Celebrity Apprentice Finale and Lessons Learned Along the Way

When you made it to the top, do not lose focus. You said that once in one of your books. Good advice.

Maybe that is what happend?

I think when you made it big, it is easier to get full of yourself and underestimate your competition.

By the way can not tune in on your show since it is not aired in Sweden, which is a real shame. It was on the air a long time ago, but not anymore.

Congratulations..Joan and .Annie!

Hope they do very well in the winning task... and speak to one another as professionals. The show lost something this season. In fact, it was out of control. And no one told them to stop acting stupid?

We would love to see Mr. Trump interview the winners here at the Trump blog. Never to late to start a new begging.

People loose faith...and underestimate. This season was way out of control and way to long. Love to see something inspired here in the blog with the celebrity apprentice winners. To interact with them and gain their feedback with all of us here at the Trump Blog...As part of the Celebrity Apprentice viewers and long time show fans. Interview them....here at the blog.

I am sooo looking forward to the Celebrity Apprentice Finale. It has been an incredible and exciting journey to this point. I have learned the importance of being 100% all the time, there is no room for half hearted attempts.

Most importantly, no excuses. I was disappointed with some of the celebs who were slack for whatever reason.

It was interesting to learn how cut throat or "two faced" some folks really are. I don't necessarily respect that characteristic, and I absolutely despise people who are dishonest...okay perhaps it's the dishonesty, not the person per se.

I am rooting for Joan alllllllll the way. She has integrity, bold honesty, and I too am a tell it like it is woman. No double talk from me. I like you....or I don't. You're free to feel likewise towards me, just don't be a hypocrite.. Thank you.

I love you Donald.

I can't wait! Absolutely love this show. Always think that I'll hate each new season, but the drama draws me in. Hated to see Brande go. I disagree with Piers- Brande is very smart- her Financially Hung social networkiing site is a great way to get to where she wants to go from where she was. I do think that she lacks some confidence and does not stick up for herself enough. I hope that Joan hires her for the finale task- and that the two of them wipe out Annie with the fundraiser! Girl Power!! I think that it would be a lot more interesting to see if Annie can make it with Brande on the other side than it would be to see if Melissa can make it without Joan. It is the only way that Brande can accomplish her goal for the show- to show the world that just because the woman is beautiful and a former playmate, it does not mean that she is not bright. If Joan hires Brande to help with the fundraising, hires Clint for the music, and does her thing- she'll wipe out the floor with Annie! Maybe Annie does deserve to win- but I think that she uses "guy smarts" instead of "girl smarts" and I like to see women win using 'Girl smarts". The big difference between guy smarts and girl smarts is that girl smarts is more cooperative than competitive and works on more than one level at the same time. Joan and Brande are both very "girl smart"- so it would be fun to see them get together. My predicition is that whoever gets Brande will win- she's the quiet force behind the team.

Thanks for the encouraging post, Donald. Experiencing loss doesn't make you a loser, everyone has losses, it's getting back up and trying that makes the difference.

Here's a quote I like by M. Scott Peck, "Life wouldn't be so hard if we didn't expect it to be so easy."

I have always faithfully watched your show. I really liked the format without the Celebrities better, but I can deal with it. It's better than nothing. Last year I was not happy when Piers won. Nothing personal, but it seemed to have been all about money, and who can get the most. Just like the government. I like to see the guy in the white hat win, even if it's not that that realistic. Gives me some sense of hope that people without money and connections could actually make it in this world. I see the same scenario taking shape again here in the finale. Annie is interesting to watch. Smart, cunning, pretty cutthroat, and obviously has a lot of connections. People admire that, I even find myself admiring it, and her to a point. But in the end, I still want the people who have the biggest heart to win...not the one's standing on the soapbox and telling everyone how great they are. Once in awhile, I like to see them get a dose of their own medicine!

I have been following the show the entire season, and I wish the best of luck to Joan and Annie. As a business person, I have noticed that selling seems to be the toughest, and the most important part, of owning a business. One can never tell when a local or world event is going to happen that can change the course of business growth and activity.

I.WANT. TO.BE. AN .APPRENTICE!!!


NOW, Donald.

peace and love.

One word for your show "AMAZING". I have watched it from day one and have all your books. I've learned so much from watching that I've been able to apply some of the stuff in my life. However, I find it difficult to hear that there are people out there who don't watch it. Their loss. I must admit that there was a lot of drama this season, but I also understand that it is all about the ratings and what will draw viewers in. But down to the real reason I wanted to comment. I've been in sales for over 15 years and I know how hard it is to sell concepts and sell yourself (First thing you learn). I learned it's nothing personal and in the end it's about who will go the extra mile and not give up when things get tough. GO ANNIE! When she says "I" , she is reassuring herself and to others that she is strong and she will not let others step on her. I admire that. That is why she doesn't have to work so hard in the boardroom to prove herself. While some will see this as a selfish trait I see it as a strength. I think she has clearly worked the hardest on your show and I have to give her kudos for not bashing others the way that she has been bashed. That takes character and discipline. I don't care how big you are, "RESPECT" is ALWAYS important even when you're dealing with an opponent. Mr. Trump I know you can't figure out why she is so stone faced when Joan mocks her and insults her, but I think she internalizes it in her own way and deals with it accordingly and professionally, not like a child. If you're looking for the APPRENTICE, she was the clear winner from the start. She has raised the most money and she has been phenomenal. I would work well with someone like her. On a final note, I'm not crazy about personal attacks, but I know that it's more about attacking the psyche to get your opponent rattled. I think Piers' comment about Brande being "an embarrassment to the finale" was a little much. She was leaving anyway and this was hitting below the belt. Brande is a smart and successful woman in her own right, she just did not have the same level of confidence and drive as the final 2. In the end it will be great, I can't wait!

A Fan

I watch apprentice season 1 from start to end... In choosing the winner mr. Trump your criteria will be the one who emphasized the importance of a good leader... I want to be apprentice in international season edition.

"Celebrity Apprentice" is one of the most valuable shows on television, and one of the few I watch. That said, I'd love to see a CA wherein you pit some of us "regular folks" against your celebrities, or let a few of us in to share ideas along the way.
Bill Whedon
magnetic-engines.com -- to a green world!
billwhedon.com -- it's all about me! (of course!)

Sunday May 10, 2009



re: Joan Rivers and Annie Duke boardroom confrontation

I WAS SHOCKED when Joan Rivers went off on Annie in the boardroom because Melissa had been fired. That was truely a case of transference because Joan was angry at the male judge that 1st told Melissa she was fired then you, Donald Trump told Melissa she was fired. Of course Joan Rivers could not lash out at the male judge so she lashed out at Annie who to her represented the person or persons the male judge is associated with.

I am not perfect and I am not judging however this is only 1 planet that we are all inside of. Co-existing is necessary and being so judgemental especially on national t.v. is only going to jeopardize co-existing. The thing that is more shocking is that after Joan Rivers said all that she said to Annie Duke she tells her that she is just acting childish because she is still upset (hurt) about what Joan Rivers told her on NATIONAL T.V.

I apologize Annie Duke that you were talked so unacceptable on national t.v. and their are good and bad in every nationality therefore please do not judge all Jews by 1 or 2 or 3 etc.

For weeks now I have been shocked that Joan Rivers was aloud to continue on the show. After her beyond disgraceful comments, ridiculous outbursts and on the last episode her actions toward the designer I had no doubt that Annie Duke would be victorious simply by default.

I am now sitting in my seat in dismay. How can someone embarass the show this much, embarass Donald Trump and become a "winner" for doing so????

Apparently, celebrity status is more important and a Hitler like, mafia related, low life poker player can't be allowed to be bestowed with this honor.

