Final Episode of Celebrity Apprentice: Trump slowrolls me
I am currently going through the 1500 pending comments on my site . I can’t believe the support from so many people. It is really amazing and I couldn’t have imagined that all these people would feel compelled to write in. Please be patient while I get through all the comments. In the meantime, I am asking those who feel I should have won to please visit the Refugees International site. Explore the site, educate yourself about the charity and, if you can afford it and you really think I was robbed, please donate because I am not the one harmed, the charity is.
As for the finale of the Celebrity Apprentice, I will be blogging more thoroughly on it later in the week as I process last night. In the meantime, I want to thank Mr. Trump for the way he hired Joan Rivers. In the previous 7 seasons of The Apprentice he has never done anything but pointed to the winner and said “You’re Hired.” Last night, instead, he looked at me and, after asking if I knew what he was going to say, and said, “Annie, You’re Fired.” Nice slowroll. Good game, sir.
Annie Wins says:
May 13, 2009 at 8:56 am
Annie, you actually won, all things considered.
http://www.anniewins.com
Nice job with this! Spells it out clearly and effectively.
Regarding Trump’s claim that Annie called Joan names too.
I don’t think so. Let’s take all the comments both people made, go to court, and see who would win a lawsuit. Annie was right. In any other environment, Joan’s behavior would be actionable.
Oh my goddess Annie I can’t believe you/Refugees International were robbed. My heart goes out to you/them.
As I sat and watched the show Wed. May 13,09, with Julie and Harry in the a. m. with the sound off, suddenly flashed PLASTIC BONEBARBIE, then, MORAL COMPASS OF A FLEA, you know whom I speak of and it dawned on me that:
HEADLINE NEWS
ANNIE DUKE AND REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL WERE SCAMMED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION BY TWO OF THE UNIVERSES BIGGEST SCAMMERS.
I am soooooo sorry they, especially; flea kept trying as often as possible through editing to assassinate your excellent character.
Annie played the game better than Joan. I use to be a fan of hers, but after seeing her tirades, no more. I am very disappointed in Donald Trump.
If I owned a large business I would not hire a person who lies (about event planner) and attacks their apponents (Hitler, Poker players trash etc).
She is very insecure and only won because of her age and popularity, which btw took a big hit.
Steve
Your site consolidates all the facts perfectly.
http://www.anniewins.com
That was “Annie wins” who put that together not me.
I just wanted to acknowledge the effort and Yes, It was nicely done.
Just so you know – me and my family were watching the finale and were shocked he didn’t pick you. It was disgraceful how Joan treated you and still won. What a complete Joke!! Trump didnt do any better either to try and put her in her place. Instead he kind of sided with her.. ?? What respect does he earn from that… i’m telling you – none.. he really made himself look aweful in my opinion…pretty dumb to have people watch the show for hours and hours and the person that deserves to win doesnt.. The game is fixed ..should have known that.. now i do and wont waste my time again to watch one of his shows…… You are a terrific person and there is no way people with any sense at all would support Joan Rivers (or her daughter) in anything she does. She and her daughter are 2 loud mouths and totally embarrassed themselves.. (which is actually a win for you) because the way they made themselves look was truly shameful..disgusting.. who could like those people now.. lol.. Anyway Annie.. no worries – the game is fixed obviously and you were the clear winner anyway you want to look at it!! And the BEST thing is that EVERYONE in AMERICA knows this!!! LOVE YOU!!!
Annie,
You were clearly the winner of this season’s Celebrity Apprentice. You were superior in all aspects of the game and played the game as it was meant to be played.
I appreciate that you always took the high road in the boardroom and never personally attacked any of the other celebrities.
It amazed me that you were able to overcome some major obstacles that were created thru circumstances beyond your control. To win the song-writing challenge against Clint, when you and Brandi were clearly over-matched and to pull off the red carpet event even though Joan did her best to torpedo the final, should be inspiring to other to never count themselves out of any situation. Thru determination and effort any seemingly insurmountable challenge can be overcome.
Congratulations to you and Refugees International. Because of you Refugees Internation took home quite a bit of money and received some much deserved attention for their efforts.
Referring to the NBC.com Celebrity Apprentice Website Poll; “Did Trump make the right decision?…as Steve so accurately blogged and pointed out that the recent skewed percentage ratings don’t compute with earlier data. It’s obvious this is a staged poll as well. Looks like Trump and Rivers are cheating again. Sad…
Pitiful. These comments aren’t objective. Invective, but not objective. The decision was made, so get over it, already.
