
From the NBC press Release:
"NEW YORK – Monday, Nov. 19th 2007 – NBC and Donald Trump return to New York City with "The Celebrity Apprentice," with an all-star celebrity lineup of candidates. This installment of "The Apprentice," now in its seventh season, changes the game. "The Celebrity Apprentice" with host Donald Trump begins its latest edition on Thursday, January 3 (9:00PM ET)."Press Release describes Ortiz as,
"...an Ultimate Fighting Champion – holds the record for light heavyweight fighting from 2000-2003. He has his own clothing line, and is developing a new XBOX game."This is Dana White's worst nightmare, a fighter that might become bigger than the UFC. A fighter that can leave the UFC and go anywhere bring PPV buys with him. UFC will have to cave to Tito Ortiz's demands before the show comes out before he becomes a bigger star.
Other Contestants:
Country singer
Trace Adkins, model/actress
Carol Alt, actor
Stephen Baldwin, Olympic gymnast
Nadia Comaneci, Playmate
Tiffany Fallon, Olympic softball player
Jennie Finch, producer
Nely Galan, actor
Marilu Henner, boxer
Lennox Lewis, Apprentice contestant
Omarosa, America’s Got Talent judge
Piers Morgan, actor
Vincent Pastore, and Kiss singer
Gene Simmons.