Unfortunately, a low life fan like myself can no longer be a part of watching this show, visiting another Trump Casino or participating in anyway with a Trump or River's related function. I can't allow my children to know that this was okay nor will allow myself be associated with supporting anyone that supports this kind of behavior.

I am very dissapointed.

Absolutely fantastic finish! Glad to see CA renewed for another season as well. One suggestion for next season....Ted Nugent!!

To Mr. Trump
My family loves watching Celebrity Apprentice, however we found the finale to be very disappointing. Ms. Joan Rivers is not a "role model" and her emotional outbursts throughout the show was both embarrassing and unprofessional. You allowed Ms. Rivers leniency because of her age, and changed the finale criteria to benefit her. You never acknowledged why the designing company quit or gave Annie a chance to defend herself without interruption throughout any boardroom. We believe the only reason Ms. Rivers was chosen to be in the finale was due to personal friendship and bias, and for good t.v. rivalry- not because of the work she actually did- which was minimal at best because Clint Black was the the project manager for the last two regular tasks. Annie Duke showed grace and maturity each time she was attacked, she finished every task well, and realized the heart of the "game." Yes, she was hard-nosed, a visionary who knew what she wanted, had a lion's heart, and yes, a hard touch to each task, but she did an incredible job. In our opinion, she won the game before the finale, and then was set up to lose by decreasing the value of actually raising money to allow Ms. Rivers to win. From our public opinion, Ms. Rivers was annoying, rude, and saved by Hershel Walker in her task. We feel "had" by the producers, and feel Ms. Duke was dismissed for everything that Pierce Bronson was rightfully praised for last season. You chose wrong, Mr. Trump- for the first time you allowed your feelings for an old woman to sway your good business sense.

I am so disappointed with everyone's view of Joan Rivers. Her attitude and the way she conducted herself was absolutely unacceptable. To admire Joan Rivers is so wrong in so many ways. I hope that my children never look towards Joan Rivers as someone to admire. I will never watch The Apprentice again and I am so disappointed. Annie conducted herself with the utmost respect and I just cannot imagine why Trump would admire someone who has no self control. It was so obvious that Trump had his own personal agenda and wanted Joan to win. Amazing how Trump did not agree with Annie when it came to the decorator – most likely because he too was embarrassed that the firm quit. Joan did in fact call for her own decorator BEFORE the firm quit. It is beyond me why Trump did not stop the personal attacks that were quite unnecessary and absolutely wrong.

Trump - the last challenge was for "Celebrities" NOT look alike celebrities.

I admire Annie and can only hope that my children will have the same self control if they every have to deal with someone like Joan Rivers.

WHY TRUMP WOULD NOT ONLY ENCOURGAGE SUCH BEHAVIOR, BUT TO REWARD THE JOAN'S BEHAVIOR, IS BEYOND ME. This is one person who will never watch another Apprentice.

Trump has no balls!!!!!!!!! Joan should have been FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

donald,
im almost about to give up on your casino first off and im definitely giving up on your your apprentice tv show , now that you , in front of the whole world picked a flat out liar on national tv to become your next apprentice. annie duke was the best person for the job and the whole world knows it. joan couldnt tie her own shoe if it wasnt for the others helping her as to annie she can run the whole show. joans designer quit because of the pathetic way she talked to david who turned out to be the owner. she has no clue how to talk to people and it clearly showed. and also joan wasnt even there for 2 tasks and stormed off and wanted to quit. oh yea such great professionalism. im literally appalled by your decision on picking a liar and i definitely wont be a return apprentice watcher. i can tell you that with conviction . you may still have me at the TAJ for now but that may change.

BAD BAD DECISION

I'm so disappointed in the fact that Joan Rivers was never called out for the way she talked about and treated some of the celebrities on the show. I watched every episode and was so insulted by Joan's ugly words and comments. Her hateful attitude and hurtful comments were excused due to her age, to her comedic background, and to her spunkiness; however, she was never confronted for spewing such venom. You seemed almost afraid to let her lose tonight, and you favored her in every segment of the final boardroom. You repeatedly berated Annie for trying to confront Joan's words and actions, and in the end you turned on Annie for telling the truth. Annie played the game the way you yourself would have played, while Joan made excuses and bellyached and cussed through every episode. There's nothing "inspirational" about the way she played the game. And, I'm so confused about the fact that it's okay for these ladies to call each other b**** and w**** and every other insulting name in the book, but it's an insult for Jesse to call someone's actions stupid? Come on now, you totally disrespected Jesse at that point by not even hearing what he was trying to say. In the end, Jesse's opinion of you mattered less to you than Dennis's opinion of you, and Joan's opinion of you mattered less to you than Annie's opinion of you. That's why Joan won. Are you star-struck or just fearful of star power? I like the show, but I hate that Joan Rivers won only because she's Joan Rivers.

The final show of the Celebrity Apprentice was fixed by Trump to allow Rivers to win. The entire season was based upon raising money for charity. Since Trump readily admitted many times that Duke could raise more dollars than Joan, he suddenly makes the rules in the final to allow for dollars raised to only be 20% of the total points. Other things such as room decorating was equal to raising money? Since when? Bogus rules yields a bogus winner who was preselected by Trump!

Donald,

I love you but you got it wrong naming Joan the Celebrity Apprentice! I am actually a bit dissapointed. Joan Rivers was fake and disrespected one of the best designers in the world costing Annie the fifth and winning task. I presume celebrities stick together and that got Joan the win or the proper research was not done to pick the correct winner (Play the episodes back). I recently applied to work for you and would love the opportunity to be on the show next season, giving an everyday person like myself an opportunity to defeat the celebrities! How is that for a creative idea for next season, the everyday Joe's versus super stars? I hope to hear from you, a loyal but disappointed fan.

- Dan LaMagna

At first I did not like Annie and she was very annoying but she did ultimately get the job done better than anyone. And in the end this was about charity and business. Also, in the beginning I was a big fan of Joan Rivers and thought wow how much energy she had and she was pretty funny also. But Joan let it get personal and if i remember correctly she wanted Annie to stand up for Melissa. I will have to go back and watch again to be sure. But anyways Joan went on an attack like I could not believe. For people to cheer her on and to say she is great just turns my stomach. I now have no respect for Joan Rivers and at this point do not know if I will even watch next season.

She might have won in 3 of the 5 categories but she was already getting her planner involved when she sabotaged the other planner. As much as I would not have wanted to say it in the beginning, Annie did come out to be the better player, with more honor and integrity, more money for charity, worked ten times harder than anyone else, won the most challenges, and from the way she handled herself under such hateful attacks from Joan that in the end she also came off to me as the better person. In my mind she is clearly the winner.

Good Morning Mr. Trump,

Tonight, I watched the grand finale. Congratulations on your renewal for a 9th season!!! In keeping with your encouraging comments, I loved what Joan Rivers said - in essence, Even if I lose, I've won. We all did. She was right. Like the proverb If you are going to reach, reach for the stars, then if you fall short, you will still have reached the mountain top.

This year was the first time I really watched The Apprentice. I enjoyed watching the group dynamics and many aspects of the challenges faced. One thing I wondered was if the behaviors displayed in the boardroom are typical of your organization, or if they were just tolerated for ratings.

I have managed many different kinds of meetings and group projects for a variety of organizations and age levels. One of the first things I always tried to do, was establish group etiquette. When the rules are developed by the group, it is much easier to bring individuals back to a respectful and professional place during interaction. Does your organization have established group etiquette and have you tried this with The Apprentice?

