The Apprentice

Celebrity Apprentice, the Finale: Good Versus Evil – A Winner Is Crowned, by Brian Towers: Good versus evil is a common thread in reality TV: Hatch versus Kelly, Stephanie versus all of Palau, Terry versus Aras, Black Teams versus Blue Teams… the list goes on and on. Now, Donald Trump has created what he feels is another variation on this theme. Will the abrasive Brit, Piers Morgan, prevail? Or will American cowboy Trace Adkins win the title of The Celebrity Apprentice? Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 12: It’s Come Down To This, by Brian Towers: Last week’s show ended with teams being summoned back to the Boardroom. What was all that about? How do we jump from there into the final task? And who’s the real Duchess of Celebrity Apprentice? It’s not Omarosa, but there’s a hint to the right. Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 11: Almost An Omarosa-Free Zone, by Brian Towers: In the network advertisements leading up to this week’s show, they promise us the show is now “Omarosa Free.” We wish. Even though she’s been eliminated, the topic of Omarosa dominates the first ten minutes. Why? You’ll have to read on to find out!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 10: A Good Day For Reality TV, by Brian Towers: This week, an old challenge from Season 1 is recycled. It’s a favorite for many of us at RealityNewsOnline. Why? And guess which contestant inspired Brian to select the picture at the right? You’ll have to read on to find out!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 9: No Use Crying Over Spilled Yogurt, by Brian Towers: First we have Trace Adkins, shirtless… then, Carol Alt, in bed! Do we have your attention yet? Brian has the details of the latest episode, so read on to learn how it all played out.

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 8: It Slices, It Dices… But Wait, There’s More!, by Brian Towers: When it comes to TV pitchmen, few can compare with the legendary Ron Popeil, whose Ronco gave us The Pocket Fishermen, Mr. Microphone, numerous dicers and slicers, the Cap Snaffler, and so much more. Given the opportunity to strut similar skills, how would our celebrities match up against the master? We’re off to QVC to find out, in a challenge recycled from Season 2. Brian has all the details, so read on and learn who can sleep in the 90-decibel environment that exists inside a helicopter!

Omarosa: As Shameful as Ever on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’, by Brian Towers & David Bloomberg: Omarosa has had a volatile season on The Celebrity Apprentice. In Episode 7, though, lines were crossed. What happened? And who gets a special, well-deserved “dishonorable mention” in this induction? (Hint: not who you think.) Read on to find out how Omarosa has landed in the Hall of Shame for the fourth time, and whom we’re nailing to the other end of her broomstick.

Hall of Shame Moment – Badda-Bing, Badda-Boom: Vincent Pastore Quits Celebrity Apprentice, by Brian Towers: For the second time this season, the Reality TV Hall Of Shame opens a spot for a competitor of The Celebrity Apprentice. This time, Vincent Pastore is being accorded the dubious honor. What happened? Read on to find out how Vinny landed in the Hall Of Shame.

Hall of Shame Moment: Gene Simmons Fires Himself on Celebrity Apprentice, by Brian Towers: Many people get mentioned in the Reality TV Hall Of Shame after they make a commitment to participate in a reality TV show and then quit. That’s essentially what happened on The Celebrity Apprentice when Gene Simmons orchestrated his own firing. Read on to find out how Gene’s actions in his final Boardroom have landed him in the Hall Of Shame.

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 7: Missing – Horse Sense and Common Decency, by Brian Towers: With Empresario losing again last week, Trump decides to realign the teams. It should be no surprise to viewers that Omarosa and Piers are stuck together, and that Sea Hag cartoon at the top of the article pretty much conveys the tone of the episode. Now we know why it’s called “the war room!” Who gets in the last word? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 6: The Hydra Juggernaut, by Brian Towers: The sign posted with the article is actually from an airport in Germany, but the rate players are heading for the street indicates it might be equally apt on the Apprentice floor of Trump Tower. First Gene quit, then Vinny, and now… another attempted egress. Who wants to leave the game this week? Will Trump let them go, or send them pouting back to their (war) room? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out what transpired!

Celebrity Apprentice, the Kinda One-Third(ish) of the Way Performance Reviews: The Business of Celebrity Business is Celebrity, by Mike DeGeorge: That's right, Mike is back with a bunch of thoughts about the latest season of The Apprentice - now with more celebrities! Join Mike as he discusses the concept of the show, the tasks, and of course, lots and lots of opinions on the contestants. Who gets praised and who winds up looking like Tito? Check it out, inside!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 5: I Smell A Rat… Or, Is It A Mole?, by Brian Towers: Isn’t a mole an ugly animal? So as if they don’t have enough troubles already, imagine how upset Team Empresario would be to find a mole in their midst! In a special two-hour episode, which team will find out they have, dare I say it, “Lost?” Brian has all the details, so read on to find out what happened!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 4: Overmatched?, by Brian Towers: Team Hydra has won every task on The Celebrity Apprentice. Can it continue? After a couple of rough weeks, can Nely pick up her game? Or is it her time to go? And how much would you pay for a Broadway ticket like the one at right? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out what happened!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 3: A Rooster in the Henhouse, by Brian Towers: Task results on The Celebrity Apprentice are threatening to get one-sided, so The Donald takes corrective action. But the tasks seem unimportant this season, so… who has celebrity friends and relations in need face time this week? And exactly how dangerous a piece of technology is a cup of coffee? Brian has all the gruesome details, so read on to find out what happened!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 2: It’s All Going To The Dogs!, by Brian Towers: After an opening episode that was better than many expected, The Celebrity Apprentice moves on to episode number two. This time, the task involves dog grooming. Certainly The Donald will be barking in the Boardroom, but who’s the target or his distemper? And who will be the next to close up the money pipeline to their favorite charity? Brian has all the scary details, so read on to find out what happened!

Celebrity Apprentice, Episode 1: Hot Dog, Apprentice Is Back (Sort Of), by Brian Towers: Brace yourselves, kiddies! Bucking all odds, Donald Trump has resurrected his once-euthanised show The Apprentice, morphing it into a new format called Celebrity Apprentice. In tonight’s premiere, we’ll see if this is really such a good idea. Would YOU buy a frankfurter from any of that suspicious mob pictured at right? Brian has all the exciting details from the first episode, so read on to find out what happened!

The Apprentice 7: A Preview – “He’s Ba-ack!!”, by Brian Towers: A few months ago, we posted a couple of articles documenting the demise of this series. But, that was then. The series has been reprised under a “celebrity” format, with most if not all, of the unpopular aspects of the Los Angeles season gone. So, how will this work? Who are the participants? And is this a good idea? You know you’ll have to read on to find out!

The Apprentice Will Return… With Celebrities, by Betsy Wasser: Not long ago, we reported that The Apprentice would not be returning to NBC. But things have changed. Trump will be back, and this time, he’s packing the Boardroom with celebrities. Read on for details.

Donald Trump Tells The Apprentice: “I Quit!”, by Betsy Wasser: The recent lackluster season of The Apprentice had many former fans of the show wondering if it would continue for another season. Now Trump has made it clear if the show does go on, it won’t be with him. Read on for more details.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Stefani Won, and James, Frank, Nicole & Viewers Lost, by David Bloomberg: It’s taken David a little while to fully put into words why Stefani won. Along with it, he explains not only why the other three finalists – James, Frank, and Nicole – lost, but also why the viewers lost in this season of The Apprentice as well.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Weekly Performance Review, The Finale, by Brian Towers: The Apprentice: Los Angeles is over, and The Donald has selected his newest minion. Although there’s not much left to say, Brian is still here with his final performance reviews.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Finale – Stepping Up, by Betsy Wasser: It’s time to narrow the field from four candidates to just one. This segment of the live audience is rooting for James, but will Trump follow their suggestion? Who will be the sixth Apprentice?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 13 MVP and LVP – A Breath of Bad Air, by Jennifer McBride: As we prepare to find out who will be this season’s Apprentice, Jennifer has some awards to give out. Who will get MVP again? Who was the LVP again? Can these awards tell us who Trump might pick? Read on to see what you think!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Weekly Performance Review, Episode 13, by Brian Towers: The final four candidates have completed their last task of the season, and they’re about to head into the Boardroom that will change one of their lives. But first, Brian gets to say his peace! What does he think of the remaining four potential Apprenti?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 13 – What Stinks?, by Betsy Wasser: The final four candidates get a big surprise – there is no final two. The final four will hire past candidates to work with their teams on the final task. Who will perform well? Who will fail? And which former Arrow members actually choose their old nemesis Surya to work with them?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12 , by Brian Towers: Heidi and Kristine are gone, and suddenly we’re down to the final four Apprentices. How does Brian rank Kristine and Heidi’s final performances? What about the performances of the final four? And who does he think will win it all? Plus, results from Brian’s opinion survey!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Kristine Lost , by David Bloomberg: The short version of this article would simply say, “Kristine lost because she wrote down the wrong phone number.” But that wouldn’t be a complete version of the article. Yes, that’s right, there’s more. Want to find out what it is? Sure you do. So why did Kristine lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Heidi Lost , by David Bloomberg: Heidi had been the shining star of The Apprentice: Los Angeles. And then… pfft. Perhaps she was a shooting star and she burned out. Or maybe she went supernova and all that was left was a black hole. No matter the metaphor, the question is: Why did Heidi lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Week 12 Extras – “Deep, Deep Doo-Doo”, by Kathy Lonergan: After some technical difficulties last week, Kathy is back with her Apprentice Extras recap, which, interestingly enough, deals with some technical difficulties. Read on for all the good stuff!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 12 MVP and LVP - Ooooooooh, Shiny!, by Jennifer McBride: Last week Jennifer gave Heidi the MVP award. This week, Heidi’s gone. Thus is life on The Apprentice. What will happen to the person Jennifer gives this week’s MVP and LVP to?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 12 – Trumped Up Charges, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates get to do what they’ve always wanted to do – work for Donald Trump. They are charged with designing a promotional campaign for a Trump property in Las Vegas. All of them have high hopes, but several players fumbled badly. Who will survive? Read on!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 11 MVP and LVP – Something to Die-Cut For, by Jennifer McBride: Jennifer returns from a several-week absence to grant the Most and Least Valuable Player awards. Who returns to the MVP after this week’s performance? Whose performance over the past few weeks has earned them LVP? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Tim Lost , by David Bloomberg: Tim had a number of problems that might have caused his firing. He was all tangled up romantically. His team questioned his loyalty. And his ideas didn’t carry the day. Were any of these the reasons for his departure from the game, was it a combination, or was there something else? Why did Tim lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11, by Brian Towers: Tim was fired for disloyalty, letting his Showmance with Nicole take precedence over his quest to become The Apprentice. Brian, as always, reviews everyone's performance to see if Tim got a raw deal. And on top of all that, Brian has a survey for you. It's all inside

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 11 – Greyed Out, by Betsy Wasser: The candidates design a supplement for the L.A. Times promoting a mouthwash. Arrow tells us that bad breath is a problem for everyone, while Kinetic assures us that “even hot chicks” suffer from halitosis. And at the end, someone finds his or her picture “greyed out on the NBC website.”

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Angela Lost, by David Bloomberg: Angela was a star – at hockey, that is. But that star quality didn’t seem to convert over to The Apprentice. Trump liked Angela, but he still fired her. What happened? Why did Angela lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 10 Performance Reviews, by Brian Towers: Tim and Nicole had a nice little Apprentice showmance going. However, this week they were split up as James selected Nicole to join Team Kinetic. Did this factor into the performance reviews? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Extras, Episode 10: If There’s A Bustle In Your Hedgerow, by Kathy Lonergan: Was there a task on this week’s Apprentice? There must have been one in there somewhere, but Recapper Kathy discovered that the extras this week focused on the romance between Tim and Nicole.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 10 – All’s Fair in Love and War, by Betsy Wasser: Tim and Nicole have started a little Apprentice romance. But the course of true love never runs smoothly, and Nicole is sent to the other team. When the two face each other head to head on a sales task, can their relationship survive? And will the loser get fired?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Kristine Deserved to Be Fired, by David Bloomberg: David has already discussed why Muna lost on The Apprentice: Los Angeles. But that doesn’t exonerate project manager Kristine for her behavior. David explains why Kristine’s horrible management skills should have earned her a ticket out of the game.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Muna Lost, by David Bloomberg: Muna clashed with project manager Kristine for several episodes. Then, when the task went awry, Muna was the natural target for blame deflection. But was that the only reason for her firing, or was there more to it? Why did Muna lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9, by Brian Towers: We’ve finally reached the point in The Apprentice: Los Angeles where the teams are running out of deadwood to pick on and they are now forced to turn on their former friends. This week, Muna was ejected from the cool chicks clique. Let’s look at the “Performance Reviews” to see how the remaining applicants fared.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 9 Extras – I’m Ready For My Close-up, Mr. DeVille, Mon, by Kathy Lonergan: After watching The Apprentice this week, did it seem like some of the scenes might have ended up on the cutting room floor – much like most of Muna’s dialog? Time to check out the Yahoo Extras to see what we didn’t get to see. For example, what did Frank think of his own acting abilities?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 9 – Soap Gets in Your Eyes, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates show off their acting abilities – or lack thereof – by directing soap opera webisodes. Will the romance between Tim and Nicole add a degree of realism to their project?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 8 MVP and LVP – Hit Trump’s Balls, by Jennifer McBride: Kinetic became winners again and got to hit some of Trump’s balls around. But did one of them do well enough to be showered with praise for being the Most Valuable Player? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Surya Lost, by David Bloomberg: Let’s face it: Surya’s firing was not exactly a big surprise. At least, not before the Boardroom arguing began. However, when it did happen, the reasons for Trump turning on him were different than we would have expected. So why did Surya lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 8 Performance Reviews, by Brian Towers: In Brian’s view, neither team did particularly well in promoting GNC on The Apprentice this week. That probably doesn’t bode well for their weekly performance reviews. Read on to see how each contestant did.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 8 – Frustration!, by David Bloomberg: James is annoyed by Surya. Surya is annoyed by James. Muna is annoyed by Kristine. Kristine is annoyed by Muna. There is plenty of annoyance to go around. Maybe they all need to take a pill. They’re in luck – they have to do a task involving GNC, and giant vitamins are everywhere!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 7 MVP and LVP – Taking Out the (White) Trash, by Jennifer McBride: This week’s Apprentice was an odd mix of the luxury of Lexus and the edge of Snoop Dogg, with a healthy dose of white trash added in. Which candidates performed best and least on this task? Read on.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Jenn Lost, by David Bloomberg: It might have seemed that Jenn had plenty of blame to distribute, but it also appeared obvious that she was heading out the door. Why did the blame game work? Why did she see the firing coming from miles away? Why did Jenn lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 7 Performance Reviews, by Brian Towers: Kinetic lost two people after the Lexus task, but that doesn’t necessarily mean everybody on Arrow was doing a great job. Surya, for example, has been given credit for two weeks running – yet he seemed to spend more time at the whiteboard than working with his team. How did everybody perform this week?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Derek Lost, by David Bloomberg: Derek called himself “white trash” and was promptly sent packing. But was that the only reason for his firing? Was more going on that contributed to Trump’s anger at Derek? Why did Derek lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 7 Extras – Putting the Go-Cart Before the Horse, by Kathy Lonergan: We never quite see everything on The Apprentice, but the Extras help us out a bit. What did we miss this time? More go-carts! And what did Derek and Jenn have to add after they’d been fired? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 7 – Snoop Sells Out, by Betsy Wasser: This week on The Apprentice, we are subject to a truly painful reward involving candidates attempting to rap with Snoop Dogg. Plus, Derek shows his strategic side, and the field is narrowed as two candidates are fired.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Aimee Lost, by David Bloomberg: Aimee was known as “The Thinker” on the official Apprentice website. How she earned that nickname, we’ll never know, because she sure didn’t show it when she walked around, saw a bunch of Latinos, and didn’t think about them speaking Spanish. Was that the reason she was fired, or was it even more obvious? Why did Aimee lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 6 MVP and LVP – I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane… , by Jennifer McBride: It’s not hard to figure out who will receive the dishonor of the LVP award this week. After all, when you make the same mistakes over and over, you deserve to get the same punishments over and over. But who will Jennifer reward with the MVP title this week? Could it be Tim?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 6 Performance Reviews , by Brian Towers: At the end of Episode 6 of The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Surya had won and Aimee had lost. But did anybody perform well? And what effect will Tim and Nicole’s romance have on their appraisals?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 6 Extras – “Le Encienden!” , by Kathy Lonergan: It’s time once again to look not only at what we saw of The Apprentice on TV, but those handy Extras shown on Yahoo. Is there any new information that sheds more light on the teams’ decisions and Aimee’s firing – like, perhaps, Aimee knowing about the language barrier? Also, look for a special reader-input question at the end, so you can contribute to a future article.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 6 – Hasta Luego , by Betsy Wasser: Muna is a candidate that Apprentice fans have been intrigued by. We haven’t seen much of her yet, but she seems smart. This episode, we see a little more of her, and it is indeed impressive. Read on.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 4 MVP and LVP – Lord of the Bees, by Jennifer McBride: Two episodes ago Jennifer blasted Heidi for letting too many of her teammates wander around during their task. But this week, both Project Managers did plenty of wandering themselves. Is that enough to brand either Aimee or Aaron the LVP? Or does someone else deserve it more?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 5 Extras - Honey, I’m Home, by Kathy Lonergan: This week’s Apprentice Extras are short on new material, but writer Kathy does her best to make up for it with puns. This recap is a real honey, so read on to find out what the buzz is all about.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5 – Marketing Buzz, by Brian Towers: The fifth episode of The Apprentice: Los Angeles began like no other episode: Kinetic was camping outdoors and Arrow was living The Life of Riley. Why was Arrow destined to resume their commune with nature? It’s time for Performance Reviews of the remaining applicants!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Aaron Lost, by David Bloomberg: At first glance, it seems like Aaron should have been safe. He won two challenges in a row as project manager, and he had somebody to blame for the loss this time around. But this column isn’t about first glances, it’s about taking a deeper look. With that in mind, why did Aaron lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 5 – A Honey of a Task , by Betsy Wasser: Surya doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of his new team. Can the other members of Arrow accept him, or will his heart forever belong to Kinetic? Plus, in the Boardroom, Trump attempts to use the word “ass” as many times as possible.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Marisa Lost , by David Bloomberg: It might seem, at first glance, that Marisa lost for obvious reasons. But was that really the case? Or was there more to the story than chicken suits? Why did Marisa lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 4 MVP and LVP – Bowl-Sh** , by Jennifer McBride: When you’re trying to sell chicken bowls, does having too many people wandering around behind the counter lead to a Least Valuable Player award, or is there something worse? And who was the MVP?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 4 Extras – Fowl Play , by Kathy Lonergan: Sometimes the Apprentice Extras just show us amusing additional snippets. But sometimes they actually provide key information as to what happened on the show. This week, it’s key information – such as why Marisa and Derek were wearing street clothes in the drive-through! Read on to find out about this and more!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4, by Brian Towers: Kinetic finally had to go to the Boardroom to have somebody fired. How did this turnaround in both teams’ fortunes affect their weekly performance review? Was it just that Kinetic needed improvement, or did Arrow’s project manager, Aaron get a good review as well? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 4 – A Passion for Chicken Suits, by Betsy Wasser: For the fourth week in a row, Heidi is the Project Manager of Kinetic. Will the rest of the team begin to resent her? Can she keep up her winning streak?

