Maybe I’m asking too much, but I think reality shows with “celebrity” in the title should be required to feature actual celebrities. You know, people who are well known, preferably for something besides appearing on reality shows. This, for example, is not a celebrity.
I’ll give Omarosa credit for making the most of losing the Apprentice, but please. She’s not even good at being bitchy. Maybe Donald Trump‘s ego has convinced him that she is a celebrity and that’s why she’s one of the “stars” on the upcoming
Celebrity Apprentice. But I beg to differ.
How about this next contestant — do you recognize the face? (Yes, I want you to look at her face.)
Let me help you out. Her name is Tiffany Fallon. Doesn’t ring a bell? Strange, since, according to her website, she’s
“quickly becoming known in Hollywood as one of the great new faces in broadcasting.” However, your instincts (no matter how primitive) on seeing her picture probably were correct. Fallon actually is best known for being the 2005 Playboy “Playmate of the Year.”
And what about Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch?
Don’t get me wrong; Finch is awesome. In fact, here’s a picture of the pitcher in action to prove my adoration of her, um, softball skills.
I just don’t think she could be categorized as a celebrity in an audience less refined than AfterEllen.com readers. She would, however, be on my list for Lesbian Apprentice. Winner gets to work closely with a top lesbian for a year. Or a bottom lesbian. But I digress.
Others among the Celebrity Apprentice cast have enjoyed household name status, albeit some time ago. Nadia Comaneci certainly achieved celebrity when she became the first Olympic gymnast to earn a perfect score of 10.0 — and then went on to earn six more. I realize she’s not that little girl anymore, but I can’t help wishing she had passed on Trump’s show as a way to raise her profile.
Celebrity Apprentice will differ from previous versions — the cast will have separate hotel rooms and will not receive awards for winning the various challenges. Instead, they will compete on behalf of charities and the overall winner’s charity gets an additional $250,000.
Donald Trump, Jr. and Ivanka Trump again will join their father as judges in the boardroom.
One contestant I am looking forward to seeing is Marilou Henner, who was a weekly fixture for me when she was on Taxi. And even though Evening Shade
was not a favorite of mine, Henner won a Golden Globe for playing the wife of Burt Reynolds‘ character.
OK, Henner is a legitimate celebrity. That’s one. You can judge the others for yourself — here’s the list. I may tune in for a few minutes to look at Finch and to see if Henner and Comaneci are as young looking as their pictures. Beyond that, I’m already bored.
Is anyone planning to watch Celebrity Apprentice? What do you think of the lineup? Would any celebrity have enough appeal to cancel out Trump’s lack thereof? Who would be on your version of Lesbian Apprentice?
