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Celebrity Apprentice Australia: The Hoff Has Left the Building

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Somewhere in the world, Elvis will be leaving a building. In Celebrity Apprentice land – The Hoff has left the show.

No, he didn’t get fired. He resigned.

David didn’t go into detail but his bombshell didn’t go down well with some of his fellow Apprentices.

“I can’t tell you my disgust when he just said, ‘Hey guys, I’m out,’” spat a furious Jason.

“You’re leaving us in the lurch and if we lose this, if we don’t win this challenge – there’s four dudes and three of them (have to) come to the boardroom.”

Okay Aker, let’s take a few deep breaths, build a boardroom table and move on. The Hoff has. In a cab. Into the night where the family promise he leaves for remains unknown but his admiration for his fellow celebs is no secret.

“I think what I’ve got from this experience is a great amount of respect for my fellow celebrities,” reflects The Hoff. “I feel awful about leaving but I’m very proud to have been part of Celebrity Apprentice.”

If you’re in Australia, check out this video from Channel 9.

Source: Channel 9, post from HoffArmy

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Celebrity Apprentice Australia: Episode 2 Recap

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Picture: Craig Greenhill Source: The Daily Telegraph

Check out Channel 9′s Episode 2 photo gallery here.

MARION Grasby is the first to admit it: she’s a two-time reality TV loser.

The former MasterChef Australia favourite made another untimely exit from Channel 9′s Celebrity Apprentice – after failing to reign in Baywatch star David `The Hoff’ Hasselhoff in an art challenge.

The friendly foodie conceded her “niceness” may have worked against her on a TV program punctuated by powerful personalities and rampaging egos.

TV boss Mark Bouris acknowledged her “gentle soul” during boardroom discussion’s following this season’s art project episode, which saw Grasby lead Team Fortune to a loss against the Ian `Dicko’ Dickson-led Team Platinum.

But the meek-and-mild creator of Marion’s Kitchen food range proved too sweet for the celebrity series.

“Before I went on the show I thought to myself `you know what, I’m going to have to really toughen up otherwise these people are going to be mean to me,” Grasby told www.thetelegraph.com.au.

“But at the end of the day, I just can’t be someone that I’m not.”

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Celebrity Apprentice Australia: Episode 1 Recap

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

The Herald Sun gives us a quick recap of the first episode of Celebrity Apprentice which premiered last night.

Check out Channel 9′s photo gallery here.

PICTURE: CRAIG GREENHILL HERALD SUN

YOU’VE got to love David Hasselhoff.

The former Knight Rider and Baywatch star has enough energy to light up a small city.

Hasselhoff, or The Hoff as he likes to be called, is the X-factor that makes this year’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia a treat.

The Hoff didn’t come to Australia to slum it. He brings a passion to the Channel 9 reality show that is infectious.

Last night the men’s Platinum team used the Hoff to win and raise $245,000 for charity in a dog pampering challenge.

The most-watched star in the world – according to the Guinness Book of Records – was unstoppable as he was mobbed by fans on Bondi Beach.

Male celebrities including Ian “Dicko” Dickson, Ben Dark and Vince Sorrenti were in awe of The Hoff.

Former AFL star Jason Akermanis was clearly jealous that The Hoff was getting so much attention.

Even the female Fortune celebrities got caught up in Hoff-mania. Tania Zaetta banged on endlessly about her short stint in Baywatch.

The Fortune females spent most of the dog challenge bitching about one another. The Platinum guys seem much more team spirited.

Things got emotional near the end when The Hoff handed over that monster cheque to the Starlight Foundation and explained how a young child had changed his life on the set of Knight Rider.

Celebrity Apprentice Australia is a winner. Long live The Hoff.

Source: Herald Sun

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Celebrity Apprentice Australia is Hoff and Running

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

WHEN you sign Elvis Presley to your band, you’re hardly going to hide him down back on tambourine.

You stick him out front, where he can swivel his hips for the screaming fans.

In the opening scenes of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, contestant Ian “Dicko” Dickson claims David Hasselhoff is his team’s Elvis – the man who will draw hordes of excited fans to Bondi Beach for a dog-wash challenge designed to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Dicko’s on the money. Hasselhoff, who is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as The Most Watched TV Star in the World thanks to roles in Knight Rider and Baywatch, is dripping in sweat, but he’s indefatigable as crowds flock to Bondi ostensibly to have their dogs shampooed.

“We raised $245,000 in the first round because they used me as bait,” Hasselhoff says of his Team Platinum, a title that conjures images of men slipping bank notes into the garters of exotic dancers.

“They (the fans) didn’t come over to wash their dogs, they came over to take a picture with a guy who is going to give them worldwide publicity. I know what marketing is about. I’ve marketed David Hasselhoff and I’ve marketed The Hoff.”

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Celebrity Apprentice Australia Premieres April 18

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

It’s official! Celebrity Apprentice Australia will be starting April 18 at 8pm on Channel 9.

Twelve celebrities – all vying to raise money for charity. Who’ll survive the boardroom and who’ll be crowned this year’s Celebrity Apprentice?

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Hair by the Hoff: Celebrity Apprentice Challenge

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Picture: Brent McGilvary

Source: Northern District Times, by Alicia Tetley

TEENAGE girls were screaming, children were screaming, men were screaming, and I was screaming.

“Hoff, Hoff, Hoff.”

