Last week we saw Joan Rivers walk out after Melissa Rivers got fired.  Perhaps that was too much drama for one's liking, but hey, that's what The Celebrity Apprentice is tasked to supply.  And we're getting another round of (probably) just that come next year.  NBC has announced that it's picked up the reality show, currently airing on Sundays, for a third season, slated to air in Spring 2010.

For those who aren't aware, the series pits sixteen celebrities against each other, as they try to make the most out of their business savvy and wide network of contacts to accomplish tasks and win prizes for the charities they support--else they get the distinction of getting Donald Trump's "you're fired!" line.


"The Celebrity Apprentice is the ultimate business and reality show at the top of its game and has exploded in popularity this season while also raising an impressive amount of money for charity," network executive Paul Telegdy said in a statement.  "It's a valuable franchise and proven competitor and we're thrilled to have [the team] back to create another brilliant season."

"The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice have been an amazing adventure for me and, obviously, a very popular show with the public," said Trump, who also acts as the show's executive producer.  "Its Emmy nominations and great success have translated into a wonderful experience.  Working with [producer] Mark Burnett has been terrific, and I am greatly honored that NBC has renewed us for yet another season, our ninth."

After working six seasons in its original format, The Celebrity Apprentice launched in 2008 to success in the ratings, and Piers Morgan winning the top slot.  The second season is currently airing and--yes, that's where Joan and Melissa walked out.  The current run has taken in around 8.6 million viewers on average.



-Henrik Batallones, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: NBC
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