What I have learned from this season is that as a manager and head of a major corporation that it's OK for your employees to insult, demean and slander each other. Is that the "new" leadership that Joan Rivers was talking about? Had I been in charge of the board room, when Joan called Annie "worse than Hitler" and a "****" she would have been fired ON THE SPOT. You not only lost my respect you lost me as a viewer of ANY show you have anything to do with. When I visit Atlantic City, I'll sleep on the beach before I enter the doors of one of your properties. As for Joan, if all Jewish people were like her, Hitler might have had a case for justifiable homicide. By the way...I am of Jewish heritage and am totally ashamed that Joan Rivers claims to be a Jew.

Donald,

Bad and Wrong Choice in picking Joan. She makes a Bad representative in so many respects.
That's why she has been fired from the "Red Carpet".

My wife and I have watched all seasons until now.

It is of course your "popular" decision and your Choice...

It is our Choice Not to Watch any More.

Regards, Brad & Pam
ages 61, Raleigh

Sorry Donald, you sold out tonight. I used to admire you for your integrity. You lost it all tonight when you allowed Joan Rivers to "win" your Celebrity Apprentice. You would have never tolerated someone like that on your team. Shame on you.

The only winners of tonight's Celebrity Apprentice were Donald Trump and Mark Burnett. They took the money and played to the crowd. Trump at his best: larger than life persona delivered with an unshakable certitude -- and the knowledge that he is risking nothing. His job was to deliver ratings and media attention -- and it appears he performed well.

Donald you got this one wrong. Joan should have been fired she was lying about the planner and made Annies teams efforts stall because of it. You must have see the replay and knew that it was true and choose to ignore the facts. I didn't care much for Annies personality but she wasn't stooping to Joans tactic of using the only apparent tool Joan had and that was her celeberity. Every time Annie bested her that was the first thing she did was remind you of what a Star she was. Annie on the other hand was a working class person that took it to Joan and beat her and bruised her tremendous EGO in the process. How dare a POKER Player a COMMON Person beat me JOAN RIVERS. I am dissapointed as a certain amount of politics happens even in real life but to let Joan get off the hook with out a reprimand was unthinkable and dishonest and sends the wrong message to America and has made me re-think wether I will watch the program next year. Joan should have been fired.

Remember Joan was angry at Annie because she out played her little Melissa and later beat Joan herself. That is a perfect example of why most coporations shouldn't and don't allow nepitism. Melissa lost the same way others have lost in that she failed to bond with the inner circle on the team. She found it hard to swollow when she was not the center of attention. If Annie would have allowed Melissa in Melissa would have comandeered the Project and swore she was just an martyr doing what she had to for the team. Annie knew both of them well and beat them at thier own tag team game but was denied the prise in the end by yourself. I think you Coped out.

Don't you watch your own show.??? why on earth would you pick a filthy mouthed freakish woman like Joan Rivers to win. You phoney . A wonman who blaintently lies and calls people filty m names, with a daughter worse then she is?? Joe an Rivers and her use of the word "vagina" on national telivision, with children watching?
Anne won that job. you took it from her, you mean phony.
we will never watch your show again.
Pam and Herb welch

I think Donald made an absolute mistake last night firing Annie Duke. I think Joan Rivers was so obnoxious and rude the entire time to Annie. Annie brought in the most money yet because of her age Joan was hired. Mistake Mistake Mistake... I think Joan Rivers should absolutely post an apology to Annie Duke for some of the things she called her. I think Annie Duke definately deserved to be the Apprentice. I will not continue to watch the Apprentice next year because of this decision.

I have watched almost every episode, mostly because I loved Jesse James. Along the way I began to see the passion that Annie Duke had and I was thoroughly disappointed when Joan Rivers won. By far, Annie Duke should have won this seasons apprentice show. She showed poise and grace in the face of Joan Rivers bashing her like a piece of trailer trash when in all actuality, it was Joan that was acting like trailer trash.
It wasn't a hard decision, the only thing hard about the decision to define the winner was how badly you were going to look in the face of the Joan Rivers club. I think, in reality, if you had to choose either Annie or Joan to be an employee, as in the original Apprentice shows, you would have chosen Annie by a landslide because I don't think Joan would be a very good representative for your companies. She is the one that was lieing, she was the one that was belligerent, annoying and just an overall disgrace to herself and her legacy. Furthermore, Joan was completely rude when it came to Annie answering the questions that you were asking her, she never gave Annie a chance to answer any questions without blurting out her absolutely disgusting comments.
Frankly, I think you made your decision based on popularity and I think it was a seriously wrong decision. "Legacy" or "A Poka Playa", the legacy won for your own popularity. It's really too bad, you have just proved to all children that popularity will win over integrity, especially, as far as the rich are concerned.
Lessons learned along the way, Jesse James and Annie Duke would have had a much more exciting competition in the final 2, Jesse would have shined and ran a great race to the finale with Annie Duke, that would have been a spectacular show. This finale, I knew who you were going to pick when you fired Jesse. The choice between a "Legacy", "Poker Player", or a "Grease Monkey" was pretty much a no brainer for you!
Sorry to say, I won't be viewing the next "Celebrity Apprentice." It's not worth wasting my time.

Really loved the finale last night. It was one of the best from the TV viewer's point of view. Loved that Joan Rivers won. Do not believe for one minute that she hates Annie or Brande- but as Tom said- it's quite a compliment to get dissed by Joan Rivers. Think that if you are doing a three hour special on Mother's Day, you could do more on the Mother's Day angle. Do not believe that David Tuttera was phased one bit with the task or Joan's behavior- I've seen him in action too many times. Think that was what I call the "Trump Surpprise" that little thing that goes wrong and builds suspense in the final task. Wish I COULD see what David would have done with the two themes. So glad that Joan was able to get so much exposure for her "God's Love We Deliver" on the show. It will build demand for the service as well as earn more money for the charity. If it comes to Tampa, I'd love to volunteer!

Congratulations on a great show. Waiting for next year!

Sorry - Your staff allowed you to make a mistake. Or you didn't do your homework. Or the whole thing was scripted.... Pick one. Annie should have been the last one at your table. Joan started out GREAT and then she got real nasty AND for no apparent reason other than female ****iness (and I am a female myself - I know what it looks and sounds like). You can't possibly want someone representing your name and your image that goes around flying off the handle - do you? Don't get me wrong - I used to love Joan Rivers - but this show made me rethink that. And I am not alone. Many of my friends think maybe she is exhibiting signs of the "A" disease. She is losing fans by acting the way she is acting. When she sticks to comedy - she is fine. When she sits in the boardroom - she is delusional. She loses fans - and I can hear her saying that She doesn't need any more fans she has plenty... Well she has one less and so do you. After how many seasons??? I am done watching. The show is overly edited, the scripting is too obvious, the tasks are formularic (spelling?), predictable and you have way too little to do with any of it. This is obvious when even you don't know that the event planner/designer quit because of JOAN - It was not Annie's fault and Annie tried very hard to explain it to you in a nice, polite and respectful manner - but by then you were already rallying to the side of your old friend Joan so as not to be confused by the facts. Bye Bye Mr. Trump.

Annie Duke was consistently the superior performer on Celebrity Apprentice, week after week after week setting goals, keeping people focused, winning the task, and raising the most money. Unfortunately, superior performance was not rewarded. Joan Rivers could have and should have been fired many times for her verbal attacks, temper tantrums, average and less than average performance, and twisting the truth. (Maybe lying is genetic in this case with Melissa lying about something being her idea in one of the earlier episodes and Joan lying about not causing the planner to quit.) Mr. Trump, you didn't call Ms. Rivers to task, but were warm and fuzzy with her allowing her to get away with her ugly words and behavior. I know that this is an entertainment show that raised a lot of money for charity, but who needs it when there isn't an honest outcome? I've given it a try, but won't be watching Celebrity Apprentice in the future. It turned out to be a waste of time.

