Woe is me, PopWatchers. It’s a sad, sad day in Celebrity Apprentice world (and yes, I understand that every day in that self-absorbed, delusional world is a little bit sad). At first, I believed that The Donald was ready to fire Piers for sweating — hey, the mogul has done stranger things. Instead, he opted to fire one of the only two likable contestants left. Yes, our dear Marilu was told to vamonos, taking with her almost every shred of desire I have to tune in next week. (Thank goodness Trace is still around.)
Serious props to Hydra’s project manager, though, because she had one strong adversary this week. As quick-witted and clever as Marilu was, she was no match for Empresario’s biggest ally: God. Seems the Man was on the side of Stephen Baldwin (pictured) this week. (The Lord must be a fan of Bio-Dome.) The team’s coin toss, which they lost, turned out to work in their favor after all — anyone should know that a sweeper is a far more attractive QVC product than a ladder (assuming, of course, one can’t pimp the latest Marie Osmond doll) — and Stevie B’s seemingly unwise decision not to allow Trace a run-through didn’t seem to matter in the end. And as much as it surprises me to see Stevie B emerging as a front-runner, I can honestly say that the dude may have more redeeming qualities than just a batch of famous, lookalike brothers. (Plus, you know that Jack Donaghy would find a way to market that sweeper GE-style on TGS with Tracy Jordan.)
In the words of Maria von Trapp, let’s start at the very beginning(I hear it’s a very good place to start). Of course, last week’s warm’n’ fuzzy episode left all of our remaining eight celebrities stillstanding and introduced yet another team switch-up. Empresario tradedMarilu for Omarosa, who seemed surprised that she was continuing tothrive on a show where she has yet to find a shred of success, and whohad her own personal Sally Field moment by claiming that Trump "really,really likes me" (uh, no, dearie, those are Apprentice’s drama-loving producers you’re referring to).
This week, our celebrities were instructed to film a live segmentfor QVC for a product of their choice (Just thinking of QVC made mewonder how much better Celebrity Apprentice would have been ifthe cast included Suzanne Somers and her ThighMaster. Or Marie Osmondand her aforementioned crazy-scary dolls. But I hear there is a Celebrity Apprentice 2on its way… you listening, Donald?). Hydra opted to award Marilu thechance to be project manager — an odd choice, considering Carol workedfor QVC for five years. Stevie B volunteered to head team Empresario —and, of course, continued in his quest to become "Stevie B: SeriousFilmmaker." The dude does have a knack for the behind-the-camera gig,at least compared to his inept compatriots, but I couldn’t help but diejust a little inside when the actor once again justified his existenceby claiming, "I’m a really good director."
While the switch to Empresario transformed Omarosa from venomoussnake to snuggly kitten in the course of one episode (Lennox has gottalove that), Hydra was still toiling away in negativity, thanks toPiers, who found it necessary to berate Lennox for feeling fatigued.Though I completely backed Piers last weekafter his spat with Omarosa, this week, I couldn’t help but notice thatthe tabloid king was faltering in his ways. Not only did he introducesuch unnecessary negativity, but he also recommended using Lennox forstar power again (my God, could you imagine the lug trying toimprovise on QVC? I don’t think any joke I can conjure up would benearly as hysterical as the image of him trying to hawk a vacuum forten minutes). Lennox, however, had other plans. Though I could havesworn Lennox was kidding when he said, "I’m a world-champion boxer, butwhat I really want to do is direct," turns out the heavyweight doesindeed have big Hollywood dreams. Oh boy.
Stevie B’s latest cinematic masterpiece, meanwhile, was a hit withTrump (though I’m not sure if moviegoers will be drawn to a marqueelisting of "Trace Adkins with a Sweeper"). Trace was surprisinglyefficient at spewing the mindless drivel that the home shopping stationis known for. And ultimately, it seems The Donald is more in favor ofthe low-key stylings of Trace (Is there anything this man can’tsell?!), even though Marilu seems a more ideal fit for a QVC gig. Iguess Trump wouldn’t know that, considering he probably hasn’t spentmuch time in front of the TV watching QVC like the rest of us peons(though one could argue that his tacky, gold-plated Trump Tower couldhave easily been a QVC product — three easy payments of $35 million!).
Marilu might have been a pro on air, but in the boardroom, shecompletely flopped. I’m not sure why the project manager — or any otherHydra member, for that matter — didn’t fault QVC alum Carol for notinforming the team of the channel’s Easy Pay system. Nevertheless,Carol remains on board in Apprentice land, and the Taxi alumna is left to hail her own cabs.
Thoughts, PopWatchers? Do you think Carol should have gotten theboot over Marilu? Do you, like me, find that "Sleepy Boy" is really notthe least bit offensive? Are you surprised that Lennox has managed tolast this long? And, finally, would you be more willing to pay $10 tosee a Lennox "I Like Cats" Lewis production or a Stevie B production?
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Once Marilu realized that she should have kept Carol I knew she was done for. I was hoping Donald Trump would have fired Piers on his preivous performances though. It didn’t seem Piers did much of anything to help this task.
I like Marilu, but as a project manager, she’s lost twice….that doesn’t look good. As soon as she sent Carol back to the loft, I knew she sunk herself. Truth be told, she only let Carol go back because they’re friends. It’s obvious that Carol is a bit dense and would be an easy target for trump. Marilu made some bad decisions and deserved what she got.