Imagine seeing Baywatch hunk David Hasselhoff, 59, less than 10m away from you, styling a woman’s hair. Could you believe it? I couldn’t.

Top Ryde City was host to 12 celebrities, including The Hoff, who were being filmed for the second season of Australia’s Celebrity Apprentice on Monday.

The crowd was filled with screaming fans, including me, waiting for The Hoff to grace the stage.

Comedian Vince Sorrenti was presenting the men’s team who were challenged to style a women’s hair in different categories such as “rocker chick”.

“I’m not a hairdresser as you can see,” Hoff said to Sorrenti. “I’m going for the rock look.”

On either side of The Hoff was former AFL star Jason Akermanis and former Australian Idol judge Dicko.

But all eyes were on the American superstar. Sales assistants in Esprit were holding a sign saying “we love The Hoff”, The Hoff was chanting his name and I was taking pictures on my phone.

The women’s team was out before the men’s with Australia’s Next Top Model judge Charlotte Dawson presenting water-ski and boxing champ Lauryn Eagle, Dancing With the Stars’ Patti Newton and Bollywood actress Tania Zaetta.

Taking only 20 minutes to style their participants hair, the women’s team seemed to do a better job.

But who cares? The Hoff was coming up next.

The winner will be revealed when the show is screened later this year.

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New Promo for Celebrity Apprentice Australia

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Check out this new promo video for Celebrity Apprentice Australia with David Hasselhoff!

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Kids at Sydney Children’s Hospital Inspired by Hoff’s Big Heart

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

It began more than 20 years ago with a letter from a dying child – since then David Hasselhoff has never been able to resist the opportunity to bring a smile to an ill child’s face.

He was at it again yesterday, entertaining patients at Sydney Children’s Hospital.

Inside the Starlight Express Room, surrounded by arts and craft, beanbags and gaming consoles, The Hoff danced, ran in slow motion, sang a duet and had his picture taken with the kids.

It was the latest in a long line of hospital visits around the world that began when he was working on hit ’80s TV show Knight Rider.

“It was the second day on set and a seriously ill child visited me. He left a letter thanking me for teaching him that there’s more to life than pain,” he said.

“When we realise how blessed we are, we should share our blessings and love.”

Excited three-year-old Holly Collins was at the hospital when Hoff arrived yesterday. She said: “The Hoff talked to me when I was sitting on the beanbag.”

Her mother Julie said: “Being in hospital can be tedious so it was great seeing Hasselhoff putting a smile on kids’ faces and being an inspiration.”

Source: The Daily Telegraph

David posted this on his twitter yesterday:

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Next Challenge For Celebrity Apprentice Australia

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Hassel the Hoff for charity tomorrow (Tuesday) for the next challenge on the Celebrity Apprentice Australia! David tweeted he will be at 47 George Street – The Rocks starting at 1pm for a Celebrity Art Auction. He asks for people to take a piece of the Hoff wall. So come on down and support the Save the Children charity and help David win!

The auction features artworks ranging from smaller pieces of Hoff’s smashed-up Berlin Wall to a vanity mirror and an artwork Team Fortune collectively created alongside The Hoff.

Project manager Tania Zaetta has created smaller artworks that reflect her move to India for work while facing a cultural barrier and achieving her dreams in Bollywood.

The Rocks Popup Project takes up residence in temporarily vacant buildings. Painters, sculptors, designers, writers, experimental artists, musicians and even inventors are turning The Rocks into a nucleus of studios, galleries, and event spaces as they breathe new life into familiar surrounds.

More photos below the cut.

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Dog Day Afternoon on the Celebrity Apprentice

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Click here to check out this video from A Current Affair

Today David Hasselhoff appeared in a motivator type role for Australia’s Celebrity Apprentice as he participated in the celebrity dog wash antics at Sydney Park, Alexandria, in front of an appreciative crowd of almost a thousand (and a few hundred dogs).

The 59-year-old hunk served as the leader of the group straight from the Cremorne’s Orpheum Theatre where they all shot the opening parts of the brand new season of the hit show. The tall American celebrity left everyone somehow starstruck with his presence especially those of the attention of Jason Akermanis and Ian Dickson.

Ian “Dicko” Dickson and Vince Sorrenti appeared to be the most vocal on the megaphone in getting pooch (and Hoff) lovers to part with their hard earned cash. All had to work hard as the celeb dog wash and other doggie activities occurred in 30 something degrees (86 F) heat. Hoff was able to cool off a bit with his young girlfriend and was seen reaching for the sweat rag more than once.  Even Batman and The Joker from DC Comics fame showed up for the fun. On the other side of the park, the women’s team got into the spirit of things too, but Hoff’s team drew the biggest crowd 10:1.

When it comes to what his fellow Apprentice contestants have to say about his fast and unstoppable determination to emerge as the winner of the challenge. Even Ben Dark is willing to serve him coffee if Hasselhoff keeps up with all the energy up to the end.

When quizzed about his favourite breed of dog, Hasselhoff joked “Hoff Dog”, which got a nice reaction from the crowd. His shirt removal appeared to get the biggest pop from the crowd and as you would expect news media and fans focused in on Hoff’s chest.

To their credit, event organisers offered water to the crowd. Police were on hand for the event and its understood things ran smoothly throughout.

Thousands of dollars was raised today but we understand you will have to tune into Channel Nine to find out exactly what the final $ bottom line was.

Dressed in overalls for the task, Hasselhoff and his fellow celebrity contestants were also wearing women’s high heels.

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