I just lost all the respect I had for you, and it seems I'm not the only one.
I loved the first season of The Apprentice, so it's sad to see what a coward you've became since then and to see you selling out and humiliating yourself in national tv.
Annie was the stronger player by a mile and the real winner of this season, and you know it. It was all so staged and scripted it made me sick.
I was a regular watcher of the show, since last night I will never waste my time with anything that involves your name.

After being a loyal viewer from season 1, I was very disappointed that you chose to pick a winner based on television ratings versus actual performance. Annie Duke (who was not my first choice but clearly was a superior player) performed the tasks as if in the real business world. She did not demean nor insult anyone. If one of your employees acted in your real-life boardroom the way Joan Rivers acted, I would hope they would be fired on the spot. Joan's performance was very unprofessional and clearly based on personalities. It appears that you chose your finalist so as to have the most drama, thereby ensuring your show would be picked up for another season. You allow Joan minutes to rant and rave and cut off Annie and Jessie after a few words, when they say something you don't like. I am afraid that you have lost a loyal viewer because I won't be watching any future seasons of Apprentice. I have admired you for years and have read and followed you based on your knowledge and experience. Now however, since it was revealed (by your choice of a winner) that you are just another celebrity follower you no longer seem as smart. Thanks for the previous entertaining seasons - it's been fun.

"Winners are motivated to do better by disappointment while losers use it as an excuse to quit." - millionaire net worth 3.6 million The Millionaires Handbook


Feel the energy?

KeyS

Nauseating! I can't believe you picked Joan Rivers. What a hypocrite she is and what a mockery. Just because she's old and has energy? Annie deserved it and she was not given the credit that she deserved.

JOAN left the show!! Didn't you fire someone else who offered themselves up as a quitter? What a joke.

I've watched the Celebrity Apprentice show almost every season but this will be my last. Donald Trump, shame on you for selling out to the River's duo. Annie Duke won fair and square with all the ideals you preach about (and with class I might add). I couldn't believe my ears when you chose Joan Rivers, I thought surely you'd indulge her to a point but in the end, be true to your philosophy of business and choose the better player. Joan's behavior was pathetic and her business sense nil. What were you thinking?

Donald, I completely disagree with your decision. I believe the only way that you can believe that Joan is the "Apprentice" is to believe that Annie is "The Master". I believe that Annie could have given anybody a serious run for there money, Including Pierce. We all know that Annie truly won this season regardless of your decision.

Blaine Trump vice-chair at joan's charity,
melissa a long time friend of tom green....
What's with all this favoritism, friend joan only agreed to participate if she was privately promised she or melissa would win ?
And Khloe fired because of DUI, but how come rodman got on the show ?
Of course he got charged with a DUI at least a couple of times.... ( & woman beaters are welcome ? )
It seems Khloe was fired to protect rivers.
Classless show.

Donald...Joan Rivers...you gotta be kidding!!! What happened to your often used phrase "It's not personal, it's business"? You sure weren’t true to your own philosophy. Annie Duke was all about the business of raising money for charity...Joan as well as her rude daughter Melissa, made it personal...nasty people! And from my many years of experience in the business world, that would not be tolerated in any place that I know of other than maybe a Trump company. Joan and Melissa were absolutely anti-productive...maybe it was all scripted and made for great ratings which if so, that's really sad. You lost me brother!

I will never watch again

WHAT A JOKE

TRUMP YOU ARE AS FAKE AS YOUR HAIR

Mr. Trump,

I wanted to thank you for making the right choice on the show last night. It's pretty obvious to me that most of the people complaining did not pay enough attention to Annie's character during the entire season. It was a little galling to watch her take credit after credit and smile like the rooster leaving the hens' coop. It was getting a little sickening how she thought raising money was all there was to good business. Sometimes people sacrifice a little too much just to be a winner, and it's good that America be reminded of that.

Take care.

P.S. I would have loved a showdown between Jesse and Herschel. They were my favorites by far. Honest, hard-working and willing to listen.

It was the first time I had heard of the "God's Love We Deliver" charity and I am glad if in any way Joan can help them. But any charity would truly be a winner if they had someone like Annie represent them even more than Joan. I will now always wonder even if Joan's charity would benefit more if Annie was representing them. That charity would be able to help many more people. I still can not believe how wicked evil Joan was on the show.

Good Afternoon Mr. Trump,

Sorry to make multiple entries instead of consolidating, but I thought of something else to share. You mentioned to me you are a list person, although you said your lists are usually in your head. Do you have a list of the traits you deem successful? (I know you do, but usually, you present them as chapters in books) Napoleon Hill had a list of 31 reasons for failure. He identified six fears that hold people back, and he identified "Pillars of Success" Of course, individual tasks require a variety of skills, but having a checklist of winning tools might bring a little clarity. It would help people to better understand what is expected, and while most of them probably already know, under the extreme stress of your season, it would help bring it back into focus. Then, on top of what is expected, you could ask them to add "The Wow Factor" (OK you don't like the word Wow, what I mean is do something extra, go above and beyond the task, grow it bigger, exceed expectations - because ultimately, that is really the key isn't it?) I believe that is one of the many things that make you the success you are.

I think that the only "lessons Learned" this season was How to lose Fans! Both Joan and Donald as well as the show its self have lost me as a fan. Joan for just flying off the Handle. First she was throwing a fit about Clint, then Annie, then she even quit the show when her daughter was fired. The way she bad mouthed Annie, poker players, and anyone else who donated money to Annie was bad. I lost all Respect for Donald for allowing Joan's treatment of Annie! And then Donald continuing to interupt and cut Annie off when she was trying to defend herself and her friends! not since Trump Fired Troy in the first season have I been so mad!!! Also Donalds interuptions and cutting off of Jessie James showed how bad Mr Trumps manners are, I would have thought that his mother would have tought him better or at least with all his money he could have had someone teach him some manners.
I will never again, watch anything, buy anything, or listen to anything assosaited with the Name Trump, Rivers or the apprentice!!

I have been a faithful follower of (Celebrity) Apprentice since the inception. Last night was the last episode I will watch. It would have been one thing if Joan had won fair and square, but she did not. I do not have to agree with you, if you truly felt that, based on performance, Joan won, I would have mumbled, but, I would have chocked it up to Reality TV.

I watched Joan and Melissa throw massive temper tantrums, abuse people with the name calling, stomp off the show when they did not get their way, and yet, Joan was declared a winner. SHE QUIT, you allowed her to come back, which has never been done in past episodes.

I could not figure out why you would allow her too, good TV surely does not preclude YOUR values, but then I read about Blaine being on Joan's chairty Board of Directors. That said it all, the show was far more rigged than I ever thought it would be. Too bad Mr. Trump, You had a good thing going.

Donald I'm ashamed of you choosing Joan Rivers. There is no way you would ever permit your employees to ever speak to anyone be it client, co-workers or sub contractor in the way Joan Rivers spoke to Annie Duke. The vile, venomous personal attacks were hysterical and ridicules. For 1/2 the season while they went on I kept expecting you to step up and tell her that it must stop. It went way beyond anything that had come before even from that vile Omarosa. And that daughter of hers going off the way she did.... those Rivers women are pathetic, energy of no. Bad choice Donald and it does not bode well for me to ever tune in again.