You are so dead-on in your accessement,once again! You were nice calling Omorosa a venomous snake last week,I had worse words for her after that “Ghetto” act!!! Carol should’ve been in the boardroom and booted off last night! She totally played Marilu! She knew about EZ PAY & lied in the boardroom too!
That Lennox line had me rollin’,but hey,he did a decent job directing the spot!He shouldn’t leave his day job just yet,but hey,people can dream. Even retired boxers turned sports announcers can dream.
I don’t know why ppl still underestimate Stephen Baldwin? Why? Because he knows God is on his side?” If God is for us,who can be against us?”-Romans 8:31. How many reality shows has this Long Island Cutie been on? Like twelve?
I’m still trying to figure out why Trace is the coolest guy on TV and why hasn’t he had a show of his own?
I’m still trying to remember the UFC guy’s name! I can’t get over how fine he is!!!
I thought it was pretty obvious that Carol was lying when she said she was not aware of easy-pay. But why wouldn’t someone from QVC mention it to either team? And I love Marilu, but she does seem to be rather manic doesn’t she?
Why on Earth is Omarosa even ON this show? Piers is correct in saying she is a no-talent, unattractive backstabber. Who the heck is going to trust her? She has no claim to fame and certainly not a celebrity of class except for lower class. I’m sure she is there purely for entertainment value for the Jerry Springer crowd. She is such a waste of space and I hope Piers wipes the floor with her. Unbelievable.
Two points–The Lord loves Stevie B regardless of the fact that he made bio-dome. And Sleepy Boy is in no way offensive. Certainly not as offensive as anything Omorosa said last week and Trump never really called her on it.
I’m sad to see Marilu go, but I’ll still watch. They always bring back old “cast” members to help on the last task, maybe we’ll see her again!
Can we just get rid of Omarosa, whether she won a challenge or not? She’s so mean, vile, and venemous. There’s a fine line between a person you love to hate and a person you just plain hate. Omarosa falls into the latter category. She’s should’ve been voted off last week despite her team winning; insulting Piers nonstop, especially the comments about his kids, was classless and just plain wrong. Okay, you don’t like the guy. But when it comes to getting the job done, the hating needs to take a backseat to the task at hand. Trump actually said on his show that he likes Omarosa. Why???? I don’t get it. What’s there to like? If he things that she get the high ratings for the show, he’s nuttier than peanut butter. If she wins Celebrity Apprentice, NBC needs to cancel the show and send Omarosa back to whence she came (probably from the pits of hell).
Best line in a great review:
“Marilu was told to vamonos, taking with her almost every shred of desire I have to tune in next week.”
AND, she was forced to endure the insults of multiple Trumps who have not an ounce of talent among them.
All this while multiple TrumpTwits ogle and grin over Omerosa–who makes Piers look like a choir boy. Not to blame her. She does what she’s supposed to do. It’s the Trumps and nitwits like me continuing to watch that has become disturbing.
No more Apprentice for me. But before I go, Marilu, you’re great; Get as far away from the Trumps as you can get. You’ve been USED!
I’ll take Piers any day over Omorosa as a friend or a business colleague.
Hydra lost because of the EZ Pay but also because women mostly watch QVC and they would more likely buy a sweeper than a step-ladder.
I want Piers to win.
I love how Carol said she had Marilou’s back and then proceded to stab it the first chance she got. LOKL
I know you’ve caught some serious flack for some of your Celeb Apprentice recaps, but this review is truly excellent work.
Just wanted to tell you since I kinda hate people that only show up to complain.
Love Piers and Trace. Trump cannot stop sucking up to Lennox long enough to see that “Sleepy Boy” is not at ALL offensive. Idiot. I hated Marilu and her nutso ways. Carol was totally lying!
Lennox could take a crap on Trump’s desk and the Donald would pronounce it artwork. That is one serious Man-Crush Trump has on Lewis.
This show doesn’t deserve a recap. Seriously. It’s absolutely awful!
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I don’t like Piers or Omorosa.They are both rude, crude, and full of themselves.Neither seems to have an ounce of dignity.He talks constantly, & is rude to other people,& well she doesn’t play well with others. At all. With anyone. Both seem to want pretend they are “celebrities”. I don’t consider being a mean ‘judge’ a celebrity – and mercy I have no idea what to call Omorosa.Think the animal she most reminds me of is an hyena, the ones who ounce of dignity. He talks constantly, and is rude to other people on the show, and well she doesn’t play well with others.At all. With anyone.Both seem to want pretend they are “celebrities”. I don’t consider being a mean judge with no talent being a star-and I have no idea what to call Omorosa. Think the animal she most reminds me of is an hyena, the ones who scavenges for the left over carcases of the desert. He on the other hand reminds of a gorilla-always pounding his chest.Trump knows to succeed he must provide fire – so he does. It sells.
Sorry about the double print – but it does show how much I detest them both.
The only reason I watch it is was the only thing on. Now “LOST” is back!!!!
Here’s the deal: Piers and Omarosa will be amongst the last to go and they may well be the ones to butt heads as the final two. Why? Because all their drivel is good ratings business. By the by, C. Alt sure did know about the easy-pay system at QVC; you could see it on her face when it was asked about at the board meeting.