NBC is officially done with Donald Trump, but the network is still hoping to get more out of the Celebrity Apprentice brand. NBC Entertainment chief Bob Greenblatt said today at the TCA Press Tour that the show will be held back for next season and will not be hosted by Trump.
The peacock quickly cut ties with Trump in June following the real estate mogul’s comments on Mexican immigrants when he announced his run for the White House. However, it still kept the possibility of another season of Celebrity Apprentice alive, just without The Donald yelling, “You’re fired!”
TheWrap reports that Greenblatt did confirm that the next season of the reality show will not air until the 2016-2017 TV season. While that would give enough time for Trump to return if he doesn’t win the presidency, Greenblatt bluntly stated that there is no way Trump will ever host it again.
“We’re looking for a host of that show who is going to make noise and has a big personality” Greenblatt said of the replacement search, notes Deadline.
Greenblatt also confirmed that it is nearly finished with dropping its co-ownership of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. The events are owned by NBCUniversal and the Trump Organization.
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