Yesterday (September 14) it was announced that Schwarzenegger will be stepping into the role of host on NBC's Celebrity Apprentice, after the network fired the billionaire from their show back in June after he made controversial remarks about immigrants during his political campaign.
Arnold Schwarzenegger / Credit: FAMOUS
Addressing his new role, Schwarzenegger said: "I have always been a huge fan of The Celebrity Apprentice and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let's get started!"
Trump congratulated his successor on Twitter, writing: "He'll be great and will raise lots of $ for charity."
It seems that relations between NBC and Trump are still cordial, with executive producer Mark Burnett stating that Trump had made it clear he'd like the show to continue despite his removal.
Burnett added: "Gov. Schwarzenegger will use his vast and highly successful business, political and media experience to drive this hit franchise to new heights."
President of alternative and late night programming for NBC Entertainment Paul Telegdy also released a statement.
He said: "Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves. It was Arnold's personal passion for the format that Mark Burnett and Donald Trump built over the last decade, as well as his fresh take on how to take it to new heights for today's audiences, that made him the man to hire. The Celebrity Apprentice... will be back!"
NBC's new series of Celebrity Apprentice with Arnold Schwarzenegger broadcasts in 2016.
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