Shame on Trump. You should have won, Annie. We’re all disappointed here in Billings, MT.
OMG. I quit. I can’t keep up and read everything. You guys type too fast. I think I’ll go back only a few comments.
Trump is getting as senile as the old biddy he picked. Annie you were very professional and classy. If anyone has Trumps email please let me have it because I’m now on Rosie O’Donalds side !!! Joan Rivers is a has been and her daughter Melissa well I’m not sure what she is because she never has been…..CONGRATS ANNIE YOU WON IN AMERICA’S MIND
In answer to questions 1 and 2 many comments on this site have referenced that so I am certainly aware. As to number 3 I cannot be bought.
hi Annie,
I’ve never been moved to write about a TV show before, but I had to – I couldn’t believe Trump choosing Joan. I can only think that even HE is scared of her. While I did think you going on and on about crushing Joan was a bit much, overall you were so much more in integrity than her. I agree with another comment- in American’s mind, you won!
i’ve posted in all your CA threads with the same comment so i’ll repeat it again: you were amazing and i was rooting for you from day 1. even though you were robbed at the end, everyone watching knows you deserved to win and that the rivers women owe you a couple thousand apologies.
great job on the show
greetings
Too bad you lost it. The finale was a complete and uter joke and you WERE robbed of the win. I saw a topic on imdb on how it was all obviously rigged (one of trumps relatives is involved in joans charity, mark burnet producing a show with joan, weird crowd cheering for joan etc.). Also I can’t believe how everyone turned on you in the boardroom cause of that planing agency bullshit. They quit cause of joan ffs!!! Never have i seen such a mental woman, contradicting herself all the time and blaming others as well as these bastard insults…
Hi Annie,
I just tried to leave you a message on your website and I’m not sure if it went through. I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt SICK when Donald chose Joan Rivers. That was ridiculous! You were million times better! Joan Rivers should be so ashamed of herself, as well as her “just as lovely” daughter Melissa. They were nasty, rude and I can’t believe Donald would let a bully win. You are the real winner in our minds and I’m sure Donald lost some credibility after choosing Joan. Must have been one of those “a favor for a friend” things. I mean seriously, you kicked everybody’s butt!
I wish you all the best.
Sanna-Miina from Canada
Annie:
You played a great game, presented yourself as a professional powerhouse female with composure and grace. You won this game, no question, it was so obviously fixed. I was not familiar with you prior to CA, but now I am and you are a role model for all female professionals who are or hae been bullied in the boardroom by anyone; male or female. You are clearly the winner no matter what The Donald did or didn’t do and anyone with a brain knows that. Too bad for Joan and Melissa as they have a lot to contend with in any future endeavors that they will have as they created more people who will have negative reactions to any projects or products they are involved with in the future. This did them no favors, but you? This brought yourself, the poker players of the world and your charity to the forefront for people to see that you are loyal, dedicated, smart people who care about each other and the greater good and know how to have fun at their job, keep it real and know in the end what is important.
Best to you always,
A Fan For Life
Still do not understand how Kodak would want their brand associated with Joan Rivers or Celebrity Apprentice(Donald Trump.
Does not seem like good brand management to me.
This is from the Kodak Website:
Corporate Responsibility Principles
At Kodak, we believe that doing well by shareholders also means doing right by customers, employees, neighbors, and suppliers. With that in mind, Kodak operates its facilities, and designs and markets its products and services, not only to increase shareholder value, but also to promote development of the individual, the well being of the community, and respect for the environment.
Kodak conducts its business activities to high ethical standards.
Kodak respects internationally accepted legal principles, and obeys the laws of countries in which it does business.
Kodak is committed to sound corporate governance.
In this regard, the Company’s diverse, independent Board of Directors has adopted publicly available governance principles.
Kodak conducts its business activities in an environmentally responsible manner.
Kodak respects the privacy rights of its employees, customers, and suppliers.
Kodak promotes a work environment of equal opportunity for all employees and does not engage in unlawful discrimination. The Company´s terms of employment are voluntary and the Company prohibits the use of child or forced labor of any kind.
Kodak is committed to employing a diverse work force, and to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment.
