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Latest 'Celebrity Apprentice' Casting Rumors

Biggest names are Aiken, Jillette, Lampanelli, Giudice

By Corey Levitan Oct 19, 2011 10:19AM

'Celebrity Apprentice'/NBCWhat apparently is the full cast list for Season 5 of "Celebrity Apprentice" has been leaked in Internet reports -- although the official NBC announcement is forthcoming.

As usual, no one will become Donald Trump's actual apprentice, and very few are actual celebrities (at least not anymore). Still, it should be fun watching the contestants duke it out for their favorite charities.

We've arranged them below, in order of their current chances of landing a table at Boa Steakhouse in Hollywood ...


Clay Aiken, "American Idol" star

Penn Jillette, magician

Lisa Lampanelli, comedian

Teresa Giudice, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star

Victoria Gotti, "Growing Up Gotti" star

Aubrey O'Day, former Danity Kane singer

George Takei, former "Star Trek" star and gay activist

Cheryl Tiegs, former model

Marco Andretti, race car driver

Tia Carrere, actress

Adam Carolla, former TV and radio host

Paul Teutul, Sr., "American Chopper" star

Dee Snider, Twisted Sister singer

Lou Ferrigno, former "Hulk"

Debbie Gibson, singer

Arsenio Hall, former talk show host

Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008

Patricia Velasquez, model

Expect Aiken to be self-absorbed, Guidice and Gotti to brawl, and no one to know who Mendoza or Velasquez are.


Actually, the biggest star in this show will be someone who is not appearing: Howard Stern. Four contestants are in the satellite radio shock jock's inner circle. Takei has been able to somewhat resurrect his star via occasional stints as Stern's announcer, while Snider is one of Stern's real-life best friends and Carolla and Lampanelli are regular guests. (Jillette was also a regular years ago.)

 

"Celebrity Apprentice" returns this winter on NBC.

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Sixers
Oct 26, 2011 1:30PM
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Lampanelli?? Obnoxious.
Sixers
Oct 26, 2011 1:29PM
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Victoria, Clay, Aubrey and Cheryl are the only interesting ones.
trabrown
Oct 20, 2011 7:39PM
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Paul Sr, will be very interesting add I think but it would have been even better to add jr to the mix...As far as clay aiken, well he is NOT self absorbed but that is the lack of research on the writers part for sure.  HE does alot for charity and is very smart.  Anyone that would comment "before he succumbs to HIV" is a very sad person.  Was that necessary?  I love watching apprentice, just for the entertainment and the fact that so much money goes to charity.
susanna (Debbie)
Oct 20, 2011 11:48AM
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Took my granddaughters to see Clay a few years ago, and I found him to be anything but self absorbed.  They were thrilled with his witty banter and genuine warmth.  He even winked at one of them, and seemed to give loads of credit for the music to his band and back up singers.  Self absorbed, he is not, but he is tremendously talented in many ways, and extremely charitable.   I would definitely take them again, and this time, it would be for me too!!!  I truly hope he wins it all.
Glenda the good witch145
Oct 20, 2011 11:01AM
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Penn Jillette would be awesome!
JACK770
Oct 20, 2011 10:28AM
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If they put someone like Theresa from Housewives, I, personally, will never watch the Apprentice Show again.  This is a person that lacks any sense of decorum or smarts.  The show  would become a total joke and not to be taken the least bit serious.  

 

I guess if they do, it speaks volumes about what they will do for ratings.  What a disgrace.

joebob08
Oct 20, 2011 9:26AM
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i think it would be very interesting Paul t. turn red and Lou f. turn green and go at it , lol
lithcherri
Oct 20, 2011 9:01AM
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I don't get the comment about Clay Aiken at all - My sister is a huge fan and have followed his career through her. I know all the great things he has done for the community at large.  Yes, the writer should read up himself.  The fact that he is educated and capable will carry him a long way, I would hope. These shows never  have the most current stars but many of them are still busy in their fields.
nanasjt
Oct 20, 2011 9:00AM
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I love that the writer put Clay first. (Although I do not agree with the comment that Clay will be 'self absorbed') He is NOT a wimp as some of you think. Most of the comments for many articles regarding Celebrity Apprentice's new season has people rooting for Clay--he is topping the polls as to 'Who do you think has the best chance of winning Celebrity Apprentice?" Those, here, who wrote negative things about Clay---- have you been following his career these past 8-9 years?? If not, you do NOT know what you are talking about.  I agree with everything daz55 said.  And...the competition has already begun 2 days ago in NYC.  Clay has been very busy ever since AI-probably the busiest of ALL of the contestants, since the very beginning.
crowemag
Oct 20, 2011 8:15AM
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If Lou Ferrigno is going to be on the show, Trump better watch his money, he is well known for pocketing money at conventions and telling show promoters he didn't make his cut and they owe him more money.  I've met the man in person and the only "green" he cares about these days is the dollar bill, he is rude and very pretentious.
mjinmd
Oct 20, 2011 7:52AM
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I will worry about Clay Aiken. I can't imagine him being crafty and mean enough to be on this show. Maybe some nice guys win--I hope so.
daz55
Oct 20, 2011 6:54AM
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Thank you MK for your post on Clay Aiken. I was really taken aback by the writer's statement that Clay is self absorbed. I've seen him in concert several times and he is anything but that. His work with special needs children is well known amongst his fans as well as his work with UNICEF. And his love for his own son Parker knows no boundaries. I 'm not a fan of Donald Trump's but I will watch the new season of Celebrity Apprentice just to see Clay work.

MK jettx
Oct 20, 2011 6:29AM
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Expect Aiken to be self-absorbed,
Huh?? On Idol he was one of the first to say that celebrities need to make a difference. He went on to get his Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from UNCC and started a foundation.. the National Inclusion Project for children with disabilities. He's also a UNICEF Ambassador for Education and has visited Indonesia, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Somalia. The writer needs to fact check!
Maylia
Oct 20, 2011 6:14AM
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who are these losers?  has beens and wanna bes. Talk about scrapping the bottom of the barrel- WOW
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