NBC has hired Arnold Schwarzenegger, replacing Donald Trump as host for Celebrity Apprentice when the show returns for the 2016-17 TV season.
Trump cut ties with the network shortly after he announced that he will be running as a presidential candidate. NBC officially severed connections with the business mogul in June, removing him not only as host for Celebrity Apprentice but barring as well the telecasts of Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. The network cited Trump's derogatory statements about Mexican immigrants as the reason behind the cessation of all business dealings between the two.
While Trump's camp is adamant that he was not fired from the TV show, quitting voluntarily to focus on his political aspirations, it cannot be denied that the Celebrity Apprentice had been waning in terms of both cultural impact and ratings. By bringing in a new host, NBC will be able to refresh the show, giving audiences a new reason to tune in.
