I have endured The Celebrity Apprentice from Andrew Dice Clay to Jesse James. I was not looking forward to the finale because we all knew that it was just going to be a showdown between Joan and Annie. However, it did prove to be entertaining… but only at the last boardroom meeting.
Throughout the entire THREE HOUR finale, we heard how wonderful Annie was, how great she has been, and all the money she has raised. We get it Annie. So great you are. Can you walk on water too?
The exchange between Dennis and Jesse was interesting. Dennis did not appreciate Jesse’s concern over his drinking and addressed it towards the end when former cast was on stage. Dennis seemed out of sorts, and most likely due to the passing of Chuck Daly. He mentioned it on his FB page as well [Was at apprentice tonight with a heavy heart thinking about my good friend Chuck Daly. I still can't believe he's gone.]
But my favorite part of the night was when Donald made his decision. Who was going to be The Celebrity Apprentice? I was hoping for Joan. There were five criteria for the final challenge. Joan [playing for God's Love We Deliver] did the best in Kodak branding, celebrity attendance, and guest experiencehree while Annie [playing for Refugees International] only did well in the fundraising (I know, shocker: Annie raised $465,725 to Joan’s $150,830] and charity integration.
Annie was over the top and got worse as the challenge went on, going on and on about how Joan “must die.” She really did not make herself look good by her tirades and outbursts. Attempts to micro manage Tom Green were humorous and the party planner backing out on her was great.
In the end, however, it was Donald’s decision. We see him talking to Annie and Annie getting more and more excited as he went on. It really did seem like she thought she was the winner. When he said those two words, YOU’RE FIRED, it must not have registered that she lost because she acted as if she had won for a split second… excited, smiling, and clapping.
I am glad that Joan won. I think her charity, God’s Love We Deliver, is a noble cause and while both are great charities, I do prefer charities that help people in our own country. I would have been happier to see Jesse James’ charity (Long Beach Education Foundation) win more money, but getting the publicity it is getting from the show will help their efforts with educating kids.
http://www.godslovewedeliver.org/
http://www.refugeesinternational.org/
http://www.lbschools.net/Community/Education_Foundation/
Contestant, Charity, Week Eliminated, Money Donated
Joan Rivers – Commedian
God’s Love We Deliver
Winner, $526,546.39 ($125,716.39+ $150,830+$250,000)
Annie Duke – Poker Champion
Refugees International
Fired Season Finale, $730,725 ($245,000+ $20,000 + $465,725)
Jesse G. James – Entrepreneur / TV Star
Long Beach Education Foundation
Fired episode 10, $20,000
Brande Roderick – Playboy Playmate
California Police Youth Charities
Fired episode 10, $166,780
Clint Black – Country Star
International Rett Syndrome Foundation
Fired episode 10, $20,000
Melissa Rivers – TV Host / Producer
Lili Claire Foundation
Fired episode 9
Herschel Walker – Heisman Trophy Winner
Alternative Community Development Services (dba Project Turnaround)
Fired episode 8
Natalie Gulbis – Golf Champion
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Fired episode 8, $20,000
Brian McKnight – R&B Star
Youthville, USA
Fired episode 7, $20,000
Tionne Watkins – R&B Star, TLC
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
Fired episode 6, $20,000
Khloe Kardashian – Reality Star
The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Fired episode 6, $40,000 ($20,000+$20,000)
Dennis Rodman – NBA Star
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Fired episode 5
Claudia Jordan – Model, Deal or No Deal
NAPSAC Foundation
Fired episode 4
Tom Green – Comedian
Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation
Fired episode 3
Scott Hamilton – Figure Skating Champion
The Cleveland Clinic
Fired episode 2
Andrew Dice Clay – Comedian
StandUp For Kids
Fired episode 1
Episode, Task, Project Managers, Winner, Amount donated to charity
1) make and sell cupcakes
Joan Rivers* $125,716.39 / Herschel Walker
2) create a comic book hero for zappos.com
Khloe Kardashian* $20,000 / Scott Hamilton
3) sell wedding dresses
Brande Roderick* $166,450 / Tom Green
4) produce a live event launching ACN’s videophone
Claudia Jordan / Brian McKnight* $20,000
5) work at Loews’ The Regency hotel
Tionne Watkins* $20,000 / Dennis Rodman
6) create a viral video for All detergent
Melissa Rivers / Clint Black [no winner]
7) create store display for LifeLock
Brian McKnight / Natalie Gulbis* $20,000
8a) auction jewelry from Ivanka Trump’s jewelry line
Annie Duke* $245,000 / Joan Rivers
8b) create a new product for Schwan’s
Jesse James* $20,000 / Herschel Walker
9) create print ad for Right Guard
Brande Roderick / Clint Black* $20,000
10) create jingle and radio ad for Chicken of the Sea
Annie Duke* $20,000 / Clint Black
11) sell tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk, plan a VIP party which includes a silent auction of items collected by the team and showcase the Kodak EasyShare digital frame
Annie Duke $465,725/ Joan Rivers* $150,830+$250,000