Quitting the Game Leads to the Hall of Shame: Michelle from ‘The Apprentice: Los Angeles’ , by David Bloomberg: In the sixth season of The Apprentice, applicants should have a pretty good idea of what to expect. This is not your usual job interview. Perhaps they had no way to know they would be sleeping in tents, but is that a legitimate reason to quit? Should The Apprentice be viewed as a job interview or a reality show? The Reality TV Hall of Shame induction of Michelle discusses all of these issues.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Michelle Lost , by David Bloomberg: You may be thinking, “Why is David writing about why Michelle lost – she quit!” Ah, but perhaps the main reason she quit is that she was going to be fired anyway. Besides, watching Michelle has been a learning experience all around. So let’s learn why Michelle lost.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3, by Brian Towers: Only one team had to perform in the challenge this week, but we got to see a lot more of them than usual. Aaron led his half to victory – does it mean somebody on Arrow finally gets a good performance review? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 3 Extras – Hollywood or Bussed, by Kathy Lonergan: We saw enough on this week’s edition of The Apprentice to show us that Michelle would have been fired if she hadn’t quit. But what did we miss? Even more reasons why Michelle would have been fired if she hadn’t quit! In her debut article for RNO, Kathy brings us all the action from the Apprentice webisode and other footage that didn’t make it to our TV screens.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 3 - Take This Job and Shove It, by Betsy Wasser: Kinetic won last week, so they don’t even have to compete. What are they going to do with themselves? More importantly, what kind of a toll is sleeping in tents taking on team Arrow?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 2 Extras – What’s in a Name?, by Jenn Brasler: We had to watch Kinetic at the Playboy Mansion this week, so that means there wasn’t a lot of time for other, arguably more important scenes. For instance, wonder how the teams got their names? And what celebrity joined Trump and Ivanka to find out what those names were? The bunnies were more important, but the extras fill us in.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Carey Lost , by David Bloomberg: After a task that didn’t exactly go swimmingly, Michelle was rude and argumentative, but Carey was the one who got fired. How did such a promising guy hit the pavement so early? Why did Carey lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 2 MVP and LVP – Sharks in the Water, by Jennifer McBride: Jennifer is starting to feel sorry for some of the inhabitants of Tent City. After all, they have to live on the lawn next door to a mansion while the other team gets to live in luxury and take field trips to the Playboy Mansion. But that doesn’t mean one of those tent-dwellers doesn’t deserve a Least Valuable Player award. Who will it be this week?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Weekly Performance Review, Episode 2, by Brian Towers: Arrow missed the target again in the second task. But how did each player on both teams do when it came to business (not bathing suit modeling)? Brian gives them their weekly performance reviews.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 2 - Making a Splash , by Betsy Wasser: If you suspected that The Apprentice’s move to Los Angeles was just a big excuse to get the candidates into swimwear, well, you’d be right. Several candidates show off their rockin’ bodies in this week’s swimwear design challenge. Can Heidi’s team keep up their winning record?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles – Why Martin Lost , by David Bloomberg: Frank was loud and almost certainly led the team in a way that could not result in a win. But Martin was the one who was fired. Why didn’t Trump get rid of the guy who was the target of almost everybody on the team? Why did Martin lose?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 1 Extras – Save the Car Wash, Save the World, by Jenn Brasler: We know the candidates on The Apprentice are smart, but did you know they possess some rare special talents? Is Martin really psychic? Does Stefani have a super-human stomach? And does Kristine possess the power to toss off the perfect one-liner? The extras give us some insight.

What ‘The Apprentice: Los Angeles’ Applicants Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Each group of Apprentice applicants is able to use the previous one as their guide – though too often they don’t. Now that we’ve reached the sixth group, hopefully they have learned some important lessons about the way decisions are made. David outlines it all here in this blueprint for future columns on why each applicant lost. This is what Apprentice applicants should have learned if they want to be the next Bill, Kelly, Kendra, Randal, or Sean.

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 1 MVP and LVP – Dude, Where’s My Car Wash?, by Jennifer McBride: It’s a new season and a new coast for The Apprentice. Now there’s also a new writer here on RealityNewsOnline writing about the Most Valuable Player and Least Valuable Player for each episode of the show. What are Jennifer’s first impressions? And who wins the coveted prizes?

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Weekly Performance Review, Episode 1, by Betsy Wasser: The newest batch of Apprentice wannabes have completed their first task and seen their first firing. Now it’s time for Brian to take out the evaluation forms and give them their first performance review. Who “Needs Improvement”? Who got the highest rating? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice: Los Angeles, Episode 1: Working At the Car Wash, by Betsy Wasser: In the classic disco song “Car Wash,” we learn, “You might not ever get rich, But let me tell ya, It's better than diggin' a ditch.” After the first car wash task, one candidate might soon find himself diggin’ a ditch. Who gets fired first? Maybe this guy? Read on!

The Apprentice Los Angeles Sneak Preview: Pitching a Tent , by Betsy Wasser: NBC is offering a sneak preview of the sixth season of The Apprentice. Viewers can check out the first 20 minutes online before Sunday’s premiere… or just read RNO’s recap of all the action!

The Apprentice, Season 6 Preview: California, Here We Come! , by Betsy Wasser: The sixth season of NBC’s The Apprentice, held in sunny Los Angeles, promises some new twists and turns for the candidates. What’s going to happen, and who are those vying for a spot as Donald Trump’s next apprentice? Read on!

Trump to Carolyn: You’re Fired , by Betsy Wasser: Carolyn Kepcher has been one of Donald Trump’s faithful viceroys not only in the hit show The Apprentice, but also in their long-standing business relationship. But now, those dreaded words, “You’re fired,” have been addressed to Carolyn herself. What happened?

The Apprentice 5, The Finale Extras: Britain vs. the U.S., by Jenn Brasler: This season’s Apprentice finale pitted an American against an Englishman, with the Brit coming out on top. But which American faced off with a Russian? And which Canadians put the kibosh on some of the Brit’s plans?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, The Finale , by Brian Towers: The final tasks have been performed, the final boardroom arguments made, and a winner assigned. But there are still the final performance reviews to hand out! Everyone in Brian's office for their reports! Will Sean be as happy with his review as he was at the finale?

The Apprentice 5: Why Sean Won, by David Bloomberg: Sean was fun to watch, but that wasn’t why he was hired. So why was he? He was only project manager twice to Lee’s four times, after all, and isn’t leadership supposed to be the most important factor? Yes, it is. So let’s investigate and find out why Sean won.

The Apprentice 5: Why Lee Lost, by David Bloomberg: Despite being in a number of Boardroom situations throughout the season, Lee managed to make it to the final two. But second place was as far as he was destined to go. Was his age the problem, as Sean tried to make it out to be, or was there something more? Why did Lee lose?

The Apprentice 5 Finale: Barenaked Hockey , by Betsy Wasser: We’ve finally come to the finale. Will Trump admire the many times that Lee volunteered to be Project Manager? Or will he decide that Sean’s experience gives him an advantage? Will the final tasks even matter? Read on.

The Apprentice 5, Episode 14 Extras: Who’s That Guy?, by Jenn Brasler: Pepi wasn’t the only unrecognizable person on this week’s episode of The Apprentice. Gold Rush find themselves struggling to figure out the identity of one Lenny Clarke - they aren’t even sure if he’s dead or alive. How important is he to their task, and how hard is it to find info about him? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 14, by Brian Towers: This week, Lee and Sean started their final tasks- managing charity events for Trump. How are the final two- and their teams- doing so far? Who picked the better team? Who is making mistakes? Read on for the candidates’ reviews for the week.

The Apprentice 5, Episode 14: Love and Loyalty, by Betsy Wasser: Final two candidates Lee and Sean must choose their teams. To no one’s surprise, Lee chose Lenny out of loyalty, and Sean chose Tammy, in part because of his crush on her. Who else will they choose for their teams? And which will win out- love or loyalty?

The Apprentice 5: Why Allie and Roxanne Lost , by David Bloomberg: Roxanne and Allie did everything together during their time on The Apprentice, so it only seems fitting that they were fired together – and their loss will be addressed together. Was the reason for their firing really, as Trump indicated, because they turned on one another? Or was it something much more basic than that? Why did Allie and Roxanne lose?

The Apprentice 5: Who Will Win?, by Betsy Wasser: With 16 other contenders out of the way, final two Lee and Sean are ready to battle it out to see who will be the fifth winner of The Apprentice. Let’s take a look at their records so far to predict who wll be the winner.

The Apprentice 5, Episode 13 Extras: They Fight and Fight…, by Jenn Brasler: …And fight and fight and fight. Fight, fight, fight! Fight, fight, fight! The Allie and Roxanne show!

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 13, by Jenn Brasler: This week Jenn departs from the norm and takes a look at the tallies of the final two contestants, Lee and Sean. Will their past mailroom and corner office assignments provide any clues as to which will win?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 13, by Brian Towers: This week, we dropped from the final four to the final two. How did each of the four do as far as their performance reviews? Did the women deserve their dual firings? Do the guys deserve to still be around?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 13: Suite Victory, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates enter the world of fashion, designing new uniforms for Embassy Suites. You’d think that would put the all-female Synergy team at an advantage. But Gold Rush has a secret weapon: Sean’s self-proclaimed metrosexuality. Can his knowledge of fabrics pull them through?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 12 Extras: Mean Girls , by Jenn Brasler: This week Allie and Roxanne slid down a few spots in almost everyone’s books. Then again, Tammy may have, too, since she wouldn’t stop whining about them. Was Synergy’s signage problem really all Roxanne’s fault? Why doesn’t Allie think she and Roxanne ganged up on Tammy? And will Tammy ever stop whining?

The Apprentice 5: Why Tammy Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tammy’s loss might look like it disproves David’s rule about scheming and plotting not working. But is that really the case? Did Trump fall for the tag-team of Allie and Roxanne? Or is there a deeper reason for Tammy’s firing? Why did Tammy lose?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12, by Brian Towers: In a week in which neither team turned in an especially winning product, the performance reviews are bound to be especially harsh. Read on to find out what Brian thought of Roxanne and Allie’s behavior, Tammy’s leadership, and the messy display Sean and Lee created.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 12, by Jenn Brasler: Five candidates have become four, but no one is sure if the remaining four are the best people for the job. Even the executives couldn’t say all nice things about the winning team this week. Does anyone deserve the corner office? Or should they all be forced to slave away in the mailroom?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 12: Marry Me, Ivanka, by Betsy Wasser: Fans of The Apprentice tend to agree on one thing: Ivanka Trump has been an outstanding addition to the show. This week, she turns in one of the finest boardroom performances ever. Marry me, Ivanka Trump.

The Apprentice 5: Why Michael Lost, by David Bloomberg: The most surprising part of Michael’s firing was that it hadn’t happened weeks earlier. His team didn’t seem to lose because of him, though, so what caused Trump to send Michael packing? Why did Michael lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 11 Extras: Much Ado About Steak , by Jenn Brasler: This week’s task combined two of Trump’s favorite things: food and women. Jenn suspects he only gave the candidates this task so that he could live vicariously through them. Read on to find out how Lee is not like Raj, what other ideas Lee had for Gold Rush’s events, and which female candidate the guys think is the best.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11, by Brian Towers: Roxanne was the project manager of the winning team. But how was her performance? She can deliver the steaks, but can she deliver the goods? Read on to see how she and the other candidates fared this week.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 11, by Jenn Brasler: Sometimes when boys and girls face off, there’s hair-pulling and name-calling. On The Apprentice, there’s cheerleader-monopolizing. Classy. Read on to find out who gets a “rah-rah-rah” for their good work and who gets expelled for not meeting Trump’s standards.

The Apprentice 5, Episode 11: Girls Against Boys , by Betsy Wasser: With Gold Rush nearly decimated, Trump reshuffles the teams, and lo and behold, it winds up being men against women. Lee is a recent college graduate leading an all male team in a task that involves football and steak. It should be an easy win… right?

The Apprentice 5: Why Tarek Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tarek might not have done anything in his final task to cause his team to lose, but that wasn’t enough to save him. Was it because he had been on thin ice for a while with Trump? Was it because he picked a fight with Charmaine, the other fired candidate? Or is there more to it? Why did Tarek lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 10 Extras: Tarek and Charmaine, Sitting in a Tree, by Jenn Brasler: …Not exactly K-I-S-S-I-N-G. But Jenn thinks they should be. We saw most of their fights already this week, but the extra footage reveals how they really feel about each other. They love each other, right? Or is Jenn’s imagination just getting away from her?