Kodak maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
Kodak recognizes the right of our employees to join associations of their own choosing or to refrain from joining, and the right to collective bargaining unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Kodak expects that suppliers and distributors will comply with applicable laws and generally accepted standards relating to business ethics, labor and environmental protection.
Kodak respects the economic development priorities of the developing countries in which it does business.
Kodak maintains a philanthropic program that reflects its global corporate goals in community development, business opportunity and quality of life.
Anni, although I am not a Rivers fan I must say in this instance I am glad she won.
As a woman you came across selfish and every word out of your mouth was, I. You deserved to loose and the look on your face when you did was worth every min I watched the catty show.
You lost, now shut up, PLEASE
Donna Mann
Bio on Jeffrey Hayzlwett, Kodak’s marketing and branding genius, is below.
With Kodak’s tremendous commitment and involvement in the finale of Celebrity Apprentice, and choosing Joan Rivers via 3- of the five criteria, I am perplexed that I could not find anything on the Kodak’s website highlighting their association with Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump, or Joan Rivers.
I must be missing something.
Jeffrey W. Hayzlett
Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President,
Eastman Kodak Company
Jeffrey Hayzlett serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, reporting to Kodak Chairman and CEO Antonio M. Perez. As CMO, Mr. Hayzlett is responsible for the company’s worldwide marketing operations including the design and implementation of all marketing strategies, investments, policies, and processes. He leads the company’s efforts for Strategy and Planning, Marketing Programs, Marketing Network Operations, Brand Development and Management, Business Development, and Corporate Sponsorships. He is also responsible for the company’s Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Public Affairs organizations. Kodak’s Board of Directors elected him a corporate vice president in October 2007.
Mr. Hayzlett speaks frequently around the world on business growth, communications, and marketing, including keynotes at THE Conference on Marketing, the Direct Marketing Association Leadership Forum, the National Postal Forum, the Canadian Marketing Association’s National Convention and Trade Show, and Print Oasis. He is cited as a leading marketing expert in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers worldwide, and is a frequent television guest and commentator, having appeared on shows including CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, Fox Business News, and NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump.
He has received numerous global awards and honors, including the Frost & Sullivan Lifetime Achievement Award for marketing. He was named “Business to Business Marketer of the Year” by BtoB Magazine and “Direct Marketer of the Year” by the University of Akron Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing. Also in 2008, Mr. Hayzlett was inducted into the College of Business Administration Direct Marketers Hall of Fame. Previously, the U.S. Small Business Association named him “Entrepreneur of the Year.”
In the graphic arts industry, Mr. Hayzlett has been honored as the International Business Person of the Year Award by the International Printers’ Network (IPN); received The British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC) Honorary Life Member award; was given the National Association of Quick Printing (NAQP) Industry Award of Distinction; and most recently was awarded the prestigious Earl I. Sundeen Award from the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA).
Mr. Hayzlett is currently chairman of the board of directors of the Business Marketing Association (BMA), a member of the board of directors of the Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF), and is a member of the advisory board of the CMO Council. He is chairman of the Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) Foundation for Marketing Education, and is a permanent trustee to the SMEI Academy of Achievement Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame. He is also a two-term past chairman of SMEI. Mr. Hayzlett remains a trustee of Pi Sigma Epsilon National Education Foundation, an international sales and marketing fraternity.
Mr. Hayzlett has nearly 25 years of international marketing, sales, and customer relations management experience. He joined Kodak in April 2006 as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of the Graphic Communications Group (GCG). In this role, he was responsible for leading all marketing activities for the business, including product positioning, segment marketing, branding, marketing communications, customer development, business research, marketing strategy, and business development activity. He became Chief Business Development Officer in September 2007 and was responsible for Brand Development and Management, Market Development, Corporate and Product Public Relations, Communications and Public Affairs, Corporate Sponsorships, Business Development, Corporate Relationships and Partnerships, and Marketing.
Prior to joining Kodak, he led a private business development and public relations firm specializing in the technology and visual communications industries. He also held senior management positions in strategic business development and marketing at several companies, including Cenveo, Webprint and Colorbus, Inc., and served in staff positions in the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
The world knows Annie was robbed. Shame on Trump.
But Annie will go on as a WINNER. As for the reprehensible Rivers women…nature will take its course. Joan Rivers will go on publicly exposed as a pathetic “fag hag”—daughter in tow.
Joan and Melissa’s behavior reminds me of a favorite quote…
“Hate does more harm to the vessel in which is stored, than it does to the object on which it is poured.”