After re-reading all the comments left by fellow viewers I think that NBC should reconsider your next season after all it sounds like you are losing about 75% of your viewers. And it is so sad that Joan Rivers will be remembered more for her actions and outbursts on your show than her comedy.
15 years from now Google her name at it will say "a poor old woman who made an ass of herself on the CA"

I like it in the parethacies below, (this blog provides a forum for the exchange of positive opinions) roflmao after last nights show i will never watch another apprentice or celebrity apprentice again. That was totally ridiculous. Donald trump as someone put it HAS NO BALLS. He couldn't fire Joan Rivers. It was all a set up from the beginning for Joan Rivers and Annie Duke to go to the end but for him to let Joan be that disgusting with her and say the things she did to her, i'm supprised she didn't start in on her children. and then when annie tried to talk she was shut down by donald wtf I would usually dvr my other show and watch this show but never again i will never watch this show again. Donald has totally disgusted me from anything to do with him Joan rivers and Melissa rivers. oh and speaking of the rivers ****es they shouldn't have been allowed back on the show after there hissy fits anyway.
another two fans lost donald, was it worth it.

Mr. Trump,

This season I was very interested in the players and watching how badly they behaved. Although I understand that this is entertainment, the first several seasons of the Apprentice commanded a professional and high standard of work ethic. Personally I believe the show to be more entertaining, but the standards of conduct seem to have been lowered to make it more... exciting.

I thought Joan Rivers was a fantastic woman and roll model... BEFORE the show. After watching her outrageous behavior, I was frankly stunned that she was allowed to continue to participate on the show. Her being "older" should not be a free pass to talk to anyone as she spoke to her co-players. Joan said some very nasty things about Mr. Clint Black, she was rude to Brandy and I was amazed at how she interacted with her grown daughter. I had not seen that side of her and did not like what I saw at all. I lost all respect for the woman and from what I can gather, millions more feel the same.

Annie Duke was an outstanding player. I had no idea who she was when the show started and believe that none of us can "know" a person from watching them on a game show. I wish that we got to know about her a little more and see her personable side, but this was a contest and she conducted herself as a contestant. Anne was an exceptional worker, she was smart, composed and always had a strategy. Although this conflict went both ways between Joan and Annie, I found Annie to take her frustration out by playing a better game and not name calling and going down to Joan's level. I don't know anyone who could have sat there and kept their cool like Ms. Duke did, with Joan Rivers attacking her like that. GOOD FOR HER! She took the high road and THAT is what I call a roll model. She worked harder, smarter, faster and better than any of her peers and Annie Duke deserved to win the game.

I think that Joan Rivers owes Annie Duke a public apology.

Frankly, I think you owed it to Annie Duke, to make her the Celebrity Apprentice. She EARNED it. I was very disappointed.

I am curious as to how you decide who will be the contestents for your show, ie, Joan Rivers, Dennis Rodman etc. I sense that you use folks that have so little in common that you might think it would be more interesting..Mr. Trump, you are my idol. I am an old handicapped woman, But I cant imagine what was going through your mind with Joan Rivers. I dont care HOW much money she raised, or how great her presentations were, she is an animal, moreover, a beast. So unladylike, a mouth that spews crap, and unconscionable actions in front of an unspecting audience. YOU dont need that kind of trash around you. I remember her when she had her other face, and her husband was alive. In those times she was considered "forward" today she is considered intrusively obnoxious IMO of course. thanks for letting me talk, I thought I was going to burst, carrying around visions of her on Celebrity Apprentice.

Mr Trump. For years I have followed your career. You have been a role model with your insightful decision making. Everything you touch turns to gold. However, I can not fathom your logic in picking Joan Rivers over Annie Duke last night. To say I am disapointed is an understatement.

Mr Trump. Why did you perpetuate such a travesty on the American People as you did last night?

Man, I thought you were smarter than that, to hire the old lady whom acts like a child.
Oh, my, I cannot say what we all think of you. And just to look at her makes our eyes hurt.
I am not young, but my goodness. You picked the wrong one. Annie would have worked harder for you in every situation. Joan is to self centered. And throws temper tantrums when she does not get her way. Oh, well you will see. I myself, cannot stand Joan. Have had to watch her for years when ever in the lime light, but if have a chose will not watch or listen to her. Eeeewwwww!

Man, I thought you were smarter than that, to hire the old lady whom acts like a child.
Oh, my, I cannot say what we all think of you. And just to look at her makes our eyes hurt.
I am not young, but my goodness. You picked the wrong one. Annie would have worked harder for you in every situation. Joan is to self centered. And throws temper tantrums when she does not get her way. Oh, well you will see. I myself, cannot stand Joan. Have had to watch her for years when ever in the lime light, but if have a chose will not watch or listen to her. Eeeewwwww!

You've pretty much shown that your decision making skills are second rate.

You were taken in by celebrity and the editing of the program made it clear that you have no interest in performance or skill, only in satisfying your amazing ego. Joan Rivers is an obnoxious liar with no sense of propriety and if possible, an ego larger than your own. Annie played a wonderful game, showed her skill and outperformed everyone. You decided to choose a friend over a top notch performer. That is just plain sad.

We could not believe the aggrandizing remarks tossed up by your lackeys including your daughter and son. Amazing... transparent... disturbing

Our family, and it turns out, most of our neighbors, will not be watching. Our dollars will speak for us.

Incidentally, we own a very successful video production business so we understand the need for drama but this was overdone. We also understand solid performers and are not taken in by selectivity.

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I have never seen a more blatant display of favoritism in reality TV. You are so lucky that Miss Duke had so much more class than you gave her credit. I don't know what you were thinking - but you just turned your show into a popularity contest. We will contribute to Refugees International. Don't think we'll watch next season.

You're Fired.

Joan's boardroom scene may be "TV entertainment" but definitely not real world boardroom etiquette.

http://jessicabond.blogspot.com/2009/05/trumps-celebrity-apprenticebo...

Always have been a big big fan of yours and when people dont agree with your actions I still debated and stick up for what I think it right. Example: Khloe Kardashian I was shocked she even had the chance to be on the show I would have gotten rid of her a while back or not have her on the show that might have been a bad casting call. But Mr. Trump your actions last night made it so that I could not support your desicion. Anne was the leader, she carried qualities that you admire and teach us to be. I didnt think your show was going to be popularity contest it never has been.

Very disgusted!

An apology to all poker players (specially because they all have deep deep pockets for charity) You should next year have another poker player my suggestion Daniel Negreanu. Joan has made it out that this niche of people (poker players) are god alful he Donald Trump that I have been watching season after season would not have tolerated this!!! You need and should make it up to the poker players of the world that supported the real winner Anne and offer a huge sorry that you let this happen on YOUR show.

This isnt how to get rating?? I have been on the blog on NBC and there is alot of Anne fans and views who want to boycott you, the Rivers and Kodak! Mr. Trump I hope you make it right!

Good Morning Mr. Trump

So, is Isaiah 41: 6 & 7 one of your favorites?

KeyStrokes

Always a twist, a hurl of emotions, entertainment laughs on the celebs who dare to be involved!
Our family will be back to watch Celebrity Apprentice. Keep it comingf Donald!

To all those disappointed by the finale:

First of all, I was one who said they would never watch the show again last year, and here I am, back loving it more than ever.

Next- no celebrity who makes it to the final five or six is a loser on this show. Nine out of 16 contestants took home at least $20,000 for their charity. The four top charity fund raisers were: Annie, Joan, Brande, and Khloe- believe it or not. All four of those women became household names. People now know Claudia Jordan by name instead of number. Before this show, I had no idea who Annie Duke was- now she is someone with name recognition across America. Was there any way that she could have raised $700,000 for charity without being on the show? She has also gained a HUGE advantage in competition- because people do not have to get to have personal experience with her personality to understand her competitive spirit and drive- the fear factor will be huge.