The Apprentice 5: Why Charmaine Lost , by David Bloomberg: Charmaine didn’t do anything halfway – except maybe her attempts to lead. When she went out, it was not for one little thing, but for many big things. What are they all? Read on to find out why Charmaine lost.

The Apprentice 5: Why Andrea Lost , by David Bloomberg: David’s a bit late in dealing with Andrea’s loss, but really, who can blame him? I mean, who wants to have to deal with Andrea? Is that also the main reason she lost, or were there plenty of other reasons to fire her? Why did Andrea lose?

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 10 , by Jenn Brasler: With just eight contestants remaining, you’d think the candidates would all be trying to show Trump how great they are. You’d be wrong. Even on the winning team, Synergy, didn’t impress much. Does anyone from either team deserve to luxuriate in the corner office this week?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 10: Cutting It Close, by Betsy Wasser: Sean was the only member of Synergy who didn’t want Andrea to get fired last week. The other members of the team haven’t exactly forgotten about it. Will he be able to recover and get the job done?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 9 Extras: Anything You Can Do…, by Jenn Brasler: …Andrea can do better. She can do anything better than you. She’s a better leader, a better follower, a better seller, and just a better person in general. And even though Trump didn’t hire her, she doesn’t need him anyway. She’ll just go home to her mountain.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 9, by Jenn Brasler: Andrea was fired this week, and there was much rejoicing. (Yay!) Even if you’ve been living in a cave without the Internet, you probably know that Jenn will be punishing her by making her go back to the mailroom this week. But who from Gold Rush will join her there? And who will get to spend some time in the corner office? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9, by Brian Towers: The Apprentice is back, and so is Brian, dishing out the Performance Reviews. How does Synergy’s loss, and subsequent falling apart, reflect on their reviews? How will Andrea and her controlling attitude rate? And what about Lee’s win? Was it enough to score a good review? Also, make sure to take the special survey at the end of the article!

The Apprentice 5, Episode 9: Missing the Boat , by Betsy Wasser: As project manager of Synergy, Allie misses the boat- literally. She and Tammy find themselves stuck on Ellis Island as the rest of the team completes the task. Can she possibly recover from such a mistake?

The Apprentice 5: Why Leslie Lost , by David Bloomberg: Leslie waited until she could avoid being project manager no longer, which meant she really needed to have a stellar outing. She didn’t. Once again, Gold Rush lost. Once again, the project manager paid. Did she deserve to go? What should she have done differently? Why did Leslie lose?

The Apprentice 5: Why Lenny Lost , by David Bloomberg: Trump’s flunkies always tell him after a firing that it was obvious, the only possible decision. But when it came to Lenny, David says that really was the case. What made it such a simple decision? Why did Lenny lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 7 & 8 Extras: The Kids are All Right, but Gold Rush Isn’t , by Jenn Brasler: Gold Rush lost another two tasks this week, failing to impress executives from Ace Hardware and sell enough pizza sandwiches to overtake Synergy. But doesn’t Synergy have enough trouble having to deal with Andrea? Does the seldom-seen Tammy have any problems with her? And why is Trump worried about having to deal with another drama queen?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 7 & 8, by Brian Towers: Two episodes this week means double the performance evaluations for our wannabe Apprentices! Who earns an "unsatisfactory" for completely poor performance? What rating will Lee's efforts to sell 1000 sandwiches receive? And what about perpetually persecuted Tarek? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 5, Episode 8: P’eatzza My Mind , by Betsy Wasser: Lee put his neck on the line for the soon to be fired Lenny. Is his loyalty admirable or misguided? Is he too much of a politician to win?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 7: This One’s for the Children , by Betsy Wasser: Lenny fans rejoice! Our favorite morose Russian is finally Project Manager. Everything he does stands in a clear contrast to his opponent, Michael. Can Michael possibly compete?

The Apprentice 5 Extras, Episode 6: Jingle All the Way , by Jenn Brasler: Most people didn’t have many issues with Bryce before this week. Jenn did. And now she has even more issues with him. Read on to find out why Bryce is full of himself and why he doesn’t seem to understand this show.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 6 , by Jenn Brasler: As the numbers of candidates dwindle, the remaining hopefuls should be stepping up their game and making sure Trump sees all of their good qualities and none of their bad. Who’s doing that? Who’s screwing up more than doing well? And does anyone know who Michael is?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 6, by Brian Towers: Gold Rush got their acts together a little this week, getting along better than they have in the past. However, their newfound love for one another didn’t help them win. Inside, Brian tells it like it is about who did well and who needs a lot of work.

The Apprentice 5: Why Bryce Lost , by David Bloomberg: For the second week in a row, David adds more to his column than simply a walk through what somebody did right and wrong. That’s because for the second week in a row, Trump fired somebody for doing what was right in the real world, but perhaps wrong in the game. What happened this time around? Why did Bryce lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 6: Feels Like an Arby’s Night , by Betsy Wasser: This week, Lee misses another task because he is observing a religious holiday. Will his team be able to compete without him?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 5 Extras: Sean as James Bond in “Diamonds are Forever”, by Jenn Brasler: Move over, Daniel Craig: Sean is the new James Bond. Or at least he knows the theme song. We know he has the looks and the accent, but does he have any stealth skills? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 5, by Jenn Brasler: If you’ve read any of Jenn’s Apprentice articles this season, you can probably guess who she’ll put in the corner office and mailroom for Synergy. But who will receive the honor and dishonor for Gold Rush? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5, by Brian Towers: This week saw particularly heavy infighting in both groups, led by Andrea's brash attitude toward her Project Manager, Roxanne. On Gold Rush, Tarek and Lenny didn't get along, Dan clashed with Lee, and... well, it's a mess. Brian makes it simple, inside!

The Apprentice 5: Why Dan Lost , by David Bloomberg: David doesn’t usually comment on who should have been fired, just on why they were. But in this case, Trump was so obviously wrong, especially in the reason given, David just can’t contain himself to simply answering the usual question: Why did Dan lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 5: Crusin’ for a Bruisin’ , by Betsy Wasser: Lenny is certainly not one to hold back his opinion. When the teams are tasked with doing a commercial for a cruise line in just three hours, he’s vocal about how it should be done. Is there room for his opinion and for project manager Dan’s? I think we’re going to need a bigger boat.

The Apprentice 5: Why Brent Lost , by David Bloomberg: Brent couldn’t have caused his team’s loss, because Brent didn’t actually do anything. So why did he become the target of choice in the Boardroom? What could Brent have done differently? Why did Brent lose?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 4 Extras: The Melancholy Woes of Brent Michael Buckman , by Jenn Brasler: Woe is Brent, the self-described smartest candidate in Apprentice history! Woe to the marginalized, unfit, inappropriate, too-unique-to-be-accepted Brent! Woe to Brent Michael Buckman, who will forever be sold up the river!

The Apprentice 5: Why Theresa Lost , by David Bloomberg: Two weeks ago, Theresa volunteered to be the project manager and thought she knew how to lead – or at least how to blame people when they failed under her “management.” Considering that David always advises contestants to strive for leadership positions, why was Theresa’s case different? Why did Theresa lose?

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 4, by Jenn Brasler: Brent was incompetent. Brent was inappropriate. Brent was a loser. Brent was weak. Brent was fired. So that makes him an easy pick for the mailroom, right? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4, by Brian Towers: After four weeks and endless complaining from his teammates, Brent was finally given the heave-ho. But was Brent the only poor performer this week? And who did an excellent job? What rating will Bryce's winning idea net him? Brian has all the Performance Reviews, inside!

The Apprentice 5, Episode 4: Don’t Squeeze the Charmaine , by Betsy Wasser: Charmaine was shocked to hear that Theresa got fired, in part, because she didn’t take her to the Boardroom. Determined to prove herself to Trump, she volunteers to lead her team. Will they put the squeeze to Charmaine?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 3 Extras: Teed Off , by Jenn Brasler: Theresa thought that being a psychotherapist would help her get ahead on The Apprentice. She was obviously wrong. But will it help her accept being fired? And if she had stuck around, would she have been able to help Andrea act like a normal human being?

The Apprentice 5: Why Stacy Lost , by David Bloomberg: We’re running a bit behind, but it’s time to look back at Stacy’s firing from The Apprentice. She said she felt threatened by Brent, apparently thinking that would act as a strike against him. Instead, it turned out to hurt her cause. Is that the only reason she was fired, or is there more to the story? Why did Stacy lose?

The Apprentice 5: Why Pepi Lost , by David Bloomberg: We’re running a bit behind, but it’s time to look back at Pepi’s firing from The Apprentice. He volunteered to lead his team but was sidetracked by the Brent/Stacy fight. Was that his only problem, or was there more? Why did Pepi lose?

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 3, by Jenn Brasler: Synergy had a great week, completing their corporate retreat task with flying colors. Gold Rush, however, was a very different story. Does anyone from the disastrous team deserve to sit in a corner office? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3, by Brian Towers: This week, the contestants were tasked with setting up a corporate retreat for car dealers. Some closed the deal early, others were left idling. How did the golfing disaster go over? Brian has all the performance reviews, inside!

The Apprentice 5, Episode 3: Shark Bait , by Jenn Brasler: Andrea thinks that if she’s the project manager for Synergy and can manage Brent, Trump will fall at her feet and worship her. She also thinks that giving him busy work and keeping him out of the way will guarantee a win even if he screws up. Will her plan work? Or is she setting herself up for a fall? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 5 Extras, Episode 2, by Jenn Brasler: This week we saw double on The Apprentice - two Trumps and two firings. The extras, unfortunately, don’t quite measure up. Still, read on to find out why Michael might be smarter than he’s been portrayed, why Pepi needs to be quiet, and why Stacy can now relate to the criminals she defends.

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 2, by Jenn Brasler: The big story of the week was the Brent/Stacy dustup, from which neither came out smelling exactly like a rose. Which one will wind up in the mailroom this week? And who will be joining him or her there? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Appraisals, Episode 2, by Brian Towers: Several of the candidates ran into trouble on The Apprenetice this week, and even those who escaped firing cannot escape their weekly performance reviews! Roxanne was one of the few who was critical of project manager Pepi. What does that say about her? Read on.

The Apprentice 5, Episode 2: Razor Burned, by Betsy Wasser: Meet Brent. What does his team think of him? Let’s just say that if he were a candy bar, he’d be Nutrageous, and is he were a brand of coffee, he’d be Chock Full of Nuts. If his team loses, will they be able to get rid of him?

The Apprentice 5, Episode 1 Extras: Seduced by Brainpower, by Jenn Brasler: Once again, Yahoo!’s Apprentice extras answer a few questions for us. What do Brent and Allie really think of each other? Does Summer have too much character for reality TV? And why did she really stand up for Tarek?

The Apprentice 5 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 1, by Jenn Brasler: With 18 diverse candidates with different skills and talents, some are bound to shine while others make total fools of themselves (like Brent). Who deserves the nicest office in the building? Who deserves mailroom duty (and maybe some paper cuts)? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 5: Why Summer Lost , by David Bloomberg: Summer could have used The Apprentice to spring to life. Instead she faced a tremendous fall into a winter of discontent. How did Summer manage to screw up so badly when her project manager could have easily taken the blame? Why did Summer lose?

The Apprentice 5 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 1, by Brian Towers: The Apprentice is back, and with it Brian's Weekly Performance Reviews! He's got a whole new crew of applicants to sort through - eighteen more chances to praise or rip apart someone's performance. Who gets a good review, and who is left crying in the breakroom? Which category does Lenny fall under? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 5, Episode 1: What’s the Big Deal?, by Betsy Wasser: The candidates are ready to see who will be the next Apprentice. Two new project managers square off. Who will come out on top? Will it be MENSA member Tarek or Harvard MBA Allie?

The Apprentice, Season 5 Preview: Fire When Ready , by Betsy Wasser: Donald Trump has been busy with more than just his media feud with Martha Stewart. He’s also gearing up for the fifth season of his show The Apprentice. Read on for a sneak preview of the challenges, the sponsors, and, of course, the candidates.

What ‘Apprentice 5’ Applicants Should Have Learned , by David Bloomberg: Each group of Apprentice applicants is able to use the previous one as their guide – though too often they don’t. Now that we’ve reached the fifth group, and hopefully they have learned some important lessons about the way decisions are made. David outlines it all here in this blueprint for future columns on why each applicant lost. This is what Apprentice applicants should have learned if they want to be the next Bill, Kelly, Kendra, or Randal.

Trump vs. Stewart: This Time, It’s Personal , by David Bloomberg: Over the course of reality TV, we have been witness to some nasty words and bitter fights, but none among such high-profile people as Donald Trump and Martha Stewart. Each has a different take on why Stewart’s show failed, and things are getting personal in this war of words.

Gold Medals for Apprentice 6?, by Betsy Wasser: They’re considered some of the most talented young people in their fields, and they want to prove that they’re the best of the best. So they live together, compete against each other, until at the end, one stands alone. Is it the Olympics… or The Apprentice? For Season 6, it’ll be both.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, The Finale , by Brian Towers: Trump has made his decision and Randal has been hired. But nobody can move on to a new job without getting a final performance review from their old one, right? So Brian is here to give the candidates their final evaluations.

The Apprentice 4: Why Randal Won , by David Bloomberg: Randal was a favorite to win for most of the series, it seems. In the end, he had tough competition from Rebecca, but he pulled it off. How did he become the frontrunner? And why did Randal win?

The Apprentice 4: Why Rebecca Lost, by David Bloomberg: Rebecca started out slow on The Apprentice, but eventually got to the point where she was giving Randal a run for his money. In some ways, it was too close to call; in others there was a clear winner. Why wasn’t Rebecca that winner? Why did Rebecca lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 13: All the Marbles , by Betsy Wasser: It’s time for the final task and the live finale, and this one’s for all the marbles. Will Rebecca be able to recover from losing her host for the comedy event? Is Randal in big trouble if his softball game is rained out? And is there any truth to the rumors that Trump will hire both candidates?

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12, by Brian Towers: Randal and Rebecca are head to head, trying to win the title of the Apprentice. With the help of previously-fired teammates, the two work on two separate tasks. Who has the advantage leading to the finale? Who has made poor decisions? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 4, Episode 12 Extras: The Dumbest Smart Girl , by Jenn Brasler: It’s always a good time (for the audience, at least) when booted candidates come back to help out with the final tasks. This time around is no exception, especially when Chris and Josh get together. Keep reading to find out what hijinks they were up to in the suite and who Chris called “the dumbest smart girl I’ve ever known.”

The Apprentice 4, Episode 12: Sweet Charity , by Betsy Wasser: Randal and Rebecca learn that they’re in the final two. They don’t have much time to sit back and enjoy it, though, as they have to negotiate for their desired staff and give right into two complicated projects.

The Apprentice 4: Why Alla Lost , by David Bloomberg: Alla was viewed by many as a top contender for the final spot, or even to win it all. But she went from great to fired in the span of just one challenge – what the heck happened? Why did Alla lose?

The Apprentice 4: Why Felisha Lost , by David Bloomberg: Felisha had been told she was the weakest player left. This played some games with her mind, which certainly didn’t help her on the Microsoft challenge. Was that the cause of her firing, or is there more? Why did Felisha lose?

The Apprentice 4: An Analysis of the Final Two , by Betsy Wasser: Soon, Donald Trump will be telling either Randal or Rebecca those two beautiful words – “You’re hired!” Who deserves it? Check out Betsy’s analysis of the two candidates’ performances and see what you think.

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 11 , by Gil Sery: It’s Final Four Time, and everyone wants to step up their game. Well, almost everyone. Some people are more concerned with the task, while others are more concerned with their fellow teammates. Read on to find out who’s who and who gets which assignment in the critical last task before the finale.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 11 Extras: Slinging Mud , by Betsy Wasser: As always, there was more to the most recent episode of The Apprentice than we saw on TV. What got left on the editing room floor? And after that boardroom, can Alla and Felisha still be friends?

