Following a huge season in 2021, Celebrity Apprentice Australia will be returning to our screens next year with a whole new batch of business savvy celebs.
We’ll be settling in with the popcorn while they strategise, innovate and do other businessy things to try and avoid hearing the dreaded catchphrase: you’re fired.
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In Australia the star-studded series is hosted by the formidable Lord Alan Sugar, who has hosted the UK version since it first aired in 2005. So, he knows what’s what in the business world.
With stars like Turia Pitt and radio-show duo Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw already confirmed, the whole cast has just been revealed by Nine. And it’s good. We’ve got Real Housewives, Summer Bay icons and NRL legends.
Who will follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner, Shaynna Blaze, and secure the $100,000 for the charity of their choice? Scroll through to meet all the contestants and start sussing out their business acumen for yourself.
Turia Pitt
Author, motivational speaker, athlete and so much more, all-around legend Turia will be a force to be reckoned with in the board room.
Gamble Breaux
One of the fan-favourites from Real Housewives of Melbourne, Gamble is sure to bring her signature bubbly and vibrant personality to the show.
Benji Marshall
Having recently retired from the game after 19 years, former West Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league player Benji is heading into the world of reality TV.
Samantha Jade
Formerly appearing on The X Factor, Home and Away and INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, singer and actress Samantha is comfortable in front of the cameras – giving her an edge over the competition as she settles into the reality TV show.
Bec Zemek
Following in the footsteps of Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis, Bec is heading to the board room after appearing as a bride on the reality dating show. Will Bec be as big of a hit as Martha in the 2021 season? Time will tell.
Vince Colosimo
The AFI Award-winning actor has appeared in everything from Underbelly to Janet King and Doctor Doctor, making him a likely suspect for fan-favourite when he joins Celebrity Apprentice.
Jodi Gordon
Former Home and Away and Neighbours star Jodi is taking her talents to the world of business meetings – will she impress Lord Alan Sugar? Maybe he’s seen one of the soaps, they are iconic in the UK, after all.
Ronnie Caceres
He’s proven himself to be a fierce competitor on multiple seasons of The Block and now he’s ready to lay down the tools in favour of a swanky briefcase.
Eloni Vunakece
He’s been a semi-finalist on Australian Ninja Warrior twice and played for the NRL for years before retiring due to head injury. Not one to be underestimated, Eloni will be one to watch.
Carla From Bankstown (Ben James)
“Secretary to former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian” and social media sensation, Carla From Bankstown is a character played by Ben James. Carla has more than 30,000 Instagram followers and 585,000 likes on TikTok, making them one to watch when it comes to social media strategy and marketing.
Bronte Campbell
Another strong sports competitor, Bronte knows what it’s like to go up against the world’s best athletes and come out on top. Taking on a few celebrities in a faux business setting? Easy work for the Olympic swimmer.
Jarrod Scott
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Jean Kittson
A comedian and author, Jean has worked in some notoriously tough industries. Sure to take her knowledge and quick-wit to all the Apprentice tasks, Jean will make her mark on the competition.
Will and Woody
The duo? Dynamic. The laughs? Sure to be flowing as the radio stars put on their business thinking caps.
“Absolutely stoked to be heading into the Celebrity Apprentice jungle kitchen! We are 100% ready!” they said on Instagram.
Darren McMullen
Another TV star, Darren knows his way around a camera thanks to presenting gigs on The Voice Australia and his acting gigs on House Husbands and Doctor Doctor. We’re sure he’ll take that confidence into every last challenge when Celebrity Apprentice airs soon on Nine.
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