I started watching Joan Rivers on the Merv Griffin show when I was a teenager. I loved to laugh with her. And I am glad that after all these years of making people laugh, she finally got to bask in her own spotlight. As Tom Greene said- it is an honor to be dissed by Joan. Her behavior would not be tolerated in a board room- but this is not a board room- it is television- and it is good television- lots of drama and lots of surprises- and I suspect not a lot of it is real- particularly the final choice of winner. On this show, if someone is winning when they normally would lose, they'll win it all.

But what is real to the celebrities is the exposure- the potential to win star power- and the potential to win really big money for their charity. If Annie won, she still would not have won a million for her charity- but she DID win a grand total that broke all the records and might stand in the record books for a long time.

Joan's charity is a good one. Joan deserves the spotlight. Annie won plenty big on the show- and she did it by steam rolling her personality over everyone but Joan. The only complaint that I have is that Brande deserved to win bigger. It was a good season. Looking forward to the next!

I have watched every episode of the "Celebrity Apprentice" since it started. I can honestly tell you, that I will no longer watch the show.

I don't think that I could be more disappointed in your integrity, your word, your honesty, and your strength. You folded in the worst way.........It was visible in your eyes, that you did not want to name Joan Rivers as "The Celebrity Apprentice", but, you didn't have the strength to stand up for what you knew was the right decision, and hire Annie Duke. She wipe the floor with Joan Rivers, you know it, I know it, and so does the world.

Hi Mr. Trump,

I have to tell you that this is my favorite show. Our family is always excited to sit together and watch this each Sunday evening. I, along with all my family members were dissapointed with your choice.

I would have liked to have you investigate why this party planner quit the job. It sounds as though Ms. Duke was correct and Joan Rivers was rude and disrespectful to him. Does that not concern you for the show? I know you are a very respectable person and most businesses would love to work with you on the show - but when a participant is so rude that the business decides to quit - shouldn't that be a concern?

I have a young boy who looks up to you and asked the same question. In fact, he suggested that if he an employee who was rude to a business partner and their decision was to stop working with them, that employee would be in danger of being fired.

I hope that you respond to these posts and tell us your thoughts on why you chose Joan. I am also wondering when the critera was chosen for the finale? (knowing that Joan could not compete with Annie in money...did that make the decision that money was only 1/5 of the evaluation?)

I still will watch and continue to learn from you. We have all read your books and appreciate your knowledge and willingnes to share. I hope that our kids will learn from you, whether it is to question your decisions or to follow your advise.

Thanks!

I think we have two different people here, one who writes some great books and one who hosts the celebrity apprentice. I think there may be some outside influence on how things should go on the show to boost ratings. That's the business, right? Very dissapointing to see Joan win. Annie has a unique and powerful mind and she knows how to use it. Joan, well lets just say there's always the circus. What's the deal with Pierce? He's just a mouth, he may sound good at times, but it's mostly useless crap. Why can't people realize that? Another one of those in the right place at the right time with an accent that Televeision adores. Oh well, good thing there's The Office on NBC.

Dear Mr. Trump,
How disappointed I was in the conclusion Sunday night! While both women did an excellent job thoughout the season, Ms. Rivers did not deserve to win. Simply because she quit and walked off the job when daughter, Melissa, got fired. Smells like favoritism to me......
Trump's Game and his rules.

OK, the finale to me looked like a re-run of "The Running Man" where the ratings matter but the truth does not. Annie is Arnie (Arnold Schwarzenegger), who does not know the game is rigged against her (by making fund raising only 20% of the criteria in a charity event, which is ludicrous), Damon Killian, originally played by Richard Dawson, is revised with The Donald playing that role. I love the part where Killian announces that his show has just been extended another season. Donald got that part right, announcing NBC has just extended the show. From Wikipedia: "Killian is altering the odds unfairly to defeat a man he likely considers a true warrior." Who is Joan Rivers? My vote is Dynamo. "Dynamo sings opera and shoots lightning".

I guess truth, or CA's version of it, is stranger than fiction, even Stephen King's version.

I WILL NOT WATCH THE APPRENTICE ANYMORE-USED TO BE MY FAVORITE SHOW.
I WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY TRUMP CASINOS
I WILL NOT SUPPORT KODAK PRODUCTS

THIS SHOW IS RIGGED

ANNIE WAS THE CLEAR WINNER

YOU HAVE LOST MANY VIEWERS

SHAME OF YOU TRUMP

Dear Mr. Trump, I have been a fan of yours for many, many years well before the apprentice. I have enjoyed watching your show from the very first season. I must tell you that after watching the finale on Sunday night I will never watch the show again. Joan Rivers behavior during this entire series was disgraceful. I have lost all respect for her. I was saddened to see that you let Joan continually launch such vitriol towards Annie Duke. It is very difficult to try to explain to your children that such poor behavior is rewarded. My son was shocked at the reference to Hitler but more importantly you never addressed it to Joan. Mr Trump, Annie Duke did not deserve to be treated like that no matter who ended up winning in the end. Seems to me it was all allowed for ratings. You have more class than that.

Celebrity party planner David Tutera's opinion of Joan Rivers from an interview with Barbara Walters:


http://www.sirius.com/siriusxmstars

When will you address the fact of your family connection to Joan Rivers' charity?

If these are the ethics that are typical in the corporate world...no wonder we're seeing banks and financial markets collapse.

Do you teach this ethic at Trump U?

This will be the last time I will ever watch Celebrity Apprentice. I cant belive Melisa and Joan Riviers. I cant believe the way Donald would let Joan talk to Annie. If anyone should have been thrown under the bus it should have been Joan by Donald. Whats up TRUMP? The day Joan Rivers dies I will be throwing a HUGE party and I so hope that Melisa would come over. No wonder she still isnt married. She wants to talk about high school crap? She was the biggest cry baby high school girl on the whole thing. Good bye Mr Trump. You made a terrible decission.

Clint was right. You should fire the editors. The edit made it very clear that it was a set up with initial design of having Joan and Melissa as finalist. Joan B-slapped her own daughter because she knew Annie would be better for ratings.

You and Joan should have let Melissa in on it before you fired her. It would have prevented the rampage where Melissa accused you and the producer of lying to them.

Having the charity be pre-staged as an event planner was glaring. The concept and the material were obviously planned in advance.

Your editors are not too bright, assuming you were bright enough to let them in on it.

I have really enjoyed the show in the past and parts of this season were the best ever. However, it's been removed from my DVR list and I won't be watching it in the future.

I will never watch the Apprentice, I will boycot EVERYTHING to do with TRUMP and espically Rivers. I agree with one of the last blogs... DONALD YOU HAVE NO BALLS

Mr. Trump,

I am not someone that posts on the internet, but had to do it after watching that finale. I can't understand what happened last night. You are the guy that makes tough decisions. The guy that can sort through the BS, but last night that is not what I saw! Truly disappointed.

How can you call out Jesse James for calling Dennis Rodman stupid but let Joan go on and on and on about Annie? To me, it's just a little obvious what happened last night. Playing favorites shouldn't be so obvious.

Plus, why suddenly make raising money for charity, the whole purpose of your show (so you claim) only worth 20% of the challenge? Could it be because you and Mark Burnett knew there would be no way for Joan to win? Do you think your viewers are so stupid?

I'm sure losing a single viewer doesn't mean much to you, but from what I can see on the internet, you've lost more than a few fans and viewers. If you don't at least come out and speak to it, it's over for sure.

First, I've been drinking.

Second, come ON! Really, Come ON!

There is no discussion that I thought to myself, " ah Joan has a decent point"

I just beg you, please make some sort of confession; behind the scenes footage of how Joan was superior ...

I have nothing against Joan Rivers ... but, come ON!

I always knew that Donald Trump's show was all about the ratings, but I always felt that at the end, the decisions would be based on what had actually been accomplished during the contest between the two finalists.