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11 , by Brian Towers: Randal and Rebecca won their task convincingly, but do their performance reviews merit a champagne toast? And what about emotional Felisha and controlling Alla? Brian has all the info, and it's a click away!

The Apprentice 4, Episode 11: She's Out of Control, by Jenn Brasler: The final four candidates decide that it’s time to go for broke and fight as hard as they can to stay in the game. Can an obviously outmatched Felisha hold her own? Will Rebecca’s neuroses get the better of her? And is Alla too confident for her own good?

The Apprentice 4: Why Adam Lost, by David Bloomberg: Adam was young and inexperienced. OK, we know that and everybody knew that coming in. But is that why he was fired? Are there completely different reasons? Or was that something of a contributing factor? Why did Adam lose?

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 10 , by Gil Sery: Excel and Capital Edge competed to see who could promote a new fragrance better. What surprises were in store for them? Who came up smelling like a rose? And who smelled like yesterday’s laundry? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 10, by Brian Towers: With only five candidates left, each one needed to stand out as much as possible for all the right reasons. Who did well? Who needs improvement? Brian provides the dreaded weekly performance reviews for each candidate.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 10: Operation Sabotage, by Betsy Wasser: Rebecca and Randal are the only two members left on their team. They’re determined to win, even if it means resorting to sabotage. Will their sneaky behavior pay off, or will karma get them?

The Apprentice 4 Clip Show: Fired All Over Again , by Betsy Wasser: It’s time for another clip show, reminding us of what has happened on the past episodes of The Apprentice. But in addition to the stuff we already saw, we get a few insights from Trump on the firings, learn who had a crush on whom, and see some tears shed. Plus we get to see Markus fired all over again.

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 9, by Gil Sery: The boroughs were alive with the sound of music this week as both teams had to find an unsigned artist and write a song for him/her that would be played on XM Satellite Radio. The XM execs sang the praises of only one of the teams, but who were the MVP and LVP this week? The answers are waiting for you inside.

The Apprentice 4: Why Clay Lost , by David Bloomberg: Clay was beloved by… nobody. None of the contestants left in the suite are upset to see him go. And frankly, he was probably grating on most readers by now as well. How did Clay manage to stick around as long as he did? And was it just his attitude that got him fired, or was there more? Why did Clay lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 9 Extras: The It Factor , by Jenn Brasler: Whether or not Jide and Levi have “it,” and whether or not Clay thinks he has “it,” everyone’s least favorite problem child is out of the game this week. Read on to find out why Excel let Clay join their team, how Felisha performed on the task, and what Clay really thinks of Alla.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9 , by Brian Towers: Things are getting down to the wire on The Apprentice, and each applicant is trying to stand out. Who exceeded all expectations? Whose work was unsatisfactory? Brian brings us the weekly performance evaluations.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 9: Hitting a Sour Note , by Betsy Wasser: Randal is a viewer favorite to win. His teammates, however, have said that he’s not the most creative candidate. When the task focuses on creativity, can Randal survive?

The Apprentice 4: Why Marshawn Lost , by David Bloomberg : Marshawn has only one person to blame for being fired: herself. She could have easily made it to the next round, but she made some pretty horrible decisions. Why did she essentially sabotage herself? Why did Marshawn lose?

The Apprentice 4: Why Brian Lost , by David Bloomberg : The Force was not with Brian – in fact, he was lucky if he even knew what The Force was! But even with this handicap, Brian should have been able to make a much better showing. Why did he fail so miserably? Why did Brian lose?

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 8, by Gil Sery: This week’s task was all about creating a marketing display for the DVD release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, as well as the video game Battlefront II. So who used the Force and was led astray by the Dark Side? Find all the answers inside you shall.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 8, by Brian Towers: When it came to the Star Wars task, Capital Edge was a clear winner while Excel was a clear loser. But what about the individual performances on each team? Brian Towers is here to give his weekly performance evaluations!

The Apprentice 4, Episode 8 Extras: In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…, by Jenn Brasler: … Alla was a hero, Marshawn turned to the dark side, Clay was Darth Vader, and Trump fired a Wookie.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 8: Fired, You Are, by Betsy Wasser: An interactive display featuring Star Wars, the candidates must create. Complicated, this task becomes, due to lack of Star Wars knowledge the candidates possess. A master they must seek. Unavailable is Yoda. Talk like Yoda for the rest of the recap, Betsy will not.

The Apprentice 4: Why Markus Lost , by David Bloomberg: Markus could legitimately have been fired weeks ago – yet in leaving, he concluded that he had been railroaded. Did he have a legitimate beef or is it just so much more hot air? Why did Markus finally get sent packing? Why did Markus lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 7 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Gil Sery: Even after last week’s carnage, business continues as usual. Will the teams be evened out, and if so how? What exactly did Clay say to cause a controversy? And who gets the mailroom and the corner office this week? The answers are all inside.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 7 Performance Reviews, by Brian Towers: Randal has been selected to join a losing team twice now. Obviously, he’s impressed his peers. But has he impressed Brian, the man writing his performance review? Find out right here!

The Apprentice 4, Episode 7 Extras: When Will Markus Stop Talking, Clarice?, by Jenn Brasler: In this week’s somewhat predictable extra footage, Clay mocks, Randal rocks, and Markus talks… and talks… and talks… and then, surprisingly, makes some sense.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 7: Let’s Talk About Sex , by Betsy Wasser: Adam is eager to take the helm as project manager. He is a lot less eager to teach a Learning Annex class about relationships in the workplace. Can he lighten up and talk about S-E-X?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 6 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Gil Sery: Excel didn’t exactly live up to their name by having the worst loss in Apprentice history. With four people fired, who deserves mailroom duty, and does anyone get the corner office? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 4: Why Mark Lost , by David Bloomberg: Of all four people who were fired last week on The Apprentice, Mark was the least culpable. Yes, he did little more than fire baseballs, but does that mean he deserved to be fired as well? Even if he didn’t deserve it as much as the others, though, he was fired, and there were some legitimate reasons. Why did Mark lose?

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 6, by Brian Towers: The idea to sell baseball equipment didn't end well for Excel Corporation - but how will it affect their performance ratings? As always, Brian gives us the lowdown on all the remaining applicants, and it's all inside!

The Apprentice 4: Why James Lost , by David Bloomberg: Arguably, James should not have been fired. Josh and Jennifer were more than capable of shouldering all the blame. But that’s not what happened. Trump spread the blame around and James ended up with his fair share of it. So why did James lose?

The Apprentice 4: Why Jennifer M. Lost , by David Bloomberg: David already discussed why Josh lost and explained that Josh deserved the most blame. But what about Jennifer? Did she deserve a good chunk of blame too? Why did Jennifer lose?

The Apprentice 4: Why Josh Lost , by David Bloomberg: In a week where four Apprentice applicants were fired, one stands out as being the most responsible – Josh, the project manager. What did he do that was so wrong? Why does he deserve most of the blame? Why did Josh lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 6 Extras: Trump's Grand Slam , by Jenn Brasler: This week’s hyped “Boardroom first” turned out to be four firings for the price of one. Who knew Trump could hit a grand slam? Read on to find out exactly why James was fired (prepare to be disappointed), how Josh became project manager, and who kissed a fish.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 6: Friggin’ Slaughter , by Betsy Wasser: In a show that prompts so many sports metaphors – whether it’s “step up to the plate,” “swing for the fences,” or “hit a homerun” – it’s only apt that the candidates would finally have a sports-themed task. Who steps up to the plate? Which team swings for the fences? And who hits a homerun? Read on for the final score – the worst loss in Apprentice history.

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 5, by Gil Sery: Shakespeare posed the question, “What’s in a name?” This week, some contestants answered that question with, “Plenty, if you have a job interview riding on it.” Who mispronounced a name? Will that be enough to get them mailroom duty or is there something more to this task? And who gets the corner office this week? Yon answers lie but a click away.

The Apprentice 4: Why Kristi Lost , by David Bloomberg: Kristi and Jennifer were neck and neck going into the home stretch to see who would be fired. Trump got rid of Kristi; David thinks Trump was wrong. Why does David disagree? And even so, did Kristi break enough rules to justify being bounced? Why did Kristi lose?

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5, by Brian Towers: Another week, another convincing win by Excel. But not everyone gets a good rating from Brian, and we're not just talking about Markus. On the Captial Edge side, there is still a lot of room for improvement, and Brian lets the women have it for their shortcomings.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 5 Extras: Beauty Before Brains , by Jenn Brasler: This week’s extra footage reveals the men’s strategy, what Kristi thinks of Marshawn, and who stepped in to help lead the men. And if you thought Toral was delusional last week, you haven’t seen anything yet.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 5: The Rubble Man , by Jenn Brasler: Now that Capital Edge has six women to Excel’s eight men, they get to choose a man to join their team. They make a wonderful choice, but will it be enough to help them win? And if the men are now at a disadvantage, can Brian lead them to victory?

The Apprentice 4: Why Toral Lost , by David Bloomberg: Toral made many of the same mistakes on Trump’s version of The Apprentice as Dawn did just a day earlier on Martha Stewart’s version. But in her case, it goes even further. What’s worse is that David is in a bad mood, especially as it relates to people like Toral. Why did Toral lose?

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 4 , by Gil Sery: Both Excel and CapiToral Edge had to design new brand characters for Dairy Queen this week, but only one team’s wish for victory was granted. So who was the cherry on top and who got scooped? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4, by Brian Towers: The men of Excel got along well this week. Did the fact that they won the task help their performance reviews? And what about the women, who had a horrible idea, bad presentation, and didn't get along? Did any of them get a halfway decent review? Brian has all the answers, inside!

The Apprentice 4, Episode 4 Extras: Toral is Delusional , by Jenn Brasler: That title doesn’t exactly tell us anything we didn’t already know, right? But not to worry – this week’s extra Apprentice footage is very educational. Look inside to find out what Clay thought of his team’s jingle and what Mark thought of his genie costume. The only thing you won’t learn is exactly what Zip is supposed to be.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 4: Bitch Coat , by Betsy Wasser: After turning the team against him last week, Clay volunteers to be project manager. Can he be an effective leader when he’s wearing his “bitch coat”?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 3 Extras: Extra Toral Hate!, by Betsy Wasser: Jen W. has a lot to say about why her team lost their task. She wasn’t impressed with Rebecca as a project manager, and she thinks even less of Toral. And she swears she can throw a great party. This and other extras are right here!

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 3, by Gil Sery: It’s Gadget Guys vs. Gizmo Girls this week as Excel and Capital Edge hold competing technology fairs for seniors. Markus finally manages to take his foot out of his mouth and make a significant contribution to his team, and Rebecca takes on a leadership role despite her broken ankle. Who’s on the road to Trump-like riches, and who’s on the road to nowhere? The answers lie inside.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3, by Brian Towers: Aren’t you glad you don’t have to face Brian’s performance evaluations every week? This week, he lets everyone know who did a great job, who needs improvement, and what rating he thinks Trump himself deserves.

The Apprentice 4: Why Jennifer W. Lost , by David Bloomberg: Almost all the women thought that Toral should have been fired. Trump himself indicated that Toral likely should have been fired. But Toral wasn’t even among the options. Why didn’t Trump take out his wrath on Rebecca in Toral’s stead? Why did Jennifer W. end up with the blame? Why did Jennifer W. lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 3: How Can Seven Brilliant Women Be Wrong?, by Jenn Brasler: The candidates are sent to a retirement community to teach some senior citizens how to use modern technology. How will Markus’ TiVo tutorial go over? Can Jen W. the party planner create an inviting atmosphere? Can Rebecca stay in the game with a broken ankle? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 4: Why Chris Lost, by David Bloomberg: Chris and most of the rest of the men went into their second challenge with a cocky attitude. One man tried to argue with them – crazy Markus. So it might have seemed natural for Chris to bring crazy Markus with him into the Boardroom. Unfortunately for Chris, crazy Markus is the one who returned to the suite. What happened to turn things upside down? Why did Chris lose?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 2: MVPs and LVPs, Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Gil Sery: There can be no doubt that it was déjà vu all over again as the women creamed the men in a car advertising campaign for the second consecutive season. But whom among them deserves mailroom duty and who deserves the corner office? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 2 Extras: Accept Your Ego , by Jenn Brasler: Which men of Excel were responsible for the team’s cheesy taglines? Was Marshawn really as bad as Kristi thought? What did Alla think of the title of this recap? Find out in this week’s Apprentice 4 extras.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 2, by Brian Towers: Once again Brian takes us where employees fear to do – the dreaded Performance Evaluation. Who stood out this week, for good or for ill? Who needs improvement? Whose work is simply unacceptable?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 2: Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car , by Betsy Wasser: The candidates are challenged to come up with a campaign for Lamborghini. Marshawn is project manager for Capital Edge, and she’s incredibly hands off. Will the rest of her team be ready to hand her off to Trump?

The Apprentice 4: Why Melissa Lost, by David Bloomberg: Melissa gave her teammates good reason to dislike her – but that doesn’t always convince Trump. Why did he criticize Kristi but give Melissa the boot? Why did Melissa lose?

The Apprentice 4 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, Episode 1: One, Two, Three, Sweat!, by Gil Sery: With the start of a new season, it’s time once again to see who knew it and who blew it. Who deserves the corner office for their efforts and who would be better suited to the mailroom? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 4 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 1, by Brian Towers: Who screwed up this week on the season premiere of The Apprentice? Who stood out and did a good job in a sea of candidates? How did Capital Edge’s first Project Manager, Kristi, do? Brian is here to let you know.

The Apprentice 4, Episode 1 Extras: Melissa vs. Kristi , by Jenn Brasler: The Apprentice is back, and so are 18 ambitious, successful, driven, possibly slightly crazy candidates. We all know that Melissa was the first one to go, and we all saw that her antics left Trump with no choice but to fire her. She couldn’t possibly have caused any more trouble than we saw, right?

The Apprentice 4, Episode 1: We Can Work it Out , by Betsy Wasser: It’s the first task, and project manager Markus is nothing but nervous energy and stammering. Will he be the first to go?

What ‘Apprentice 4’ and ‘Martha Stewart Apprentice’ Applicants Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: Each group of Apprentice applicants was able to use the previous one as their guide – though too often they didn’t. Now that we’ve reached the fourth group – and the first for Martha Stewart – hopefully they have learned some important lessons about the way decisions are made. David outlines it all here in this blueprint for future columns on why each applicant lost. This is what Apprentice applicants should have learned if they want to be the next Bill, Kelly, or Kendra.

Apprentice Candidate’s Scandalous Past Revealed , by Betsy Wasser: Alla Wartenberg, one of the candidates on the upcoming season of The Apprentice has some experience that she might not have listed on her resume for Donald Trump. What’s the story? Read about it right here!

The Apprentice Season 4 Candidates Picked by Trump Himself , by Betsy Wasser: For the fourth season of The Apprentice, Donald Trump has selected the candidates personally. Will this eclectic group, including a former NFL player, an inventor, and a former stripper, make for the best season yet?

Hall of Shame Moment: The Apprentice 3’s Tana – Fumbling Her Way to Failure , by Betsy Wasser: Coming into the final task of The Apprentice, it was anyone’s game. Both Kendra and Tana had excellent records, so it was crucial to execute that last task as successfully as possible. But Tana, who had been so strong before, failed utterly. Not only did she find herself the runner-up, but she’s now earned herself a Reality TV Hall of Shame moment.

The Apprentice 3, Analysis of a Win: The Finale, by Angela Dalecki: We’ve finally reached the end of this season, and we have the result that’s seemed more and more inevitable as the weeks progressed: Kendra won! We’ll take a look back over past weeks and see if she truly deserved the grand prize. Why did Kendra win?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, The Finale: Buried Alive , by Mike DeGeorge: Kendra beat Tana in the Apprentice 3 finale. Who'd'a thunk it? But even in the face of a slam dunk performance by Kendra, some Tana fans are still complaining. In his final article of the season, Mike attempts to defend his winner.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 17 Extras: You’re Still Here? It’s Over!, by Jenn Brasler: Like Ferris Bueller said, it’s over. We should all go home. Why are we still here, watching extra footage and repeated scenes? There are only three new scenes, so if you have a few minutes, step inside and learn a little more about Tana and Kendra.

