all season. WHen he finally became PM, he was fired, yet he gets $50,000.

The promos do look hilarious for next week. I guess the tension never ended after all between the 2. How could Omarosa actually call the guy gay? Can't wait to see how Trump handles that one-LOL

[JulieSomoski]

Finally, Omarosa is gone. I kind of new the entire episode that Omarosa was gone. In her defense, though, I actually thought she didn't deserve to go home. I mean, she's supposed to be the one on the show with no rich contacts to call, yet she sold 2 paintings, Trace sold 2 paintings, and Baldwin sold none. I definitely thought he deserved to go home, but I guess Trump wanted him to stay.

I bet the entire boardroom had nothing to do with the task. Trump was probably sitting there thinking "Should I fire Omarosa or keep her for the ratings?" Or maybe he should have put a twist on things and fire Trace - just for the fun of it-LOL

[BarneyFife]

Finally, Omarosa is gone. I kind of new the entire episode that Omarosa was gone. In her defense, though, I actually thought she didn't deserve to go home. I mean, she's supposed to be the one on the show with no rich contacts to call, yet she sold 2 paintings, Trace sold 2 paintings, and Baldwin sold none. I definitely thought he deserved to go home, but I guess Trump wanted him to stay.

I bet the entire boardroom had nothing to do with the task. Trump was probably sitting there thinking "Should I fire Omarosa or keep her for the ratings?" Or maybe he should have put a twist on things and fire Trace - just for the fun of it-LOL

I think Trump did the right thing and fired Omarosa. After all she was the project manager. I'm happy shes gone.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I think Bawldwin should've gone home, he was just about worthless

[JulieSomoski]

I think Trump did the right thing and fired Omarosa. After all she was the project manager. I'm happy shes gone.

That's another thing - why is Trump always firing the PM for every task? Just because the team lost, it isn't always the PM's fault. Just like this episode, Omarosa was PM, but Baldwin was the real loser for the team.

I love the promos for next week. Look like Piers is at it again. ANd, I love the Omarosa-free sign in the corner - that cracked me up the first time I saw it.

[JulieSomoski]

Who caught this Thursday's episode? I liked it - I always like the tasks when the teams hve to make and sell a food product. I did think it was unfair how it was Stephen and Trace against the other 2 and the "heavyweight champion of the world."

The entire episode was predictable to me, though. I knew Stephen was going home, because he should have gone a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to the next episode, to see which 2 are fired right at the start. My guess is Trace and Piers in the final 2. They deserve it the most, at least (even though I can't stand Piers still-LOL)

[EmoJoe]

so i havent watched this show in WEEKS. it was coming on the same night as AI and i kept forgetting to watch it. who's left?

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I dont know whos getting voted off but I dont like it. Does this mean theres only 2 eps left?

[LeeBlue]

Well, the show is down to the final four -- Carolyn, Trace, Lenox and Piers.. Apparently at the beginning of the next episode, Trump will fire two of them.. I was surprised by this and the players didn't seem to be expecting it either.. Then those two will compete one last time.. The following week (March 26) Trump will announce which one becomes the Celebrity Apprentice.. And that person gets an additonal amount for their charity.. I think Trace has a real shot at this.

[JulieSomoski]

Trump had to do something, because there was the one episode where no one was fired. The first to go will probably be Lenox . . . he was good and all, but he tended to blend in the background and let everyone else take charge. Carol will probably go next, for similar reasons.

Can't wait to see who really does go. Will the finale still be live this year?

[HuntingtonM15]

I'd like to see Carol and Piers as the final 2, but it will probably end up being Piers and Trace.

[RosewoodPrettyLiar]

I want Trace to win it all personally

[JulieSomoski]

I want Trace to win it all personally

So do I . . . he's definitely my favorite of the 4 that are left.

Trump will definitely choose Piers as 1 of the final 2. I think Trace has the most credibility to be the second. I wouldn't mind seeing Carol in the finals, but she really hasn't stood out much.

[LooksLikeCRicci]

I am also rooting for Trace. He's the only one who has consistently handled the tasks with elegance and class. That's more than I can say for Piers.

[JulieSomoski]

I am also rooting for Trace. He's the only one who has consistently handled the tasks with elegance and class. That's more than I can say for Piers.

Piers is a contender, and has been very successful in the show, but he is so rude, obnoxious, and unfunny it's unbelievable. Trace, like you said, is hardworking, a great player, and deserves to win the most.

[HuntingtonM15]

I think Trump has been very unfair this season. His reason for firing Carol was completely ridiculous. Why even bother with the interviews and getting the opinions of those two if he was just going to do what he wanted in the first place.

[JulieSomoski]

I think Trump has been very unfair this season. His reason for firing Carol was completely ridiculous. Why even bother with the interviews and getting the opinions of those two if he was just going to do what he wanted in the first place.

I have to agree with that. Trump hasn't been his normal self when firing people this season. Although, in his defense, it was a hard choice between the 3. Lennox was the obvous one to leave first. But, between the other 3, I think Piers deserved it a little more than Carol, money-wise. And, Carol didn't seem mad about the decision at all. She should have been happy for the fact that she was only fired because Trump wanted to see the other 3 go at it.

I think Trace is definitely the winner this season. Just from yesterday alone, he seem like he wants to kick Piers' ass, badly. I'm rooting for him. Can't wait until the season finale next week . . . I hope it gets huge ratings.

[HuntingtonM15]

I must say that I am glad with Piers winning. I don't think it would have been fair at all to hand it to Trace. He just started to shine the last couple weeks of the season. Although rude, Piers was on top of his game the entire time. I don't think it should matter who is more likable. For the most part, I thought it was one of the worst finales ever until the end. I started liking Trace the past few weeks, but tonight he suddenly developed an ego, and it was too much for me. I thought for sure he would win with how Trump and everyone was talking him up the entire episode, and tearing Piers apart.

[JulieSomoski]

We all wanted Trace to win . . . he was a very likeable contestant. But, Piers probably deserved to win more, looking back on how successful he was throughout the entire season. It was pretty obvious, too, especially when we found out Piers raised more than 10 times the amount Trace raised during the auction (although, did anyone else think it was rude when Piers went on stage during the bidding because Simon Cowell was on the phone?).

It wasn't the best finale . . . the earlier seasons had some great ones, and I haven't seen the previous 2 before this one. But, the boardroom I thought was great. The finale had a season high for the show . . . 12.08 million viewers on average. It actually built by a hefty margin each half-hour:

9:00 p.m. Viewers: 10.96 million (#2), A18-49: 3.9/10 (#2)
9:30 p.m. Viewers: 11.61 million (#1), A18-49: 4.3/11 (#1)
10:00 p.m. Viewers: 12.55 million (#1), A18-49: 4.7/13 (#1)
10:30 p.m. Viewers: 13.16 million (#1), A18-49: 5.0/14 (#1)
Source: Nielsen Media Research data

That 13.16 million is really impressive for the last half-hour . . . looks like the Apprentice might be back after all.

[ThomasE]

We all wanted Trace to win . . . he was a very likeable contestant. But, That 13.16 million is really impressive for the last half-hour . . . looks like the Apprentice might be back after all.

I sure do hope so. If it is coming back, then I'll have a job again. I just finished up with "Make Me A Supermodel" and don't mind doing "Apprentice" again.:crazy: For those of you that watch the finale, thank you. You will be helping to keep me employed. props: