Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will appear on the premiere episode of “The Celebrity Apprentice” this evening (January 3) on the NBC network at 9 p.m. ET.
“The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” will join 13 other celebrities such as KISS frontman Gene Simmons and retired professional boxing champion Lennox Lewis in the primetime slot, “competing in business-driven tasks around New York City … [to raise] money and awareness for their respective causes.”
That’s right, contestants on season seven will not be working toward a position with Donald Trump. Instead, the motley crew will participate on the show in the names of certain charities.
Here’s more:
“Contestants will not be vying for a job with Donald Trump, but the business-savvy celebrity contestants will be working towards a greater goal — as they raise over a million dollars for their various charities throughout the season. Not only will the final winner be crowned the first ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ but he or she will also have the honor of delivering a $250,000 bonus check to their designated charity.”
For more on the new twist this season click here. And to check out a video of Ortiz promoting himself on the program go here.
This should be good. Either that or really, really painful to watch. Tune-in.
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It’s for a good cause..I for sure will check it out.
I want to see when Trump says ” ur fired!! ” to Tito.
[quote comment="254582"]It’s for a good cause..I for sure will check it out.[/quote]
Bash Tito all you want (because there are a lot of haters on here and elsewhere) but he does a ton of charity work. Granted, this is also a publicity deal for him, but the end result is positive — just like all those USO tours and half the other shit we probably don’t hear about.
I’m going to love this. Just shows he has nothing better to do. But its for a good cause I wonder which charity he will be representing.
There really isn’t much on tv these days with the writer’s strike. So I’ll be tuning in at 9 to watch.
Whenever Tito Ortiz does get eliminated from the show, and they are in the boardroom and Donald Trump says “Tito, YOUR’RE FIRED!”, Trump will then look into the camera as in zooms in and say “Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”
Career change??? probably a good idea Tito…..
Tito is definately gonna be 1 of the first 3 to get fired..Either a battle of egos is sure to play well here, always of fan of the show, can’t stop now.
cant wait to see tito and lennox work out their creative differences. perhaps a bout will transpire
Its another indication Tito is washing up on the shores of retirement.
[quote comment="254589"]There really isn’t much on tv these days with the writer’s strike. So I’ll be tuning in at 9 to watch.
Whenever Tito Ortiz does get eliminated from the show, and they are in the boardroom and Donald Trump says “Tito, YOUR’RE FIRED!”, Trump will then look into the camera as in zooms in and say “Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”[/quote]
lol…
“You’re fired, oh guess what, Jenna is now my new assistant, chump…..”lol
Seriously, I know Tito is big on supporting the troops, and I hope, as a Veteran myself, that he goes far….and that he goes against Shogun in May…. Does anyone have any word on that? the PPV in May?
lol…Tito wont be one of the first 3…it’s business…Gene Simmons? Lennox? Lennox struggles speaking English…I’d bet Tito will compete for a while…maybe he’ll be strong in the first round…then tire and stall to a mediocre boring finish. sound familiar
“Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”
Well done sir…PhilQNY 1 Dana 0
I wonder how Jenna passed the time while Tito was away…hmmm. K 3 in a row…my ears are bleeding
250 K are you kidding me it could have at least been 1 M. Donald is a freakin muti billionare and he would not have to pay him self anyway the sponsers would be coughing up the cash. They give several hudreds of thoudands on dollars on deal or no deal every day.
I think tito will go to the final few contestants you can tell he is good with people and has good communication skills just from watching tuf 3 all those guys reepected tito and thought he was a great coach
If you click on the ‘Celebrities’ link it takes you to Tito’s Bio.
It actually says he is currently preparing for a major fight scheduled for December 30th at the MGM Grand Las Vegas against UFC World Light Heavyweight Champion, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell in UFC 66.
How old is that?????
[quote comment="254644"]“Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”
Well done sir…PhilQNY 1 Dana 0[/quote]
Nah Bro..I quoted it from ViolentMike. so VM 1 Dana 0
anyone think tito should be more worried about figuring out a way to win a damn fight against someone other than ken shamrock???
yes.
And I will not subject myself to a single second of that rubbish.
[quote comment="254680"][quote comment="254644"]“Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”
Well done sir…PhilQNY 1 Dana 0[/quote]
Nah Bro..I quoted it from ViolentMike. so VM 1 Dana 0[/quote]
Thanks PhilQNY!!!
I also agree with the people saying that Tito may very well likely get pretty far into the competition. Like dia mette said above, Tito has excellent people skills, just look at how the fighters on TUF 3 just gravitated toward him. Plus look at how many of those fighters from that show ended up going out to Big Bear to continue to train with Tito.
Tito has a bad rep with the fans because he ducks the tough competition and always seems to have an excuse when he loses. I have nothing wrong with him talking smack before the fight – its all hype which lead to more PPV buys which leads to more money. Then after the fight, Tito will ‘appologize’ to the other fighter (in most cases) and admit that he was just saying all that stuff to sell the fight. If seen in the street, minus Jenna, Tito would probably be one of the most approachable guys in the UFC.
I’ll bet Tito kisses TRUMP’S ASS like nobody’s business, just to get more airtime.
I’ll watch the show tonight – In hopes that Tito gets the boot ASAP.
Tito is the smartest guy in MMA. Hate him or love him, that cracka gets fans and cash.
[quote comment="254693"]anyone think tito should be more worried about figuring out a way to win a damn fight against someone other than ken shamrock???[/quote]
LOL! I hear that.
has anybody gone to the show’s website? check the start to his bio:
“Professional wrestler, Tito Ortiz, is one of the most popular — and most controversial — martial arts competitors in the world. Ortiz returned victoriously to UFC competition in April 2006 at age 31 and is currently preparing for a major fight scheduled for December 30th at the MGM Grand Las Vegas against UFC World Light Heavyweight Champion, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell in UFC 66.”
first its from way back, second its starts by calling him a profesional wrestler. geeez
The only reason why Tito has so many haters out there is because Dana White created that persona. Think about this: Why would Dana White spend a $hitload of money trying to show his side of the story of the “BEEF” when he and Tito were supposed to have that boxing match a few years back. Tito didn’t even have his own special show to show his side of the story. Don’t get me wrong wrong, I think Dana White has done more Positive for the UFC than Negative, but don’t hate Tito Ortiz because of the way the UFC portrays him. He’s smart and talented enough to make $$$$ without fighting.
I want to see Tito throw down with Lewis. I think Tito would be giving up a couple of LBs, but Tito would take him for sure – GROUND AND POUND!
lol…did anyone see that show…I hope Tito and Lennox beat the shat out of….Omarosa…what a flaming “C” word! and I didn’t mean cool, cocky, or caucasian!
LOL to Tito and Lennox lightly sparring in the streets.. Priceless
[quote comment="254631"][quote comment="254589"]There really isn’t much on tv these days with the writer’s strike. So I’ll be tuning in at 9 to watch.
Whenever Tito Ortiz does get eliminated from the show, and they are in the boardroom and Donald Trump says “Tito, YOUR’RE FIRED!”, Trump will then look into the camera as in zooms in and say “Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”[/quote]
lol…[/quote]
Saying bye to one of his most popular fighters, biggest draws and taking one of the biggest names off the marquee? That’s not having balls, that’s bad,bad business. Writer’s strike or not, YOU are watching! Say’s a lot about you and more about Tito. Tito’s made it to the show, Baby, prime time on NBC and he’s kicking the door open for everybody else. Love him or hate him, he’s has everbody’s attention!
I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch
Tonight was the first time I saw the Apprentice.
That Omara or whatever her name girl is annoying as fuck.
Is it me or is Jenna Jameson not at all that good looking?
[quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…
Did they Photoshop his head onto that picture? Wow I think this is the first time I truly noticed the actual amount of space his head takes in the average photo. Do you think he has his own gravitational pull?
In all seriousness he does do a ton of charity work, how great would it be though if Trump fired him LEe Murray style, lol…
YOU all need to stop the tito bashing the only reason people are bashing is because of danas boxing against tito,you should thank dana for letting it drag out and miss-informing the fans by saying it happening on the this date,that was just danas way of getting a shot in and landing it on your minds and it worked!we all know tito would smash danain a boxing match and if tito was such a bad person why would dana and the ufc wanna resighn him to a contract,face it bashersthe bad boy is gonna be in the ufc for a long time and soon gonna be champion again so ya better start riding with the future champ.!!!!!
[quote comment="255418"]Did they Photoshop his head onto that picture? Wow I think this is the first time I truly noticed the actual amount of space his head takes in the average photo. Do you think he has his own gravitational pull?
[/quote]
If you look close you can see tiny rocks orbiting his head at times.
The girls team should have gone with the sex appeal, Jennie Finch is hot, but Playmate of the Year- Tiffany Fallon! Throw her in a bikini and the guys would have come running over.
[quote comment="255274"][quote comment="254631"][quote comment="254589"]There really isn’t much on tv these days with the writer’s strike. So I’ll be tuning in at 9 to watch.
Whenever Tito Ortiz does get eliminated from the show, and they are in the boardroom and Donald Trump says “Tito, YOUR’RE FIRED!”, Trump will then look into the camera as in zooms in and say “Hey Dana, don’t you wish you had the balls to say that!”[/quote]
lol…[/quote]
Saying bye to one of his most popular fighters, biggest draws and taking one of the biggest names off the marquee? That’s not having balls, that’s bad,bad business. Writer’s strike or not, YOU are watching! Say’s a lot about you and more about Tito. Tito’s made it to the show, Baby, prime time on NBC and he’s kicking the door open for everybody else. Love him or hate him, he’s has everbody’s attention![/quote]
Well said. Tito has got his head screwed on and seems like a nice guy.
[quote comment="255368"][quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…[/quote]
He only didn’t take that because he had retired and wanted to bow out gracefully unlike Tyson and Holyfield.
Lennox is a legend.
[quote comment="255454"]YOU all need to stop the tito bashing the only reason people are bashing is because of danas boxing against tito,you should thank dana for letting it drag out and miss-informing the fans by saying it happening on the this date,that was just danas way of getting a shot in and landing it on your minds and it worked!we all know tito would smash danain a boxing match and if tito was such a bad person why would dana and the ufc wanna resighn him to a contract,face it bashersthe bad boy is gonna be in the ufc for a long time and soon gonna be champion again so ya better start riding with the future champ.!!!!![/quote]
dana owes me an hour of my life back i watched that show thinking were going to see a fight and all it was was dana taking a cheap shot at tito.they actually spent money making that shit and airing it for what just to make tito look bad they could have made it a half hour or thrown it on a different show and gave it less than 5 minuters to explain what happened instead of dragging it on for a hour when they knew there was no fight at the end.i am not a tito fan a thought when he was on top he was disrespectful to his oppents and made lots of excuses,i do hate him alot less now i think he has grown up alot he will give almost anyone a tuff fight but i dout he will ever be champ again.
[quote comment="255546"][quote comment="255368"][quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…[/quote]
He only didn’t take that because he had retired and wanted to bow out gracefully unlike Tyson and Holyfield.
Lennox is a legend.[/quote]
lennox is the last great h.w. champ we may ever see no one has done shit since he retired,it used to be the h.w. champ would be one of the most known people in the world i don’t even know who the champ is nor do i care with the state of boxing the way it is now. he may be the last of that era of boxing cause i don’t know if boxing will ever recover to its past glory.
[quote comment="255454"]YOU all need to stop the tito bashing the only reason people are bashing is because of danas boxing against tito,you should thank dana for letting it drag out and miss-informing the fans by saying it happening on the this date,that was just danas way of getting a shot in and landing it on your minds and it worked!we all know tito would smash danain a boxing match and if tito was such a bad person why would dana and the ufc wanna resighn him to a contract,face it bashersthe bad boy is gonna be in the ufc for a long time and soon gonna be champion again so ya better start riding with the future champ.!!!!![/quote]
Uhh, that’s exactly what I said.
[quote comment="255739"][quote comment="255546"][quote comment="255368"][quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…[/quote]
He only didn’t take that because he had retired and wanted to bow out gracefully unlike Tyson and Holyfield.
Lennox is a legend.[/quote]
lennox is the last great h.w. champ we may ever see no one has done shit since he retired,it used to be the h.w. champ would be one of the most known people in the world i don’t even know who the champ is nor do i care with the state of boxing the way it is now. he may be the last of that era of boxing cause i don’t know if boxing will ever recover to its past glory.[/quote]
Vitali Klitchko had his his number. He went inot retirement because he was afraid of him. This is an MMA forum so I’ll leave it at that.
[quote comment="255798"][quote comment="255739"][quote comment="255546"][quote comment="255368"][quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…[/quote]
He only didn’t take that because he had retired and wanted to bow out gracefully unlike Tyson and Holyfield.
Lennox is a legend.[/quote]
lennox is the last great h.w. champ we may ever see no one has done shit since he retired,it used to be the h.w. champ would be one of the most known people in the world i don’t even know who the champ is nor do i care with the state of boxing the way it is now. he may be the last of that era of boxing cause i don’t know if boxing will ever recover to its past glory.[/quote]
Vitali Klitchko had his his number. He went inot retirement because he was afraid of him. This is an MMA forum so I’ll leave it at that.[/quote]
he gave him a good fight at the end of his career and what?he has not had anywhere near the career lennox had.
[quote comment="255454"]YOU all need to stop the tito bashing the only reason people are bashing is because of danas boxing against tito,you should thank dana for letting it drag out and miss-informing the fans by saying it happening on the this date,that was just danas way of getting a shot in and landing it on your minds and it worked!we all know tito would smash danain a boxing match and if tito was such a bad person why would dana and the ufc wanna resighn him to a contract,face it bashersthe bad boy is gonna be in the ufc for a long time and soon gonna be champion again so ya better start riding with the future champ.!!!!![/quote]
There is no way in hell Tito is gonna be the LHW champ again unless Ken Shamrock wins the title lol.
[quote comment="255835"][quote comment="255798"][quote comment="255739"][quote comment="255546"][quote comment="255368"][quote comment="255283"]I was never really a lennox fan but when you look back now at his career, he is a legend… took on all comers, the best competition for his whole career. This aprentice show should be cool to watch[/quote]
Except for his Klitchko rematch…[/quote]
He only didn’t take that because he had retired and wanted to bow out gracefully unlike Tyson and Holyfield.
Lennox is a legend.[/quote]
lennox is the last great h.w. champ we may ever see no one has done shit since he retired,it used to be the h.w. champ would be one of the most known people in the world i don’t even know who the champ is nor do i care with the state of boxing the way it is now. he may be the last of that era of boxing cause i don’t know if boxing will ever recover to its past glory.[/quote]
Vitali Klitchko had his his number. He went inot retirement because he was afraid of him. This is an MMA forum so I’ll leave it at that.[/quote]
he gave him a good fight at the end of his career and what?he has not had anywhere near the career lennox had.[/quote]
We will never know. I understand that Lennox wanted to go out on top, but to me he went out like a bitch. He gassed in that fight and his striking was nowhere near Vitaly’s.
[quote comment="255303"]Tonight was the first time I saw the Apprentice.
That Omara or whatever her name girl is annoying as fuck.
Is it me or is Jenna Jameson not at all that good looking?[/quote]
Same here. I found the show fascinating. I’ll keep up this season. Jenna’s decline is well documented. It’s really sad.
Omarosa will stay on (even though she should have been fired last night) because Trump wants people to tune in to see when the bitch will finally get fired. I predict she’ll be in the final 6 or so because everyone will be hooked or quit watching by then.
Not much out of Tito last night. It’s clear a small few of them will be the talkers/central figures/eye of the storm. It should be a good show, I’m thinking.
Is it just me or might Gene Simmons have been born without adrenal glands?
[quote comment="256192"][quote comment="255303"]Tonight was the first time I saw the Apprentice.
That Omara or whatever her name girl is annoying as fuck.
Is it me or is Jenna Jameson not at all that good looking?[/quote]
Same here. I found the show fascinating. I’ll keep up this season. Jenna’s decline is well documented. It’s really sad.
Omarosa will stay on (even though she should have been fired last night) because Trump wants people to tune in to see when the bitch will finally get fired. I predict she’ll be in the final 6 or so because everyone will be hooked or quit watching by then.
Not much out of Tito last night. It’s clear a small few of them will be the talkers/central figures/eye of the storm. It should be a good show, I’m thinking.
Is it just me or might Gene Simmons have been born without adrenal glands?[/quote]
I was bummed that chick was fired because she was hott.