The Apprentice 3: Why Kendra Won, by David Bloomberg: Kendra stayed under the radar early in the game, which could have been her downfall later on. However, she pulled it out and had a successful final task. Was that the sole reason for Kendra getting hired, or is there more to it? Why did Kendra win?

The Apprentice 3: Why Tana Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tana looked great heading into the final round. But then, the Apprenticeship that she thought she had wrapped up was instead crumpled up and thrown into the garbage can. What happened? Why did Tana lose?

The Apprentice 3 Finale: Live From New York, by Betsy Wasser: Last week, it sure looked like Kendra had the job in the bag. Her event went great, and her team seemed to love her. But the show’s not over until Donald Trump says “You’re hired.” Could Tana pull off a win?

Apprentice 3, Analysis of the Final Task: Into the Stretch, by Angela Dalecki: Well, we’ve come down to the final two: Tana Gertz (Street Smarts) and Kendra Todd (Book Smarts). They were each put in charge of running a big-ticket event (with the help of some less-than-stellar former contestants). How did Tana and Kendra perform? Do they have what it takes to work for Trump? And which finalist should he choose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 16 Extras: Her Way, by Jenn Brasler: And now, the end is near / And so they face the final boardroom / My friend, I’ll say it clear / I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain / Kendra’s had a run that’s full / She’s traveled each and every highway / And more, much more than this / She did it her way.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 16: The Finish Line, by Betsy Wasser: It’s time for the final task. Both Kendra and Tana have a lot to accomplish without the best of teams to back them up. Will it be a race to the finish line, or will someone surge ahead?

The Apprentice 3, Analysis of the Final Two: The Games People Play, by Angela Dalecki: As we head into the finale, Angela takes a special look at the final two Apprentice contestants head to head. How do Tana and Kendra measure up?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 15: Negativity, by Mike DeGeorge: Craig is gone, which leaves us the epic battle of Tana vs. Kendra which Mike predicted weeks ago. Which candidate deserves to win? OK, we know which one Mike likes, but why should they win? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 3, Episode 15 Extras: Another One Bites the Dust, by Jenn Brasler: Are you happy? Are you satisfied? / Craig couldn’t stand the heat / Out of the doorway, the execs rip / ‘Cause Craig didn’t go too deep / Another one bites the dust / Another one bites the dust / And another one gone, and another one gone / Another one bites the dust.

The Apprentice 3: Why Craig Lost, by David Bloomberg: By being on the winning team for most of the season, Craig made it to the final three. But then everything changed and they began competing as individuals. Craig could not make it through the interview stage – in fact, it was unanimous among the company executives. What was his problem? Why did Craig lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 15: With Friends Like These, by Betsy Wasser: For weeks, Apprentice fans have been predicting a Tana-Kendra final two. There’s been virtually no buzz about Craig. Can he pull off an upset and make it to the final task?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 14: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bedazzle 'Em, by Mike DeGeorge: We're down to the final four, and the claws have really come out. At this point, you have to come up with something to really dazzle Trump and company. You can't gloss over the details, you have to show some polish in order to really shine. Who sparkles like a star and who fizzles like a dud? Mike gives his opinions inside!

The Apprentice 3, Analysis of a Win: Bedazzled by a Beefy T, by Angela Dalecki: In the final week of team tasks, Alex picked Tana to join him on Net Worth, most likely hoping that Magna would cease to perform as a functional team if archenemies Kendra and Craig were left to their own devices. Unfortunately for Alex, Kendra and Craig did manage to pull out a ninth win, despite their personal differences. Why did Magna win this week?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 14 Extras: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bedazzled, by Jenn Brasler: Wise at last, that Trump at last / Cut Alex down to his size at last / Bewitched, bothered, and beadazzled, no more. / Burned a lot, but learned a lot / Now Alex is gone, so we’ve earned a lot / Bewitched, bothered, and beadazzled, no more.

The Apprentice 3: Why Alex Lost , by David Bloomberg: Alex took a long losing streak into the Boardroom, but initially looked like he might pull it out. However, Tana turned it around and Alex was sent packing. How did she do it? Did he unintentionally give her the ammo while trying to gather his own? Why did Alex lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 14: Teed Off, by Betsy Wasser: For weeks, Kendra and Craig have been at each other’s throats. Now they have to be alone on a team together. Can they survive the experience?

The Apprentice 3: A Look at the Final Four , by Betsy Wasser: With only four candidates left, the question on everyone’s minds is: Who will be the next Apprentice? In this article, Betsy analyzes the past performances of Alex, Craig, Kendra, and Tana to predict who has the right stuff to head one of Trump’s companies.

The Apprentice 3, Analysis of a Win: I Can't Believe It's Not Clutter! , by Angela Dalecki: This week, Magna increased their winning streak to eight tasks in a row when Net Worth failed again to produce anything even remotely practical. Team Magna has three members of this season’s Final Four: Craig, Kendra, and Tana. But how did things really go for them this week? Why did they win?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 13: Tabled, by Mike DeGeorge: The challenge has become not who impresses Mike the most, but if anyone impresses him at all. It shouldn't be a big shock that he's ready to throw the whole season on the trash heap and forget about it. But first, there are performances to evaluate.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 13 Extras: No Risk, by Jenn Brasler: This is crazy defeatist talk / Why commit corporate suicide, there’s no risk / There’s no call for any action at all / When you have Bren on your side.

The Apprentice 3: Why Bren Lost, by David Bloomberg: Bren made to the Final Five, and he had Final Four in the palm of his hand. Alex had blown, almost completely by himself, the Staples clutter challenge. But suddenly, things weren’t looking so rosy for Bren. What happened? Why did Bren lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 13: That Was Easy, by Betsy Wasser: The candidates attempt to cut the clutter, but they certainly don’t cut the drama. Alex and Bren love each other. Kendra and Craig hate each other. Tana loves her sandwich. And the winners of this challenge get the best reward ever!

The Apprentice 3, Analysis of a Win: A Lonely Drive, by Angela Dalecki: This week, Magna pulled out yet another win over the hapless Net Worth team by designing a killer brochure for the new Pontiac Solstice. Did Kendra, Tana and Craig truly deserve the win, or did they just get lucky because Chris, Alex, and Bren were so horrible? Did everyone contribute equally to the task? What problems did Magna have, and what can they do to fix them in time for next week?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Working , by Mike DeGeorge: Tana and Craig sure enjoyed their reward, didn't they? Maybe next time they'll actually do something to earn it. That's right, Mike has some choice words for just about everyone this week, but saves his special venom for certain members of Magna. Plus, a special message for all those who doubted his choice of Kendra to win!

The Apprentice 3, Episode 12 Extras: Cry Me a River, by Jenn Brasler: You don’t have to say what you did / We already know, we found out from Trump / Now Chris has no chance at final four / He’s out the door / It don’t make us sad about it / Cry us a river.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 12: Driven, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates design a brochure for a new car, and all of them are driven. Chris is driven to prove himself to Trump. Kendra is driven to stay up all night working. And Tana and Craig are driven to get a good night’s sleep. Who ends up driven… home in a cab?

First ‘Apprentice’ Winner Bill Rancic Hears “You’re Hired” Again, by David Bloomberg: Bill Rancic’s contract with Donald Trump expires April 15. What will he do next? Who tells him, “You’re hired,” once the original contract is over? Read on to find out.

‘Apprentice 3’ Finale Cut to an Hour, Viewers Breathe Sigh of Relief , by David Bloomberg: The finale for The Apprentice 2 was long, tedious, and needlessly drawn-out. It seems producers and NBC learned from this, as the finale for The Apprentice 3 will only be an hour long. Find out the details right here!

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11: American Idiots, by Mike DeGeorge: There's more of what we love about The Apprentice this week! Bad voiceovers, condescending teammates, bad leadership, tongue-tied presenters, and more! Shockingly, there was some good to be found this week. No, really! Don't believe me? Check inside!

Apprentice 3 Chris’ Temper Gets Him Arrested – Will It Get Him Fired Too?, by Wesley Rice: Throughout The Apprentice 3, Chris has gotten a reputation for volatility and a bad temper. It seems these are not confined to the game, as he just got himself arrested for disorderly conduct.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 11 Extras: Poor Angie, by : Oh, Angie / Well, you came and you choked, you were quaking / And Trump sent you away / Oh, Angie / You freaked out, Chris and Alex were flaking / And we wish you could stay / Oh, Angie.

The Apprentice 3: Why Angie Lost , by David Bloomberg: Angie and Chris have seen Donald Trump in the Boardroom for weeks straight – they have become the Ulong Tribe of The Apprentice. Both of them screwed up, but only one of them was fired. Why did Trump point at Angie? Why did Angie lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 11: Get Me to the Presentation On Time, by Jenn Brasler: I’m modeling clothes in the morning / Ding dong, Trump is gonna chime / I’ll make a racket / And forget a jacket / But get me to the presentation on time!

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 10: Meat Heads, by Mike DeGeorge: This episode is all about the business lessons! Uncreative ideas, fights between co-workers, flirting... it's The Apprentice at it's finest! How does Mike think everyone did this week? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 10 Extras: Pork Princess, by Jenn Brasler: Stephanie eats meat! Stephanie plots against Chris! Stephanie fails! Stephanie goes home!

The Apprentice 3: Why Stephanie Lost , by David Bloomberg: It seemed obvious that Chris, f-bombs and all, would be leaving The Apprentice this week. However, once they got into the Boardroom, Stephanie was the one to hear the dreaded, “You’re fired.” Why was she seen as even worse than Chris and his short temper? Why did Stephanie lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 10: Pizza My Mind , by Betsy Wasser: Chris has a volatile temper. What happens when you mix that volatile temper with a stressful task… and nicotine withdrawal? This week, the members of Net Worth find out.

The Apprentice 3: Why Erin Lost , by David Bloomberg: Erin had always done well in the Boardroom – until the time it really counted. She thought she could turn things against Angie or Chris. What happened to turn Trump against her instead? Why did Erin lose?

The Apprentice 3 Corner Office/Mailroom, Episode 9: Torn Between Two Whiners , by Mel Ellis: After some pitiful performances from pretty much everyone but Craig, Mel is having a hard time deciding who is going to be working in the mailroom. Let’s hope there are lots of stamps to lick and envelopes to stuff

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9: Boxing Day, by Mike DeGeorge: Last week, Mike predicted a disaster for Craig. Didn't exactly work out that way. Still, you can't consider it a negative since Erin got the heave-ho. What did she do wrong, and how can the others improve?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 9 Extras: The Boardroom Boogie, by Jenn Brasler: In case you needed further proof that Erin didn’t take the boardroom seriously, here is it. Plus, more wackiness from Craig and more anger from Chris.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 9: The Box , by Betsy Wasser: Behold, The Box. Apprentice candidates are forever preoccupied with it. They want to think outside of it. They berate others for being stuck inside it. And this week, when Craig finally becomes project manager, he embraces it. Can Craig survive The Box?

The Apprentice 3 Special: Recapping the Recap, by Betsy Wasser: In this week’s episode of The Apprentice, we watched nine people get fired, yet no one left the show? How is that possible? Why it’s the traditional recap show, what else?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 8: Excuse Me, Stewardess? I Speak Jive…, by Mike DeGeorge: John was fired this week, but it seems like all anyone is talking about is Tana the MILF. Well, Mike is no exception. In addition, you'll hear Mike's views on Gene Simmons, as well as his predictions on not only who will be in the final two, but why the others will be fired! It's a click away!

The Apprentice 3, Episode 8 Extras: Tana in the Hizzy , by Jenn Brasler: Could Tana have been more adorable? Could Gene Simmons have been more inappropriate? Could Chris have come closer to a nuclear meltdown? This week’s extra footage provides the answers, which are yes, yes, and oh, yes.

The Apprentice 3, MVPs and LVPs: Episodes 4-8 Corner Office & Mailroom Assignments, by Mel Ellis: Mel has some catching up to do, but there is no statute of limitations on mailroom duty! Join her as she brings us up to date on who has the view and who carries the mail. It's all inside!

The Apprentice 3: Why John Lost, by David Bloomberg: Chris yelled at George and Carolyn in the Boardroom. He was the Project Manager whose team failed after he had delegated an important task. But Chris was not the one sent home! What did John do that was so bad as to overcome Chris’ faults? Why did John lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 8: Got MILF?, by Betsy Wasser: Remember a few episodes back when Alex declared himself the whitest man on the planet? Meet Tana, the whitest woman. Can this self-proclaimed “MILF from Iowa” possibly negotiate with rappers?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 7: The Bold and the Beautiful, by Mike DeGeorge: It's pretty obvious that John didn't think much of Audrey's performance on this week's task. Considering Mike's admitted lack of objectivity toward Audrey, what is his take on who should have been fired? Is it business, or personal? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 3, Episode 7 Extras: Beauty is Only Skin Deep, by Jenn Brasler: We know that Audrey had a meltdown this week. But who else did? Did anyone win Trump’s $1,000 golf ball bet? And what else did John and Audrey say to each other? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 3: Why Audrey Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was obvious from the start that Audrey was going to be fired this week. However, the reasons go further than perhaps anybody could have imagined. Why did Audrey lose? Here’s a hint: It’s not because she is beautiful.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 7: Tears of a Clown, by Betsy Wasser: Betsy’s TV boyfriend John clashes with project manager Audrey this week. Can he survive the experience? And if he doesn’t, will Betsy be consolable?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 6: Tara It Up, by Mike DeGeorge: We hadn't seen much of Tara, mostly because she hasn't screwed up too much. All that ends this week, of course. Who did a good job? Who was to blame for the loss? Can Mike be brought to care? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 6 Extras: She’s Just, She’s Just Tara from the Block, by Jenn Brasler: Despite her claim that she knew the urban demographic better than anyone on the show, Tara got kicked to the curb this week. But was Net Worth’s failure really her fault? What did her team really think of her? And where did “tear it up” come from? These answers, and more, in this week’s Extras column.

The Apprentice 3: Why Tara Lost, by David Bloomberg: Tara had been doing fine in the first four weeks of The Apprentice. We never saw her fighting, causing drama, raising a ruckus, or doing anything else that often gets contestants airtime. She volunteered to be the Project Manager because she thought she had all the answers. But that leads us to one big question: Why did Tara lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 6: American Graffiti, by Betsy Wasser: The candidates are challenged to create a graffiti ad in Harlem for a PlayStation game. Tara says she knows Harlem very well and knows exactly what the concept should be. We all know that this means she’ll be either the hero or the goat. Read on to see which it is.

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5: They Can't Even Fail Creatively, by Mike DeGeorge: There seems to be a distinct lack of creativity in The Apprentice this season. One task has a creative idea but doesn't do anything with it. The other team just isn't creative, period. They're not even creative in who goes to the boardroom! When the reward is more fun to watch than the task, you've got problems! Mike breaks it down for you, right here!

The Apprentice 3: Why Michael Lost, by David Bloomberg: Michael has had a target on his head for at least two weeks now. But he did not particularly play an integral role in the latest challenge. So why did the target stay on him rather than moving elsewhere? Why did Michael lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 5 Extras: The Scapegoat Says, "Bleat", by Jenn Brasler: Why did Bren really target Stephanie for the boardroom? What really happened in the Bren/Stephanie food argument? And who did the other members of Magna want to see get fired? The extra footage has the answers

The Apprentice 3, Episode 5: Trailer Trashed, by Betsy Wasser: This week, each team gets an Airstream trailer to use to make a mobile business. Magna quickly comes up with a massage service, but is it a creative enough idea? And will anyone go for Net Worth’s casting call idea?

