Actor and former California governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger will replace Republican presidential
frontrunner Donald Trump as host of “The Celebrity
Apprentice,” broadcaster NBC said Monday.
The network severed its ties with Trump in late June,
declining to broadcast the Miss USA and Miss Universe
beauty pageants which he and NBC co-owned, due to his
controversial comments on Mexican immigrants.
However, Trump had already said he would be leaving “The
Celebrity Apprentice” to pursue his political career several
weeks prior.
The program is a variation of its predecessor “The
Apprentice,” and places well-known figures in competitions
that test their business acumen and entrepreneurship, all the
while helping raise money for charity.
“Congrats to my friend @Schwarzenegger who is doing next
season’s Celebrity Apprentice. He’ll be great & will raise
lots of $ for charity,” Trump posted on Twitter, following
NBC’s announcement.
“Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in
entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the
political arena speak for themselves,” said Paul Telegdy,
president of NBC’s alternative and late-night programming.
On Friday, Trump announced he had bought NBC’s share in
the Miss Universe pageant, becoming the sole owner.
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