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.''Getting to know the personalities on board this season proved a mystery box, with Grasby warming to Charlotte Dawson, Ben Dark and Dicko."They were the big surprises for me. I found them really supportive and nice and lovely, even if they don't come across like that on the show.''Featuring in promos describing Dawson as a "bitch,'' Grasby said: "I think she's must nicer than she lets on. While she pretends to be mean, she's really not that mean at all.''This year's Deni Hines-style villain, Tania Zaetta had the ability to "rub people up the wrong way,'' Grasby revealed."I didn't know much about Tania before (the show). It surprised me how much people can rub people up the wrong way. Not that I think she was doing it intentionally. She's not a malicious person.''Ever-the-sofie, she added: "I think it's a bit sad that Tania's the villain. I hope by the end of the series people like her a lot more. She's just someone who talks a lot really...(laughs).''Grasby joked her early departure was "true to form'' given the national headlines she made after her shock elimination from the 2010 series of MasterChef."I think everyone thinks they're going to win when they sign on (Celebrity). I of course have already lost a reality TV show, so I'm just being true to form. Winning didn't really work out for me.''The Adelaide-based food writer and home-meal range creator is in Singapore attending a trade show and researching new products for her brand.But it may not be the last we see of Grasby on Nine's celebrity series. Stay tuned.
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.
David Hasselhoff arrived in Sydney, Australia last night for his run on Celebrity Apprentice.Hasselhoff will raise money for his nominated charity, 
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.
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.