Reality TV Hall of Shame: Quitting and Making Excuses: Verna Felton from 'The Apprentice 3', by David Bloomberg: Verna Felton took a coveted spot on The Apprentice 3, and then threw it all away after just two challenges. But quitting wasn’t bad enough - then Verna made a variety of excuses that supposedly explained her behavior. None of them hold up under scrutiny. Read on for the details of why Verna has been inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4: Advertising Your Weaknesses, by Mike DeGeorge: This week, the contestants pretty much prove Mike's point that they're a group of huge losers. So why is Mike not happy? What does he think of the ads? And has anyone impressed him yet?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 4 Extras: Firing in Big City X, by Jenn Brasler: The last time Kristen was eliminated from a reality show, she was "murdered" on Murder in Small Town X. This time around, her elimination isn't as violent, but it's not without similar drama. Find out about the commotion you didn't see in this week's extra footage.

The Apprentice 3: Why Kristen Lost, by David Bloomberg: Kristen went from Murder in Small Town X to Fired in Big City NYC. Unfortunately, one of the problems seems to be that she didn’t change during the three years in between - she was still one of the most disliked players on the show. Was her lack of friends her downfall, though? Or was it something more? Why did Kristen lose

The Apprentice 3, Episode 4: Vegetable Porno, by Betsy Wasser: When the candidates were faced with their Donny Deutsch challenge, we got all kinds of surprises. Who’d have guessed that conservative Southerner Bren would come up with such a raunchy ad? And no one could have expected what would happen in the boardroom.

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3: Magna Cum Losers, by Mike DeGeorge: Who knew that NBC's second installment of The Biggest Loser wouldn't have anything to do with weight loss? Does anyone on Magna impress Mike this week? And how do you give advice to people who got about two minutes of cumulative screen time? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 3: Why Danny Lost, by David Bloomberg: From the get-go, Danny did not seem like a good fit to be Donald Trump’s apprentice. He slipped by the first time the finger was pointed at him, but the second time spelled his doom. Of course, Danny helped to spell his own doom by violating many of the rules a player on The Apprentice should know by now. Read on to find out why Danny lost.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 3 Extras: Two Male Losers, by Jenn Brasler: What was Net Worth doing while Magna was falling apart, thanks to Michael and Danny? Being street smart. Read about what you didn’t see on TV, right here.

The Apprentice 3, MVPs and LVPs: Episodes 2 & 3 Corner Office & Mailroom Assignments, by Mel Ellis: Hotels and Coffee: what do they have in common? They both send one person to the mailroom. Who is it? How does Danny fare? And what about the great Brian and Kristen fight? Mel is back to bring us up to date!

The Apprentice 3: Why Verna Lost, by David Bloomberg: It had to happen sooner or later - we had our first “I Quit” instead of “You’re Fired” on The Apprentice. Verna walked out the door again, this time never to return to the game. Just because she gave up on her duties doesn’t mean David gives up on his. So it’s time to take a look at what led to Verna’s decision. Why did Verna lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 3: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, by Betsy Wasser: We’ve seen time and time again to expect the unexpected in the boardroom on The Apprentice. So is it possible that even though Michael has an exemption he could be fired?

Martha Stewart's Apprentice: A Good Thing?, by Betsy Wasser: It’s a dilemma for any ex-convict: What should you do when you get released from prison? Well, if you’re Martha Stewart, the answer is to star in your own edition of The Apprentice.

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 2: Staying Over and Walking Out, by Mike DeGeorge: After a great performance the week before, Net Worth completely falls apart this week. To what does Mike attribute the problem? And do you think Mike has some strong opinions on Verna's "collapse"? You bet! Read on for the brutal details!

Apprentice 3: The Big Picture - Attitude Adjustment, by Andris Pone: Andris is back with RealityNewsOnline’s newest Apprentice column, once again looking at the reasons behind successes and (more often) failures in terms of the Big Picture. Right now, both teams need a serious attitude adjustment - and we’re not just talking about their potty mouths.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 2 Extras: Under Pressure, by Jenn Brasler: We know that all of the members of Net Worth thought that Brian did a lousy job as project manager. But what did Magna Corp. think of Michael? Who helped push Verna over the edge? And will Kristen ever shut up? Get the answers to two of these questions inside.

The Apprentice 3: Why Brian Lost, by David Bloomberg: Did the Boardroom session for the second episode of The Apprentice 3 seem like a bit of a waste of time? Was it a foregone conclusion? Maybe. But pointing out why somebody lost is never a waste of time, especially since Brian did so many things wrong.

The Apprentice 3, Episode 2: Your Ass Doesn't Know the Difference, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates are challenged to renovate the scariest motels this side of Psycho. And speaking of psychos, there’s quite a lot of drama in this episode. What happens when Verna can’t take the pressure?

The Apprentice 3 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 1: No Class, by Mike DeGeorge: The Apprentice is back, and so is Mike, putting the candidates through the ringer in that most dreaded of workplace traditions - the performance review. What does Mike think of the format of the show? Who earns his wrath? And who impresses him? Find out inside!

Apprentice 3, MVPs and LVPs: Episode 1 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments, by Mel Ellis: As the two teams faced off in the first battle of Apprentice 3, Mel has some tough decisions to make. Did anybody on the Book-Smart team deserve to get the corner office? Was anybody on the Street-Smart team bad enough to be sent down to the mailroom? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice 3, Episode 1 Extras: The Blame Game, by Jenn Brasler: In the first extra footage of the new season, Todd blames Danny, Danny blames Todd, and Donald, Carolyn, and George blame everyone. It’s just another day in the boardroom.

Apprentice 3: The Big Picture - The Client is King, by Andris Pone: In RealityNewsOnline’s new Apprentice column, entrepreneur Andris Pone analyzes the reasons behind candidates’ successes and failures in terms of best practices and the Big Picture. With this in mind, what should Magna have done differently to avoid defeat? Want to find out? Have it your way, read on!

The Apprentice 3: Why Todd Lost, by David Bloomberg: Todd has the unfortunate distinction of being the first person fired from The Apprentice 3. However, it would be difficult to find too many people over the course of the series who deserved it more. What happened on a Burger King sales task to a guy who works in sales and was a successful restaurant entrepreneur in the real world? Why did Todd lose?

The Apprentice 3, Episode 1: Have it Your Way, by Betsy Wasser: It’s the first episode of The Apprentice 3, and the candidates have a whopper of a task - to market a new burger for Burger King. Danny thinks he’ll do an “unbelievable” job. Is he right? And who will be the first candidate to get flame broiled… I mean, fired?

What 'Apprentice 3' Applicants Should Have Learned, by David Bloomberg: The first group of Apprentice applicants had to go with gut instinct and learn as they went. The second group could use the first as a guide - though they too often didn’t. Now that we’ve reached the third group, hopefully they have learned some important lessons about the way Donald Trump made his decisions? David outlines it all here in this blueprint for future columns on why each applicant lost. This is what Apprentice applicants should have learned if they want to be the next Bill or Kelly.

Apprentice 3's Kristen Was Previously 'Murdered' in Small Town X, by David Bloomberg: If one of the “street-smart” contestants on The Apprentice 3 looks familiar to you, then that proves you are a dedicated reality TV fan. Kristen was previously on Murder in Small Town X, where she made quite an impact on her fellow players and fans. Will she do it again? Read on for inside information!

The Apprentice 3 Preview: Book Smarts Vs. Street Smarts, by Betsy Wasser: It’s almost time for a third season of The Apprentice. But this time around, it’s not men vs. women - it’s book smarts - that is, candidates with advanced degrees- vs. street smarts - candidates without college degrees who have impressive experience. Who are these candidates? Read on.

The Apprentice 2 Finale Extras: Rain, Rain Go Away , by Jenn Brasler: With this week's long, drawn-out three-hour finale of The Apprentice 2, you wouldn't think there would be extra footage. You'd be wrong.

The Apprentice 2: Why Kelly Won , by David Bloomberg: Kelly had been a likely choice to win for quite some time. Once he got to the Final Four, it seemed unlikely that anybody could best him - and indeed, they could not. When it came down to the end, it was not just a case of Jen messing up, but of Kelly showing he deserved to win. How did everything lead up to this point? Why did Kelly win?

The Apprentice 2: Why Jen Lost , by David Bloomberg: Many people thought that Jen should not have even made it to the Final Two, so it was no surprise that she was fired - especially after a barrage of people in the finale saying Kelly was the better choice. But what led up to that point? Why did Jen lose?

The Apprentice 2 Finale: Three Trumptastic Hours , by Betsy Wasser: It’s come down to this: will Donald Trump hire Kelly or Jennifer? And how on earth are they going to make this spectacle last three hours? Let’s get right to it, shall we?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 14: Education is Great, Unless You Have Too Much , by Mike DeGeorge: The final two have been chosen, and Mike is not impressed. Did anyone do anything worthy of praise? Why does Mike think the two firings were the most ridiculous so far? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 2: Why Sandy Lost , by David Bloomberg: Sandy out-yelled Andy in a previous Boardroom, and Trump liked it. This time, she got into a screaming match with Jen, and Trump didn’t like it. Certainly that can’t be the real reason she got fired, can it? So why did Sandy lose?

The Apprentice 2, MVP and LVP: Final Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Mel Ellis: It’s time for the final corner office and mailroom assignments before, well, the real corner office is given out. Who gets the room with the view? Who has to go work with the little people? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice 2: Why Kevin Lost , by David Bloomberg: It might seem easy to simply say that Kevin lost because he did not have enough job experience. But it goes deeper than that. Sure, that might have put him at a disadvantage, but he had the opportunity to overcome it. Alas, he did not. So then, why did Kevin lose?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 14 Extras: Marco Polo, by Jenn Brasler: This week we said goodbye to two great players and found ourselves left with one so-so player and… well, Jen. Find out what we didn’t see with this week’s extras.

The Apprentice 2: Say What You Want - Sandy Should Have Won, by Phil Kural: Sandy ended up coming in third place this season on The Apprentice. Was she fired for the right reasons? Could she head up one of Donald Trump’s corporations? Phil tends to think she could - find out why he thinks Sandy should have won this season.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 14: Firing Squad, by Betsy Wasser: The final four candidates face a totally new kind of scrutiny: job interviews with four executives from top corporations. Which two candidates will make the final task? Will everyone get along as well as they did last week? Keep reading.

The Apprentice 2, MVPs and LVPs: Episode 13 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Mel Ellis: Another street selling challenge sees the women sell more than just candy, while the men don't sell much of anything. Who earns a trip to the corner office, and who delivers the mail this week? Mel has all the answers!

The Apprentice 2: A Look at the Final Four , by Betsy Wasser: With only four candidates left, Donald Trump will soon be saying those little words everyone longs to hear: “You’re hired.” Jennifer, Kelly, Kevin, and Sandy are all hoping to be the chosen one, but which one of them has the best shot at winning it all?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 13: Candy from Strangers, by Mike DeGeorge: Two contestants dress up like escorts. Two more stand around and watch another contestant go completely off the deep end. Said contestant finally loses it, her head nearly exploding with frustration in the boardroom. It's just another week on The Apprentice 2

The Apprentice 2: Why Ivana Lost, by David Bloomberg: By all rights, Ivana should have been gone as early as Week 2. But she made it to the Final Five. What happened to end her run while hated foe Jen still remains in the game? Don’t worry, we won’t be skirting the issue as we look at why Ivana lost.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 13 Extras: The Quality of Ivana Is Quite Strained, by Jenn Brasler: Ivana stripped. Ivana said “look” a lot. Ivana was beaten by two women who hated each other the day before. Ivana “couldn’t control Kevin.” But did Ivana do anything right? Find out from this week’s extra footage.

The Apprentice 2: "A Look Back": Ah, Memories, by Betsy Wasser: Remember Rob, the first person to get fired on The Apprentice? Remember Stacie’s meltdown in the Mattel challenge? And remember Raj’s red pants? Take a walk down memory lane with this season’s clip show, plus check out some interesting new footage.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 13: Candy Strippers , by Betsy Wasser: Oompa, loompa, doompadidoo! I’ve got another question for you. Oompa, loompa, doompadideet! Who can sell the most chocolate on the street?

RNO Roundtable: Who Would You Hire from 'The Apprentice 2'?, by RealityNewsOnline staff: Many RNO readers and writers alike have wondered: Are any of these Apprentice 2 contestants worth hiring? In the latest RNO Roundtable, David Bloomberg, Mel Ellis, Brian Towers, Gil Sery, Jenn Brasler, and Mike DeGeorge answer.

The Apprentice 2, MVPs and LVPs: Episode 12: Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Mel Ellis: It’s getting down to the wire, but there are still promotions and demotions to be handed out for the most and least valuable players on each team. Who gets the corner office this week? Who is stuck in the mailroom?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12: I'd Like to Buy the World a... Pepsi?, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike thought that Andy had all the talent in the world, and that no force on Earth could stop him. But Andy was fired this week. What does Mike think about that? Who does he think did the best job? Who gets respect, and who falls flat? Find out inside.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 12 Extras: Everybody Hates Jennifer , by Jenn Brasler: Apex hates Jennifer. Sandy hates Jennifer. Even Carolyn hates Jennifer. That can't be a good sign. Find out how she earned everyone's wrath this week and still managed to not get fired.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 12: On the Edge , by Betsy Wasser: On a Thanksgiving episode of The Apprentice, Ivana makes it very clear that she would be most thankful if Jen got fired. And from what Jen has to say, it looks like the feeling is more than mutual. One of them is sure to get fired this week, right? We’ll see

The Apprentice 2, MVPs and LVPs: Episode 11 Corner Office and Mailroom Assignments , by Mel Ellis: Two people were fired this week, so we know who Donald Trump thought the least valuable players were. But who does Mel think deserves mailroom duty? And who gets the corner office? Read on to find out!

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11: Maria's Movin' Out , by Mike DeGeorge: Maria has, to put it mildly, never been one of Mike's favorites. Now that she's gone, you'd think he has a lot to say about her, wouldn't you? To put it mildly...

The Apprentice 2, Episode 11 Extras: They've Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway , by Jenn Brasler: This week, what we didn't see is almost as great as what we did see. In both cases, there are butts, "but"s, blame, Billy Joel, bad behavior, and a boardroom bombshell. And Bill. Don't forget about Bill.

The Apprentice 2: Why Wes Lost , by David Bloomberg: Wes thought he was safe when Donald Trump fired Maria. Alas, that only lasted for a very few seconds before he was fired as well. Was Maria his downfall, or was there more to it than that? Why did Wes lose?

The Apprentice 2: Why Maria Lost , by David Bloomberg: How do you solve a problem like Maria? You say, “You’re fired!” That is exactly what Donald Trump did this week. So that brings us to answer the question: Why did Maria lose? But in going over the answer, perhaps the real question is why Maria didn’t lose much earlier!

The Apprentice 2, Episode 11: Blue Jean Blues, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates are charged with creating an in-store catalog for Levi’s jeans. Since Maria works in marketing, this should be an easy win for her… right?

The Apprentice 2: Why Chris Lost, by David Bloomberg: It would be all too easy to blame Chris’ lost on the fact that his team faced an opponent with loads of experience in the bridal salon industry. It would also be wrong. Chris could have led his team to victory, or at least to a loss that didn’t result in his firing. What did Chris do wrong? Why did Chris lose?

The Apprentice 2, MVPs and LVPs - The Corner Office or the Mailroom for the First Ten Episodes, by Mel Ellis: RealityNewsOnline begins a new column as Mel picks most valuable players and least valuable players from each team, each week. To bring us up to speed, she begins by looking back at the first ten episodes and determining who deserved temporary promotions to the corner office or demotions to the mailroom.

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 10: Neither Putting Up Nor Shutting Up, by Mike DeGeorge: Last week, Chris claimed Apex was a disaster and doomed to failure. Turns out he was right! How did everyone handle themselves this week? Does anyone impress Mike this week? You'll have to click to find out!

