NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice" with Arnold Schwarzenegger

[DaBargainHunta]

Because someone had to start this thread, so it may as well be me...



Celebrities

- Brooke Burke-Charvet (dancer/host)
- Carnie Wilson (musician)
- Carrie Keagan (YouTube interviewer)
- Carson Kressley (host)
- Chael Sonnen (MMA fighter)
- Boy George (musician)
- Eric Dickerson (NFL player)
- Jon Lovitz (actor)
- Kyle Richards (actor)
- Laila Ali (boxer/actor)
- Lisa Leslie (NBA player)
- Matt Iseman (host)
- Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (reality star)
- Porsha Williams (reality star)
- Ricky Williams (host/former college football player)
- Vince Neil (musician for Mötley Crüe and infantile drunken prick)

Host and Judges

- Arnold Schwarzenegger (host)
- Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger (judge)
- Tyra Banks (judge)

Website

http://www.nbc.com/the-celebrity-apprentice

My thoughts (so far)

I love The Governator, but Arnold seems very low key, with very little of his charisma on display. Even though the show intersperses his various catchphrases - "You're Terminated!" "Hasta La Vista, Baby" and "Get to the Choppa" - it all feels very strained. Even moments that are meant to be tense - "in here, you call me Governor" - seem fake and contrived. I also don't get the sense that any of these celebs genuinely care about their charities, but maybe I'm just cynical?

Note: I am completely unfamiliar with The Apprentice franchise. I've never had a reason to watch the show or care about it - until now.

I'm hoping Arnold will grow into the role.

Eliminations

[Show spoiler]- Week 1: Carrie Keegan
- Week 2: Carnie Wilson (Boo! I liked her.)

Who I'm Rooting For

[Show spoiler]- Jon Lovitz
- Boy George
- Carson Kressley
- Laila Ali

Who I Want Eliminated

[Show spoiler]- Vince Neil (drunken self-absorbed prick)