In this case, it was obvious that Trump had some outside contractual arrangement with J. Rivers. Andrew Dice Clay makes a comment in passing about quitting and he is gone. J. Rivers walks off the show cussing and she is allowed to come back. Dennis Rodman is chastised and and ultimately removed for drinking too much. Alcoholism is a sickness. J. Rivers referred to Annie Duke as Hitler, she referred to other contestants as whores, as dumb blonds, and made inappropriate comment after inappropriate comment all of which points to her being a bigotes, spiteful, rude person, all of which are behaviors that can be controlled (unlike the sickness of alcoholism), yet J. Rivers is brought back.

When did J. Rivers ever lead a group? Annie Duke did several times. When did Rivers ever do anything meaningful as a teammate on either team, perhaps the one comic routine for one ad, but never was there a consistent positive influence from J. Rivers.

Note that I refuse to use her first name,..., I don't want to give her any more press. Mr. Trump, you should be ashamed, ..., but in all honesty ,..., I know that you, like J. Rivers, will wear your shame with a smile all the way to the bank. Congrats, you lost a long time viewer,..., but hey, there are always more.

Mark Mayo

I hope that Mr. Trump does read these comments. I can't imagine that he has the time. But then, I think that he is capable of whatever he puts his mind to do, obviously. I wanted to say that I have not watched the show very often. I was glued to this season's show. In watching, I gained a great deal of respect for Mr. Trump during the show. The issues he addressed were the ones I thought were the most important and he handled them with great wisdom. Most impressive, however, are his children. What wonderful people he has brought into this world. His daughter is beautiful, wise, articulate, and intelligent. I hope my son meets such a delightful young woman. His son has big shoes to fill and it is apparent that he is aware of it. He is doing a good job of making his way there. What a man to have as a father. Mr. Trump you come across as a stern, loving, supportive, and hands on father figure.

I would like to make a suggestion. Watching the show taught me something about myself. I could do what the competitors did and do it with great skill. I never thought of myself as someone that would fit into that type of work and yet realized that even as a teenager putting on fashions shows, gaining the trust of merchants to loan me and my models thousands of dollars worth of clothing, I was doing this. Right now I am unemployed. I wouldn't want to go on TV; but, I would love a chance to try my hand at projects similiar to those on the show. I know you have the university. I already have a JD. But, am a creative person and that is what those projects demand, creativity, organization, and people skills. (This is why Joan won. Her heart was in everything that she did. The mood at the silent auctions were a testament to this. Joans was full of fun and love. Annie's was stale.) So, back to my ideal, would you ever consider a program at your corporations where you recruited some of the unemployed and put them to work on various projects for your corporations? This would not necessarily be for television, but a way to give folks a hand up and a chance to try and prove their hand at a new career. I know I would be fantastic at it. But, am afraid to take the chance of sending in my resume and being rejected as I don't have a background doing this type of work. You could start the program and then film the results for television, just don't make it a competition. It could be a way to help out folks in desparate times and to prove that there is always a new door that opens. It would be great to see Mr. Trump standing on the other side.

I wanted to point out to the poster that stated that Ms. Rivers walked out. She did not. Her daughter was distressed and she followed her out. I don't recall her ever saying that she was quitting. I would have left to make sure my child was okay as well. Melissa was really upset and lost her cool completely. Her mother was worried about her. I bet Mr. Trump would have followed his child out as well to make sure they were okay. Priorities are priorities. Family comes before work and a television show.

To those that think that you were wrong for not selecting Annie. You stated your reasons quite clearly. Joan is a role model for millions. At 75 she is going strong. Also, we don't know everything that went on behind the scenes. Annie is not a trust worthy person. I would not want someone that was willing to torpedo everyone to claim the limelight. She was not a team player, not once. Being able to promote everyone on your team and to take the best they have to give with respect and support is how a company becomes great. Annie claimed credit for everything and would go behind people's backs and talk about them. I wouldn't have gone as far as Joan did in her comments. But, I would have fired Annie for her lack of dedication to anything but herself long ago. She is the type of person, and we have all worked with them, that is willing to see everything and everyone around them go down the tubes to get her way. I woud regard her as a dangerous prospect in considering who to bring on board as you just would never be able to trust anything she said. Example, when your daughter came in on the Finale show to see the progress of Annie's team, Annie took her into the hall and described how the room was going to look. She said that she had come up with a design for the room with clouds and a blue sky. She gave all this detail. In the very next scene, she was on the phone with the designer asking them what they had planned for the room. Not one word about the grand design she claimed to have come up with. In short, she lied. She ever bragged that she had shown your daughter that she was a designer. What she showed was that she will lie to impress. Did the room end up as she described? Not even close. Didn't she think your daughter would notice? No, because she thinks that she is smarter than everyone else. She appears to have anti-social tendencies. Joan said right to anyone's face what she thought and never mislead anyone.

CELEBUTAUNT APPRENTICE

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HEY DONALD,

For your next season you should make "CELEBUTAUNT APPRENTICE". You would recruit the most tragic, famous,self centered, arrogant, hot celebutaunts and pit them against each other in tasks that test their intellegence, character, and maturity.

It would be the highest rated show on television if you could get the girls to do it. Brittany, Paris, Kim Kardashian, some naughty beauty queens, there are tons of washed up celebutaunts to pick from.

This show will make you even richer, I just ask that you let me share in the fruits of my idea. Email me Donald, I will help write this show for you and it will be a TV smash! EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER WILL WATCH BIG DADDY DONALD school the spoiled hollywood celebutaunts on how to be a BIG GIRL and make it in the real world... This is idea is huge. You need me as the project manager on this.

Later man.

The finale was a great show but I was very disappointed in the results. I admire Joan for her energy and cleverness, however her derogatory remarks to Annie i.e. reference to Hitler and the devil (6-6-6), were really over the top. Not only does is trivialize Hitler's ravages, it shows disrespect for the people who suffered from them. When Jessie called Dennis stupid - Mr Trump put a stop to it right away, which is great but he should have also stopped Joan.

I am amazed, but not surprised, by the number of posters thinking Joan Rivers was an awful person, and complimenting Annie Duke. Somewhere, they have not learned to listen and watch carefully. Didn't Annie's snarl and two-faces make an impact on those watchers? Annie started the nastiness and Joan had to defend herself. I would not trust Annie Duke as far as I could throw her. Mr. Trump can read and see through people. He doesn't miss much. That's why he's who he is. Joan was not the quintissential choice, but she was, over all, more acceptible than Duke. It was a fascinating sociological experience.

I understand that you need to keep some people longer than they deserve because they generate ratings. However, I always thought that in the end, you would choose the most deserving person. This time, you clearly didn't, and we won't be watching next year.

I won't ask why you chose Joan, as the answer is now clear. Mark Burnett produces your show. Mark Burnett is producing a new show - How'd You Get So Rich? - starring Joan Rivers.

This is so transparent it's ridiculous.

I think that the most amazing thing about the outpouring on the finale is that almost all the comments posted on the NBC Celebrity Apprentice site praise the decision to hire Joan and all the comments here complain about it. What does that say about human nature? Do you complain to a person's face and praise them to their boss? Or do the people who've seen the bonus footage see more than the people who've only watched the show? I think that a lot of the positive moments with Joan and the negative moments with Annie were cut. Do they deliberately cut the show so that we end up hating the outcome? Does an unhappy outcome generate more ratings for next year? Interesting....

Joan Rivers did grab her stuff and walk out. She also said that she was not coming back the next day. She really had no reason past that to officially say I quit. Even if she had said I Quit it probably would have been edited out and left for us to argue over it. Even hinting about quitting in the past leads to getting immediately fired. One thing for sure she said on air, she was not coming back the next day. The clip can be seen here again if anyone wants to see it:
http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/archive/2009/04/27/joan_melissa_riv...