The Apprentice 2, Episode 10 Extras: No Regrets, by Jenn Brasler: It's pretty obvious what went wrong for Apex in the bridal salon challenge. But what about the loose ends - did Maria really lie? What kind of customer service did Mosaic supply? What's so ironic about Chris, Kevin, and Ivana's boardroom experience? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 10: Here Come the Brides, by Betsy Wasser: When the teams are charged with opening a bridal salon, real life bridal salon owner Sandy’s team can’t possibly lose… can they? They can if Chris, who complained about the team and was appointed project manager in the last episode, has anything to do with it.

The Apprentice 2: Why Raj Lost , by David Bloomberg: Raj did many things that a good leader should do. He stood up for himself, he made decisions and took responsibility for them. But in the end, one of the consequences was getting fired. Why did Trump not value Raj’s leadership? Why did Raj lose?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9: Team Destruction, by Mike DeGeorge: We didn't see much from some of the contestants this week, but you had better believe Mike has a lot to say about the ones we DID see! Who should have been fired? Who escaped? And what does Mike think about one of his favorites, Raj, going home? Find out inside!

The Apprentice 2, Episode 9 Extras: A Black Tie Firing, by Betsy Wasser: It seems eerily appropriate that Donald Trump was sporting a bow tie when he fired Raj in The Apprentice’s first ever black tie firing. But what didn’t we see? Was Raj’s ouster inevitable? What did Chris mean by the bad chemistry in the team? Read on for the answers.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 9: Destruction and Rebuilding, by Betsy Wasser: How will fired candidates Rob, Stacie, Jennifer, and Bradford be brought back onto the show? Will the other candidates be able to work with them? And now that Sandy is project manager, will she finally contribute something?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 8 Extras: Weak and Ineffective, by Betsy Wasser: Apex failed the latest task because their strategy - giving their ad for the NYPD a military theme - backfired. Raj will be the first one to tell you it was his idea. So how’d he survive the boardroom so easily? And is it possible that Elizabeth was an even weaker project manager than we thought?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 8 Weekly Performance Appraisals: New York's Finest?, by Betsy Wasser: Two very different project managers got two very different outcomes this week on The Apprentice. In their weekly performance appraisals, guest columnist Betsy shows how Andy proved he’s more than just a whiz kid and why Elizabeth needed to go. Plus, who needs fashion advice? Read on!

The Apprentice 2: Why Elizabeth Lost, by David Bloomberg: Elizabeth may truly be the most obvious firee since The Apprentice began. Indeed, Donald Trump didn’t even go through the motions of having her bring people back to the Boardroom with her. Did she do anything right, or was she all wrong? Why did Elizabeth lose?

The Apprentice 2: How Elizabeth Could Have Saved Herself, by Gil Sery: Elizabeth didn't have to leave. All she needed to do was utter two words and her team would have had to respect her wishes. Read inside to find out what they are and discover how Elizabeth could have saved herself.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 8: Military... Police?, by Mike DeGeorge: This week, the potential Apprentices have to create an ad campaign for the New York Police Department. Who leads their team to victory despite objections from the team, and who lets their team's objections sink the project? And you won't want to miss the "shocking boardroom finish!

The Apprentice 2: Why Stacy Lost, by David Bloomberg: Stacy was seen as an annoyance by many of her teammates. But David didn’t think she should necessarily have been the one sent home last week. Still, it’s not about what David thinks - it’s about what Trump thinks. Why did perhaps somebody else deserve to go instead? And why did Stacy lose?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 7: Dogging It, by Mike DeGeorge: Insert your own dog cliche here! Yes, it's a "ruff" task, as The Apprentice has gone to the dogs! Who rolls over and plays dead, who goes into the dog house, and whose performance begs for praise? Mike sniffs out and fetches the answers... inside!

The Apprentice 2, Episode 7: Dog Eat Dog, by Betsy Wasser: This week, on The Apprentice, Trump has the teams re-divide and challenges them to work with dogs. Now that he’s away from the guys who kept bringing him to the boardroom, can young pup Andy teach the old dogs on his team new tricks?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 6 Extras: Business Models, by Betsy Wasser: As always, there was more to the latest episode of The Apprentice than that which we saw on TV. Read on to find out why each team chose their designer, how the men tried to intimidate the women, and what the women really thought of the men’s fashion designs.

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 6: Fashionably Fired!, by Mike DeGeorge: In another huge twist on his signature show this week, Mark Burnett mixed up the trib... wait, that's the other one. Well, there was a major twist this week on The Apprentice, as Mosaic actually lost! Find out who gets kudos and who gets kicked, inside!

The Apprentice 2: Why John Lost, by David Bloomberg: John led Mosaic to the end of their winning streak. Sure, it was a challenge that, by its very nature, somewhat favored the women. However, John paid the price. What was it that caused him to hear, “You’re fired”? The designer? The pricing? Or something bigger than both? Why did John lose?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 6: Dressed for Success, by Betsy Wasser: The men of Mosaic have won four tasks in a row. Is there anything they can’t do? Well, how about tackling the world of women’s fashion? That’s right - the boardroom meets the runway this week on The Apprentice. Will Mosaic sew up another victory, or will their team finally unravel?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 5 Saturday Boardroom Footage: Liar, Liar!, by David Bloomberg: You’ve read the recap. You’ve read the recap of the additional Yahoo footage. But did you know you were still missing something? Yes, there was more, and it was shown on Saturday night’s special airing. Lots more focus on the Boardroom here, including in-depth discussions with Sandy and Ivana and a flat-out lie from Pamela.

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5: Gross!, by Mike DeGeorge: Another week, another miserable failure from Apex. Who does Mike blame for the loss? Who actually did a decent job? Here's a hint: it wasn't Pamela! The answers are inside!

The Apprentice 2 QVC Challenge: The Right Way to Measure Success?, by David Bloomberg: In Episode 5 of The Apprentice 2, the teams were challenged to choose a product, create a sales pitch, determine a price for sales, and then pitch the product on QVC. All of it mimicked real business decisions - but the way they were judged did not. David says this might have made a big difference in who would have won.

The Apprentice 2: Why Pamela Lost , by David Bloomberg: Donald Trump said he had come to respect Pamela, so he moved her from Mosaic to Apex and put her in charge. But by the end of the episode, Trump was saying goodbye to her. How did she fall from “respect” to “you’re fired”? Why did Pamela lose?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 5 Extras: It Works, But Apex Doesn't, by Betsy Wasser: Once again, if you didn’t see the bonus footage from this week’s episode of The Apprentice, you missed out on some key team dynamics. Read on to see how Mosaic chose their product, how Pamela was dishonest in the boardroom, and why she might have fared better if she’d brought Sandy to the boardroom with her.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 5: The Price is Right, by Betsy Wasser: The women of Apex have lost three challenges in a row, so Trump sends the only woman with a winning record - Pamela - to their team to serve as project manager. Can Pamela turn things around for Apex?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 4 Extended Footage: Keep It Simple, Stupid, by Betsy Wasser: If you didn’t see the extended footage from Episode 4 of The Apprentice, you didn’t see the full story. Apex got good advice and ignored it. Mosaic revealed their strategy… and their weakness as waiters. And the boardroom was even tougher than we saw on Thursday night. Sorry you missed it? Well fear not - Betsy Wasser has a full recap.

He’s Hired, You’re Inspired: A Review of Apprentice Winner Bill Rancic’s Book, by Betsy Wasser: Bill Rancic, the first winner of The Apprentice, has a new book out. We already know that Bill can impress Donald Trump, but can he write? Read on for Betsy Wasser’s review of the book.

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4: Zagat's the Way it Crumbles, Cookie-Wise, by Mike DeGeorge: Another week, another miserable failure from Apex. Who does Mike blame for the loss? Who actually did a decent job? The answers may shock you!

The Apprentice 2: Why Jennifer C. Lost, by David Bloomberg: Has there ever been a firing so obvious as Jennifer C.’s? From the very beginning of the episode, it seems like we were led down a straight path directly leading to the end of the game for her. But what caused her to be the clear choice? Why did Jennifer C. lose?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 4: Eating Their Words , by Betsy Wasser: When the candidates are charged with opening a new restaurant, both teams are confident that theirs will be the best. Only one team will be right - which team will end up eating their words? Plus, tension is still high on Apex after the last task. Will Elizabeth be able to stand the heat? Read on for a recap of the best episode of the season so far!

Another Gambling Scandal? The Apprentice 2 Finalists May Be Revealed!, by Mike DeGeorge: The Donald will not be pleased! If the data from an online betting company are accurate, could we have just learned the finalists of The Apprentice 2? WARNING! This article may contain spoiler information!

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3: That's Crazy Talk, by Mike DeGeorge: Another week, another unmitigated disaster for Apex. Who was to blame? Who should have been fired? And who makes a special appearance in this week's column? No, it's BETTER than Mike Piazza! What are you waiting for? Click!

The Apprentice 2: Why Stacie Lost , by David Bloomberg: Maria screwed up the Crest challenge. Elizabeth was the Project Manager of the blown competition. But Stacie was the one who was fired. Some people are up in arms about it, but David doesn’t see why. Let’s take a look at why Stacie lost.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 3: The Brush-Off, by Betsy Wasser: When the teams are charged with promoting a new toothpaste, will Apex come out minty freshy, or will they finally be able to give Stacie the brush-off?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 2: Mmmmmm... Donuts!, by Mike DeGeorge: This week, Mosaic - well, most of them, anyway - did an all-star job while Apex was in total chaos. How did everyone perform? Once again, Mike analyzes the contestants and gives advice as only he can, and it's only a click away!

The Apprentice 2: Why Bradford Lost, by David Bloomberg: Bradford was the only safe person going into the second episode of The Apprentice 2. But somehow, everything turned around and he ended up hearing the words, “You’re fired!” How could this have happened? Why did Bradford lose?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 2 Bonus Footage: Bye, Bye Bradford , by Betsy Wasser: In the 12 minutes of bonus footage from Episode 2 of The Apprentice 2, we learn quite a bit. Read on to find out if Bradford should have known he was making a mistake, what Jennifer thought of going to the boardroom, why Stacie called the temp agency, and why Ivana was so shocked at the end.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 2: We All Scream for Ice Cream, by Betsy Wasser: With his bow ties and colorful wardrobe, Raj certainly looks like an ice cream salesman. But when he and the other candidates are charged with developing and selling a new flavor of ice cream, is he up to the task?

The Apprentice 2: Why Rob Lost, by David Bloomberg: Rob was the first person to hear “You’re fired!” in the second season. But how could it have happened? After all, Rob came up with the great idea of using eels in their toys! And he had a plan going into the Boardroom on exactly how to respond. So why didn’t it work out for him? Why did Rob lose?

The Apprentice 2 Weekly Performance Review, Episode 1: Crustacean Frustration, by Mike DeGeorge: The second season of The Apprentice is upon us, and for Mike, that means Weekly Performance reviews on the applicants! Who did a great job, who got a raw deal, and who escaped the knife by the skin of their teeth?

The Apprentice 2, Episode 1 Extras: Toy Story 2, by Betsy Wasser: Can’t get enough of The Apprentice? Well, NBC aired an even longer version of the first episode on Saturday night, with an additional 20 minutes of footage from the boardroom. What happened, and what might it mean for the rest of the game?

What ‘Apprentice 2’ Applicants Should Have Learned , by David Bloomberg: The first group of Apprentice applicants had to go with gut instinct and learn as they went. This second group, however, can use the first series as a guide. What should they have learned from the first group and the way Donald Trump made his decisions? David outlines it all here in this blueprint for future columns on why each applicant lost. This is what Apprentice applicants should have learned if they want to be the next Bill Rancic.

The Apprentice 2, Episode 1: Toy Story , by Betsy Wasser: The Apprentice is back! 18 new candidates arrive in New York for a chance to work for Donald Trump. In their first task, the candidates discover that developing a new toy isn’t exactly child’s play. Will project manager Bradford learn how to play well with others?

The Apprentice 2 Preview: Fired… Up!, by Betsy Wasser: The Apprentice, one of the hottest reality TV shows of last year, is back. On September 9, we’ll be reunited with Carolyn, George, and, of course, Donald Trump. Plus, 18 new candidates are ready to face the boardroom and hear the words, “You’re hired.” Betsy Wasser has the scoop on what to expect.

‘10 Secrets I Learned from The Apprentice’ Not a Big Revelation , by David Bloomberg: Can a book about a hit TV show and how lessons from that show might work for you be put out in no time flat and also be worthwhile? 10 Secrets I Learned from The Apprentice tries to do just that. Did the authors succeed?

Another ‘Apprentice 2’ Challenge: Selling Crest, But Somebody Doesn’t Sparkle, by David Bloomberg: We have word of another Apprentice 2 challenge involving Crest toothpaste. But what happened to make it likely that somebody is not going to come off with a sparkling image?

Apprentice 2 Contestants’ First Challenge: Yu Gi Oh Cards?, by David Bloomberg: RealityNewsOnline readers with sharp eyes have spotted contestants from The Apprentice 2. Why were they looking for Yu Gi Oh cards? Well, we’re not really sure, but David has some ideas about what the first challenge of next season might be.

‘Apprentice 2’ Begins Filming, by David Bloomberg: New Yorkers, be on the lookout for camera crews at lemonade stands - The Apprentice 2 has apparently begun to film. David was just in NYC and didn’t see ‘em, but it makes sense that they would start now. Read more about it and find out a bit about some of the players as well.

Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth: Triple Threat, by Betsy Wasser: Why is Omarosa-Manigault-Stallworth of The Apprentice a triple threat? That’s easy - because she is the first person ever to merit three Reality TV Hall of Shame articles about her actions. Read on to find out what makes Omarosa so shameful.

The Apprentice on Larry King Live: A Recap, by Mike DeGeorge: Recently, CNN’s Larry King Live hosted a partial reunion of The Apprentice, along with Donald Trump. The former competitors discussed why they tried out for the show, why the show worked, and what the contestants will be doing next. Also, Trump has a BIG surprise in store for one of the contestants. Mike has all the details.

The Apprentice: Why Bill Won, by David Bloomberg: Bill has been hired by Donald Trump, and will be managing a huge building project in Chicago. But before he got to this point, he had to prove himself time and time again. In the end, he beat out 15 other players, not to mention the tens of thousands who applied and didn’t make it onto the show. How did he do it? Why did Bill win?

Sam Solovey’s Suitcase, by Betsy Wasser: On the final episode of The Apprentice, rejected candidate Sam Solovey offered to pay Donald Trump $250,000 for the opportunity to work for him. Did Trump say yes? And where did Sam get all of that cash?

The Apprentice: Why Kwame Lost, by David Bloomberg: Kwame made it further than most viewers ever would have expected. But when it came down to the wire, he walked away with second place instead of the Apprenticeship. What role did Omarosa play in Kwame’s failure to get hired? Why did Kwame lose?

The Apprentice, Episode 14: You’re Hired!, by Betsy Wasser: 215,000 people applied. 16 were selected. 14 of them were fired. After all of that, it comes down to two candidates for The Apprentice: Kwame and Bill. Will Trump reward Kwame’s coolness under pressure, or will he find him too laid-back? Will he prefer Bill’s intensity, or think he gets too frazzled? Who will be fired and who will be hired?

Dateline: Behind the Apprentice - Beyond the Boardroom, by Betsy Wasser: It’s almost time for the final episode of The Apprentice, but the fine folks at NBC decided to tide us over before the big night with some interviews and behind the scenes footage.

Reality TV Hall of Shame: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth: She’s Back, and She’s Still Shameful, by Betsy Wasser: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, from The Apprentice, was already inducted into the Hall of Shame, and we hoped we’d seen the last of her. But she was brought back along with five others to “help” the Final 2. Omarosa “helped” so well that we had to write a full update for her most recent shameful behavior.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 13 – Last Chances, by Mike DeGeorge: As you might imagine, Mike has quite a bit to say about the next-to-last episode of The Apprentice. What does he think of the two fired candidates? Which of the two finalists has the best chance of winning? Wonder no longer, Mike is here with all the details.

