After much speculation as to who will be competing on the 2012 season of The Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump appeared on The Today Show where he confirmed the celebrity contestants who will be working to raise money for their various charities throughout the season.
Not only will the final winner be crowned the ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ but he or she will also have the honor of delivering a $250,000 bonus check to their designated charity.
All of the to be named celebrities will be competing in business-driven tasks around New York City, using their fame along with their proven business acumen to win challenges, while ultimately raising money and awareness for their respective causes.
Just as in the regular “Apprentice,” the celebrities will be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes, and intense scrutiny — all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers, and personal assistants.
Certain tasks encourage the contestants to reach out to their network of celebrity contacts for assistance or donations — making for entertaining surprise visits by some of the world’s biggest stars along the way.
This list is the confirmed list of competitors (with no surprises):
WOMEN:
Teresa Giudice (“Real Housewives”)
Dayana Mendoza (Miss Universe)
MEN:
