http://www.nydailynews.com/front/breaking_...0p-237402c.html

 

 

She's hired: Martha to host 'Apprentice' spin-off after jail

 

 

 

BY MARK WASHBURN

KNIGHT RIDDER

 

Martha Stewart will star in a spin-off of "The Apprentice" after she's released from prison in March, NBC announced Wednesday.

"Americans love to see people make good after being pushed down," said Mark Burnett, producer of "The Apprentice."

 

Her role on "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" was negotiated before Stewart started a five-month sentence at the federal women's prison in Alderson, W.Va., in October for an obstruction of justice conviction, which she is appealing.

 

After her release, Stewart will serve five months in home confinement, but will be permitted to work up to 48 hours weekly outside the home.

 

Donald Trump, who said he might make a guest appearance on Stewart's show, said she won't be using his termination line. "She's not going to say 'You're fired.' She's going to use a different expression. She has her own style."

 

In a 27-city casting tour for "The Apprentice" that starts this week, candidates will be asked whether they'd like to work for Trump or Stewart, NBC said.

 

Stewart will also launch a syndicated daytime talk show in September, which will be produced also by Burnett, who visits her monthly at the minimum-security prison.

 

Both TV shows will provide opportunities to rehabilitate Stewart's haughty and dismissive public image. References to her incarceration may be part of the script, Burnett said.

 

"It won't be avoided," he said. "She may mention it in passing."

GMAFB....oh my god...

Everytime there is a new reality show coming out....someone has to make something similar to it.

 

those stupid love island shows....the trump/benefactor shows..the makeover shows...the house shows....etc..

last reality show i watched was like 2 years ago...can't stand them..

GMAFB....oh my god...

Everytime there is a new reality show coming out....someone has to make something similar to it.

 

those stupid love island shows....the trump/benefactor shows..the makeover shows...the house shows....etc..

last reality show i watched was like 2 years ago...can't stand them..

 

Couldn't have said it better myself. It's the plague of this decade.

This too shall pass........................ eventually.

Donald Trump, who said he might make a guest appearance on Stewart's show, said she won't be using his termination line. "She's not going to say 'You're fired.' She's going to use a different expression. She has her own style."

 

Trump - "YOU'RE FIRED"

Martha - Can you please excuse yourself. Your employment has been terminated. Thank you and have a nice day.