The Apprentice: Why Amy Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was a quick execution for Nick and Amy. We’ve already discussed Nick, but Amy had hoped she could bluff her way through the interviews. Why did she lose?

The Apprentice, Recap Episode: Business As Usual, by Betsy Wasser: This week’s episode of The Apprentice is a look back on the past ten weeks. It focuses on highlights of each episode, interviews with the ten fired contestants, new footage, and a sneak peak at the weeks ahead. Plus, we get to watch Omarosa get fired all over again!

The Apprentice: Why Nick Lost, by David Bloomberg: It was a quick execution this time as Nick and Amy had their hopes of working for Donald Trump cut off in short order. But there weren’t any challenges involved, and Nick was sure he could do well in interviews. So why did Nick lose?

The Apprentice, Episode 13: The Firing Squad, by Betsy Wasser: In this action-packed episode of The Apprentice, Trump’s most trusted advisors interview the final four candidates. In the first 30 minutes, two of them are fired. Who makes the cut? And Omarosa is back. Wait, didn’t we get rid of her a few weeks ago?

The Apprentice: Why Troy Lost, by David Bloomberg: Troy was widely considered to be a favorite to win The Apprentice, and David was among those shocked by his departure last week. But Donald Trump is looking for something specific, and Troy wasn’t there yet. What was missing? Why did Troy lose?

The Apprentice: A Look at the Final Four, by Betsy Wasser: The Apprentice started with 16 candidates, and the field has now been narrowed to just four. One of them will win the big prize. What have Amy, Bill, Kwame, and Nick done to get as far as they have? Who has made the most mistakes? Who has what it takes to win it all?

Apprentice Runner-Up Can Chicken Out with KFC Job, by Betsy Wasser: Coming in second place on The Apprentice might seem like a big disappointment for the losing candidate. But thanks for a job offer from a major company, the runner-up's prospects look good. Finger licking good, in fact.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 12 - Total Shock, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike has been certain that Troy would win it all, but this week, Trump sent him packing. Now that his favorite candidate is gone, who does Mike think is performing the best?

The Apprentice, Episode 12: Mile-High Club, by Betsy Wasser: The candidates on The Apprentice are a movin’ on up to rent out a deluxe penthouse apartment in the sky. The winning team gets to take a private jet to Trump’s exclusive resort in Florida. Will Amy and Nick have a chance to join the mile-high club on Trump’s jet? Can Bill and Troy work together in spite of their different styles? Has time finally run out for Kwame?

The Apprentice: Short-Term Gains and Long-Term Employment, by David Bloomberg: Once again last week, we saw how the game of The Apprentice went in direct opposition to the way a businessperson should act, by promoting short-term gain rather than the ability to think of what will happen in the future. Let’s take a look at the casino challenge and others that have factored into both sides of this equation.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 11 - Playing to Win, by Mike DeGeorge: Now that Kwame has taken an active role, how is his performance? Will Bill's feelings about Troy affect his performance? Why did Katrina get fired? Of lovebirds Amy and Nick, who will come out on top? And is Troy still golden? All of these questions and more are answered in Mike DeGeorge's Weekly Performance Review.

Reality TV Hall of Shame: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth of ‘The Apprentice’: Bad for Business, by Betsy Wasser: Believe it or not, we weren’t sure at first if Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth of The Apprentice deserved a spot in the Reality TV Hall of Shame. But after watching her again in the recap show and after seeing her post-show appearances in the media, it became clear that if anyone deserved to be the Hall of Shame, it was Omarosa.

The Apprentice: Who Will Be Fired in Episode 12?, by David Bloomberg: As we’ve watched 11 episodes of The Apprentice, it’s become clearer what Donald Trump is looking for and how he will go about picking the right person. With that in mind, David predicts who will be the next person fired as we approach Episode 12. If it comes down to a fight between the lovebirds, will Nick be the one to leave?

The Apprentice: Why Katrina Lost, by David Bloomberg: Katrina may be one of the best at her regular job, but she didn’t cut it in her attempt to work for Donald Trump. She went up against Amy in the boardroom, which meant she had her work cut out for her. Looking back, Trump went with Amy. But what made him go in that direction? Why did Katrina lose?

The Apprentice, Episode 11: Eye of the Tiger, by Betsy Wasser: The teams head to Atlantic City to see who can lure in more gamblers. Versacorp rolls the dice and offers a promotion with a car, while Protégé tries their luck by bringing a live tiger into the casino. Will luck be a lady for undefeated lady Amy, or will she go bust? Plus, Donald Trump offers proof that his hair is real.

“It Was Like a Sorority I Was Not Given Membership To”: An Interview with Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth was perhaps the most memorable of the candidates on The Apprentice. Love her or hate her, one thing's for certain: now that she's been fired, Thursday nights just aren't the same anymore. In this interview with RealityNewsOnline, Omarosa divulges the details on the challenges, her teammates, and why she thinks she was fired.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 10 – New Favorites and New Victims, by Mike DeGeorge: Mike has the results of last week’s informal poll – who do readers think will win on The Apprentice? Plus, see what Mike thinks of Nick’s business ethics, Amy’s advertising idea, Kwame’s efforts, and Katrina’s complaints that she’s not taken seriously.

The Apprentice: Why Heidi Lost, by David Bloomberg: Heidi had been taken to the boardroom four times – every time her team lost, in fact. But each time until this past week, somebody else had gotten fired. Why was the fourth time definitely not the charm? Why did Heidi lose?

“At Least I am Known as a Fun, Colorful Character”: An Interview with Heidi Bressler of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: Heidi Bressler of The Apprentice was never afraid to speak her mind, and in this interview with Reality News Online, she continues to do just that. Why was Heidi so mad when Kristi took her to the boardroom? What does she think of Troy’s decision to take her instead of Kwame? What did she think of Omarosa’s injury? How does she feel about Carolyn’s charge that she never contributed anything? And, more importantly, how is her mom? Read on as Heidi reveals this and more.

The Apprentice, Episode 10: Rickshaw Cowboy, by Betsy Wasser: This week on The Apprentice, the candidates compete in running a rickshaw service. They both have good strategies to win – which will prevail? And in the boardroom, one candidate gets some harsh words from Carolyn. Can any candidate survive a dressing-down from her?

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 9: Art and Commerce, by Mike DeGeorge: The contestants on this week's episode of The Apprentice had trouble with the challenge. Some of the candidates showed real leadership, but others failed to live up to their potential. Read on to see how Mike DeGeorge evaluates the remaining seven players – and what he thinks of this week's losing contestant, Omarosa.

The Apprentice: Why Omarosa Lost, by David Bloomberg: Ding dong, the rude, egotistical, excuse-making, work-avoiding, bizarrely-behaving bitch is fired! She was lucky enough to avoid being fired before – although by all rights she should have been. Why did Omarosa finally lose?

The Apprentice, Episode 9: Catty Games, by Betsy Wasser: This week on The Apprentice, each team has to choose an artist whose work they’ll sell. Nick chooses an artist against the wishes of half of his team. Kwame and his team decide to take a risk with an artist whose work they don’t quite understand. Both project managers are taking some chances this week. Which chances will pay off, and which ones will land the team in the boardroom?

“I Stick By My Decision”: An Interview with Ereka Vetrini of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: In this interview with RealityNewsOnline, Ereka answers many of our burning questions. Why didn’t she bring Katrina with her to the boardroom? What went wrong with the paperwork in the Trump Ice challenge? And what is it like to work with Omarosa?

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 8 – Thinking Outside the Box, by Mike DeGeorge: After this week’s Trump Ice water challenge, Mike has a lot to say to the candidates on The Apprentice. Some of them are doing a great job, and others… just don’t get it. Check out this week’s performance reviews to see who is great management material, who needs to do more, and who has gotten cocky.

The Apprentice: Why Ereka Lost, by David Bloomberg: Ereka’s team to was victorious under her “management” in the very first episode of The Apprentice, but she couldn’t use the same “sex sells” tactics in selling water that she could in selling lemonade. She found herself in the boardroom trying to blame others, but it didn’t work. She says it’s because Bill turned on her, but what is the real reason to explain why Ereka lost?

The Apprentice, Episode 8: Water World, by Betsy Wasser: In this week’s challenge on The Apprentice, the two teams face off to see which one can sell the most Trump Ice bottled water. It’s sink or swim as the two teams must face the pressure without boiling over. Will Nick’s claims of expert salesmanship hold water? Will Troy’s country charm finally reach its Waterloo? And in the boardroom, who is cool as ice and who is in hot water?

“I Had to Be Honest”: An Interview with Jessie Connors of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: When Donald Trump fired Jessie Connors on The Apprentice, it raised lots of questions. Did she deliberately give her friend Kristi bad advice? Was she serious when she said she liked Omarosa? In this interview with RealityNewsOnline, Jessie answers these and many other questions.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 7 – Professionalism and Class, by Mike DeGeorge: It’s time for the candidates on The Apprentice to face their weekly performance review. While some of the candidates have managed to change Mike’s opinion, others continue to perform poorly. Who showed professionalism and class, and whose attitude needs adjustment?

The Apprentice: Why Tammy Lost, by David Bloomberg: Often when looking at why somebody was sent home from a reality show, we have to dig deep. But with Tammy, the question is not really so difficult. The real question is how she was lucky enough to stick around as long as she did! Join David as he revisits a host of Tammy’s greatest hits (or misses) in his quest to look at why Tammy lost.

The Apprentice, Episode 7: Duped!, by Betsy Wasser: This week’s challenge is like Trading Spaces meets Sell This House as the candidates are challenged to renovate and rent an apartment in just 72 hours. Also in this episode, Heidi gets an upsetting phone call from home. And Apprentice villainess Omarosa gets hit on the head with falling plaster! Will the plaster survive?

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 6 – A Chance to Shine, by Mike DeGeorge: This week’s challenge might not have been the best test of management skills, but it did give the best salespeople a chance to shine. Who were the MVPs, and who needs to do more to stand out from the pack? And what effect might Amy and Nick’s workplace romance have on their performances?

The Apprentice: Why Jessie Lost, by David Bloomberg: Jessie was the sixth person fired on The Apprentice, but she has the honor of being the first person discussed in this column. The task was set and Protégé came in second. Omarosa was the losing leader and a complete witch to boot, but Jessie was the one fired. What played into Trump’s decision? Why did Jessie lose?

The Apprentice, Episode 6: For a Good Cause, by Betsy Wasser: This week on The Apprentice, the two teams must compete at raising money for a charity auction. The challenge involves negotiating with celebrities for donations to the auction. Tammy’s most recent contact with a celebrity was when she asked George Steinbrenner about his “bling”; how will she fare? And the unpopular Omarosa volunteers to be Project Manager. Will she meet the same fate that the equally ostracized Sam did when he took the reins?

Reality News Update, February 10: Cancelled, Renewed, and Fighting It Out, by David Bloomberg: Time for a reality TV news update. What show has been cancelled? Which have been renewed? How is the Burnett vs. Burnett Thursday night fight going? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 5 – A Reshuffled Deck Deals a Bad Hand, by Mike DeGeorge: In business, when something isn’t working, you reshuffle, and that’s what Donald Trump does with the two teams. Which team comes up aces, and which is dealt a joker?

The Apprentice, Episode 5: Flea Circus, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the teams are reshuffled into co-ed groups. The group dynamics have changed. Who thinks they’ve been stabbed in the back? Who will survive, and who will hit the streets?

“We Never Had a Cohesive Team”: An Interview with Bowie Hogg of “The Apprentice”, by Betsy Wasser: After Apprentice contestant Bowie Hogg was fired last week, Donald Trump commented that it was the hardest decision he’d made yet. Bowie was a likeable guy who hadn’t made any major mistakes. So what went wrong? Why did Trump send him home? In an interview with RealityNewsOnline, Bowie gives his perspectives on why he got fired, the cause of Versacorp’s losing streak, and the controversial Kwame Jackson autograph strategy.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 4 – When Winning Means Losing, by Mike DeGeorge: In The Apprentice, just winning challenges doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you’ll win the game. In this week’s performance review, Mike evaluates the long-term effects of players’ short term strategies.

The Apprentice: Sex Sells, But Will It Win the Game?, by David Bloomberg: The women of The Apprentice have been using sex to win each and every challenge so far. It has gotten them some short-term gains, but will it really help them win the big prize? Let’s look at what they’ve been doing and how the show is set up such that it actually encourages such short-term thinking.

The Apprentice, Episode 4: The Bar is Lowered, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates on The Apprentice are challenged to manage a restaurant for one night each. The women’s team lowers the bar by relying yet again on their sex appeal. The men’s team lowers the actual bar in the restaurant by not focusing on drink sales. Which team will win? And who will be fired?

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 3: What Are the Odds?, by Mike DeGeorge: The performance reviews for the candidates on this week's episode of The Apprentice are in, and most of them are not good. Plus, Mike reviews the odds that an internet gambling site has given the candidates' chances of winning.

“I Think Donald Trump Really Wanted Me to Win”: An Interview with Sam Solovey of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: Sam Solovey garnered a great deal of attention on The Apprentice. In this interview, Sam gives his side of the story on everything from that thousand dollar glass of lemonade to his alleged catnap during the advertising challenge. What does Sam have to say for himself? Read on.

The Apprentice, Episode 3: Put Up or Shut Up, by Betsy Wasser: This week, the candidates are challenged to show off their negotiating skills. Can Sam negotiate some respect from his team? Can the women negotiate a cease fire between Ereka and Omarosa? Read on to find out.

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review, Episode 2 – Asleep at the Wheel, by Mike DeGeorge: How can Sam fall asleep on the job and still not get fired? Mike is here to tell us why and to evaluate the candidates on what worked, what didn’t work, and who needs to step up their efforts next week.

“I Knew Trump Had It in for the Project Manager”: An Interview with Jason Curis of ‘The Apprentice’, by Betsy Wasser: Jason Curis interrupted Donald Trump in the first episode and then was blamed for his team’s loss in the second. Trump kept Sam and fired Jason, much to the surprise of many viewers. But why did Jason bring in Nick? And what was Sam supposed to do when he fell asleep? Jason answers these and many other questions for us in this interview!

The Apprentice, Episode 2: Steak vs. Sizzle, by Betsy Wasser: Versacorp and Protégé are challenged to create an advertising campaign for a corporate jet service. The men decide to showcase luxury, class, and prestige; the women decide to evoke phallic imagery. In the end, someone has to get fired, and the question is: which is worse – failing to meet with the client or falling asleep on the job?

The Apprentice: Weekly Performance Review – Initial Evaluation, by Mike DeGeorge: In the business world, employees are given routine performance reviews, which pretty much everybody hates. So it only seems fitting that in the reality TV business world, performance reviews should be given as well. Mike provides his initial evaluations of the 16 contestants on The Apprentice.

‘Apprentice’ Kristi’s ‘Swimming Naked’ Past Revealed, by Mike DeGeorge: On the first episode of The Apprentice, Kristi showed that she could use her sexuality to sell lemonade. But what else has she sold using it? Read on to find out about her soft porn past.

The Apprentice, Episode 1: When Life Gives You Lemons…, by Betsy Wasser: It’s the first episode of Mark Burnett’s new reality show, The Apprentice. Donald Trump is going to pick one person to succeed him, so to find out who it should be, he has the 16 contestants set up… lemonade stands? Actually, it does tell a lot about their personalities, such as the rather strange Sam.

The Apprentice: New Business for Reality TV, by Betsy Wasser: Survivor begins in February, but another Mark Burnett reality show that pits people against each other in a jungle starts in January. The Apprentice features contestants battling in the business jungle under the tutelage of Donald Trump. Betsy previews the show and the contestants.

Reality News Update, April 11: New Shows and Show News, by David Bloomberg: There are a number of new reality TV shows in preparation – from business execs & Donald Trump to waiters to surfer dudes to those who just want a second chance in life. Plus there is news about a former Survivor contestant getting engaged and the Louisiana Senate taking a stand against another reality show.

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