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The Nine Network has nabbed David Hasselhoff for Celebrity Apprentice.

“The Hoff” has recently been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent but was shed from the new-look panel headed by Simon Cowell. He has also judged America’s Got Talent, but is best known for his TV work on Baywatch and Knight Rider.

Hasselhoff has been rumoured to be on the shortlist for the second season of the Nine Reality series, but TV Tonight can confirm he will be a starter when filming begins on Monday.

Grabbing “The Hoff” is a knockout casting coup by Nine, ensuring the series will attract plenty of buzz.

Other names rumored to be potentials include Ian “Dicko” Dickson, Jason Akermanis, Nikki Webster, Julie Goodwin, Mark “Chopper” Read, Kris Smith and Stephen Belafonte.

Source: TV Tonight

David Hasselhoff has been linked to a second series of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.

The former Baywatch actor, who recently stepped down from his role on the Britain’s Got Talent panel, is believed to be a hot favorite for the show’s new cast, according to Australia’s Sunday Telegraph.

Hasselhoff is to appear as Captain Hook in pantomime at the Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas.

Model Kris Smith – partner of Dannii Minogue – is also believed to be in talks to appear on the Nine Network show, alongside Mel B’s husband Stephen Belafonte and former AFL star Jason Akermanis, a Brownlow Medal winner in 2001.

A production source is quoted as saying that movie producer Belafonte is “definitely keen” to take part in the show, adding: “He and Mel want to pursue more opportunities in Australia.”

Filming for The Celebrity Apprentice Australia’s second season is due to begin in January 2012. The first series – broadcast this autumn – was won by stand-up comedian Julia Morris.

Source: Digital Spy