The choosing of Joan Rivers was disgusting. Every time Annie Duke tried to speak, Joan yelled over her. Trump did nothing to stop it and it was evident from the beginning that he was for Joan. For crying out loud, Annie raised almost 4x the amount of money Joan did. I know, I know, there were other factors but the rudeness of Joan Rivers was incredible. Both her and her daughter showed such a lack of class that it shocked me. These are adults? Annie was right about not making personal attacks. And calling her a Hilter? How many Jews did Annie kill?

The actions, comments, arguements and hateful remarks, put downs and temper tantrums thrown, shown and said by Joan Rivers throughout the season to the other celebrities, especially to Annie Duke has put you & your show in a TERRIBLE light by having her associated with it. Some of her remarks are some of the worst said in television history on a reality TV show and she has since admitted in interviews that it was not scripted just for TV or ratings, she meant what she said and does not regret any of it. Joan and Melissa Rivers embarrased themselves on worldwide television and showed their true character and personalities. The anger and temper tantrums and "holier than thou" attitude that came from Joan Rivers is not befitting from ANY celebrity, actress, senior, woman, fundraiser, spokesperson or human being! The comparisons of Annie Duke to Hitler, calling her a ****, putting down her profession of Poker Playing and all the people involved with it, putting down Las Vegas, saying that the money Annie Duke was raising was "blood money" and coming from the mafia and calling all of "her kind" "below white trash" along with calling her and other celebrities "Pit Viper Whores" was just unacceptable and NBC, you Donald Trump & Mark Burnett should be ashamed of yourselves for letting and encouraging this dispicable behaviour to have been shown on national and worldwide TV! This combined with their childlish, highschool tactics of quiting the show if the other family member was treated wrong and Joan Rivers walking off the show at one point and then coming back to win it is nothing to be proud of and she is certainly no "role model"!

There is tremendous outlash that has resulted from Joan Rivers "winning" The Celebrity Apprentice! A majority of North America does not agree with it and have vowed to boycott anything Joan Rivers is associated with because of her appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice as it showed the world her true hatefull self. I know I for one would be ashamed to be associated with her!

I am certainly glad her charity has gotten $500,000 because of Joan Rivers help but I think now it is time for that charity to start thinking about cutting ties with this woman for her behaviour and question whether she should be on their board of directors, be used as a spokesperson or fundraiser for the charity anymore! The results of her apperance on The Celebrity Apprentice hasn't been widely addressed by the TV media but online is a totally different story. You can see people's outrage on Entertainment Weekly's website, MSN's website and directly on NBC.com's website just to name a few. I would suggest you check out people's outrage here and elsewhere online and then make a decision about future associations with Joan Rivers. I don't know her personally of course but have followed her career and seen what she resorts to in the name of "comedy" and the way she treats fellow celebrities and fellow human beings and have seen her lose many a show. To help you get started, please check out the link provided below.

http://boards.nbc.com/nbc/index.php?showtopic=822898

I know I will never watch another episode of The Celebrity Apprentice nor any show Joan Rivers is involved with ever again (especially her new show coming out)! My respect for you Donald Trump is gone and I really question your morals and judgement with the choosing of Joan Rivers as the new celebrity apprentice!

Greetings Mr. Trump,

I truly enjoyed your season of the Apprentice; however, I am suffering from AWD - otherwise known as Apprentice Withdrawal. When does the next season start?

Mr. Trump, sadly I have watched my last Apprentice and wish that were not so! I will not be tuning in for your next series because I have been so disillusioned with your choice this seaon of Joan Rivers. On the NBC website it states, "Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story, continually setting the standards of excellence" . Selecting an individual with so much hate and venom as she displayed both in her task performance and in the Board Room goes against every moral and ethical rule of judgement in an organizations leadership. If that is setting standards of excellence, you certainly fell down on the job in my book!

Of course it became apparent that "the fix was in" when you allowed her to personally attack individuals like Clint Black, Annie and Brandy so vehemently. Not to mention Rivers ability to exaggerate and call others liars when she herself had a very hard time finding the truth!

I had no favorites in this series, never had heard of Brandy or Annie prior to this years show, and while I think Annie is a bit calculating - she certainly played the game well and successfully. Since you chose to change the rules in midstream without informing Annie that taking the "high road" was not going to cull favor in your decision, I have to say that my admiration and respect for you and your success has been diminished. While I appreciate your entreprenuerial spirit and have admired your business skills, if you really do business in your board room such as we saw this year - I'll have to look elsewhere for role models.

Mr. Trump,

As expected, you got it right with the Finale of Celebrity Apprentice. I know some thought Annie should have won. They are wrong. Apparently they must have missed a great portion of this season. At the end of the day, integrity will always surpass the petty "mean girl" mentality.

For those who "vow" never to watch the show again...would you join me in this heartfelt, buh bye.
They will miss an opportunity to learn and grow.

Thanks for the lessons in life on S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Now, I was a cheerleader so I know that chant....that's the way you spell success!
Yay.


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Mr Trump, you have said that last year you picked piers morgen and many people understood your decision a few weeks later. This year , you will not be forgiven for the wrong choice of Joan River forever. There will be over 50 thousands people in China will not watch the next season. We were all dissapointed at the show. Annie should be the winner without any doubt!!

Hi Donald,

Like the rest of the comments contributors, I am a huge fan of The Apprentice.

Well done for coming this far!

I loved Joan Rivers and I did not like Annie very much.
There was something about Annie which irks alot of people. Too direct, too bossy, too arrogant

However, in applying consistency to the principles shared in other seasons of The Apprentice, I felt Annie should have won the game - fair and square.

I guess the world isnt fair afterall :*

C.
Singapore.

As much as I respect Mr. Trump, I was seriously shocked at the choice for victor.
I admit the choice for the finalists was the more entertaining one. Brande instead of Joan wouldn't have been as interesting, and really in a TV show entertainment value has to be considered more important.

In retrospect, I almost think Brande would have been a better choice than Joan, and more interesting, since Joan was just plain strange. Pissing off the decorator to the point that he didn't even want to do business with Mr. Trump's company anymore (since that is who was behind the show), is downright amazing.

Personally I don't get why everyone was backing Joan. Maybe they hadn't seen the program and were going off of preconceptions, but seriously the woman is barely civilized. Just doesn't listen to anyone, and always thinks she's right, whether or not there is reason to believe so. Having a lot of energy at seventy doesn't really change that. I think Annie would've been better off if her opponent hadn't been so old... seriously attacking an old woman would just make you look bad.

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Now speaking about the program more generally. I have a comment about the process of elimination. That one person needs to be fired in every episode, and that is just part of the game is understandable. There are times however that both teams really did do well, and in a subjective comparison of ideas, one won out over the other.. which doesn't mean that the losing idea was actually bad. There are also always unforeseen factors, and what I consider issues equivalent to loss due to luck (...people having contacts with money or not), since they don't actually derive from in-game incompetence.

I think that even if the show continues with celebrities, there needs to be some way to balance out their pasts a little, so that they can win by the actual application of their own talents.

Also, I liked the group in the previous season better. I think a little more should be done to make sure that the people on Celebrity Apprentice are actually interesting people with business savvy and a strong competitive spirit. People like Jesse James... the show could have done without.

Thanks for the entertainment, Donald.
Your show is getting old, we just lost interest, it wasn't credible anymore even for regular viewers. No face lift can repair the mistakes from this last season.

Come up with something new, you've got talent! Someone will, it might as well be you. Don't give up!

Hey, all the best! I sincerely hope you pull off another great show!