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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

Celebrity Apprentice Australia: New Extended Promo

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Check out this new promo from Celebrity Apprentice: Australia. There is also an interview with David here, but it is not available outside Australia.

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!

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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David Hits the Beach for Celebrity Apprentice

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

As we told you last night (or early this morning) David was hitting Bondi Beach for a pet grooming service as his first challenge on Australia’s Celebrity Apprentice. If he wins, all the proceeds go to his charity, the Starlight Foundation.

After his breakout role in Knight Rider, David Hasselhoff revived his career as head lifeguard Mitch Buchannon on Baywatch.

And 23 years after he first appeared on the show, he still doesn’t look half bad without his shirt on.

The actor, who turns 60 in July, showed off his toned chest at Bondi Beach in Australia as he filmed scenes for the country’s version of Celebrity Apprentice.

He's still got it: David Hasselhoff, who turns 60 in July, showed off his beach body at Bondi, Australia, as he took a dip while fulfilling his duties for Celebrity Apprentice

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Help David Win: Come To Sydney Park Wednesday

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The filming for Australia’s Celebrity Apprentice is underway, and the first challenge is Wednesday. If you want to meet David and help him win the challenge for his charity, Starlight Children’s Foundation, follow these instructions:

He needs all Starlight supporters to come along to Sydney Park Wednesday from 12-3pm to show their support by pledging a gold coin donation. Bring your dog to be washed, dried & massaged by the Hoff himself! All proceeds will come back to Starlight if he wins the challenge.

Address: Cnr King St & Sydney Park Rd, St Peters Time: 12-3pm

Celebrity Apprentice: Playing for Charity

Monday, January 16th, 2012

David Hasselhoff arrived in Sydney, Australia last night for his run on Celebrity Apprentice.

Hasselhoff will raise money for his nominated charity, Surf Life Saving Australia — a nod to his Baywatch days.

Channel Nine producers have claimed former Baywatch star Hasselhoff will guarantee the second series of Apprentice will make global headlines.

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Source: Daily Telegraph