(Author Unknown)
ANNIE, YOU GO GIRL! You didn’t get down in the mud with them in the Board Room. Have a great career. Go on the lecture circuit…you will pack them in, and make millions for your charity. Good luck. You deserve great success.
Technically I think you did a great job on the Apprentice and you’d be a very good apprentice, no doubt. You raised the most and you did what you had to do. Having said that, I think if you were an employee at any company, your bosses and co-workers would quickly tire of your self-promoting behavior and how often you toot your own horn. You’d likely quickly make enemies of your co-workers and annoy your bosses to the point they’d be looking for a way to fire you. You’re good but there’s more to being good and that’s being a person people want to have around and work with. That doesn’t seem to describe you based on what was shown on the Apprentice. Joan would be fun to work with. Most people like to enjoy their co-workers. They’d be whispering behind your back what a ‘kiss-ass’ you are to the boss.
Annie,
This is the first time I have visited your website let alone participated in a blog. I just felt compelled to let you know how much I support you.
I lived in your “world” so to speak, for a short time, so I have an appreciation for what you do and know the people with whom you associate. My first husband was referred to as the number one backgammon player in the world and we travelled extensively for tournaments. We lived in NYC and he played in a local club where I got to meet and become friendly with professional games players like Paul Magriel, Jason Lester, Mike Svobodny and many others who have crossed over into the poker world. The level of intelligence and the generosity of those individuals was incredible.
I thought you played the game the way it should have been played. While you were on teams, the goal was to be THE Celebrity Apprentice. So, it was important to show what YOU did. You worked hard on every task and took the reins when it was necessary. You conducted yourself professionally at every opportunity. The skills you have learned as a professional poker player served you well in the business setting. I doubt I could have remained as unemotional as you did when being attacked. I especially appreciated your comments on the final show when you pointed out that if what Joan had done in the boardrooms had happened in the real world, it would have been actionable. As a lawyer, I know how true that is. I think Clint Black said it well when he said the person who should have been fired was the editor!
Anyway, I’m a business woman and a mother of two and you made me proud to be both! I wish you the best and I’ll be making a donation to Refugees International. Thank you for doing what you did for them, and raising the awareness for the needs of all of those individuals.
Last word…after watching the show… I’ve got a crush on you!
I’m so glad you didn’t win. You were a two faced person on the show. Also, your charity is not a USA charity and it’s shameful that you live here and don’t support your own country 1st. Pierce wasn’t even born here, but he lives here now and has a great charity that for the USA.
Annie
bottom line–if i needed to hire someone to raise money for my charity it would not be either of the Rivers women. In Joans home town of NYC you whippped her and accomplished the task(s). Clint Black may have had the best comment all show–”Fire the Editor”
Hang in there–life is more of a poker match then a red carpet interview. reading the competition and playing the odds is how one survives and wins in life. Donal Trump certainly preached that in his earlier books. Why he was intiminated by the interupertions and temper tantrumsis beyond me–I doubt he would have put up with such behavior from Ivanka and Don.
Its hard to explain what happened I too worked in the REAL business world and Joans behavior Human Resources would have fired her so fast. I gamble at casinos so I guess I am Mafia OMG. and everyone is beneath her I dont thing so. This was fixed and sticks and will never watch Celebrity Apprentice again. Did anyone her Barbara Walters interview he said Joan was a monster she treats people like dirt of course we are all below her. She called the view live and again she acted like a nut. ATTENTION EVERYONE ONE PLLEASE I DEAL WITH QVC AND HAVE CALLED AND SENT 4 EMAILS THAT I WILL NOT DEAL WITH THEM AS LONG AS THEY HAVE HER ON THE AIR. I CAN BUY FROM DELL BOISE DIRECTELY. I HAVE SENT AN EMAIL AGAIN TODAY SAYING I WILL NOT DEAL WITH A COMPANY WHO CONDONES SOMEONE WHO USES LANGUAGE LIKE A VIPER PIT WHORE ETC. THEY HAVE SENT BACK EMAILS EVERYTIME SAYING DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME LATER. TODAY HOWEVER I SENT ONE AND DEMANDED A RESPONSE AND THEY SENT ME A PERSONAL EMAIL NOT THE GENERIC ONE THAT THEY HAD FORWARDED MY EMAIL TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT WILL HANDLE THIS PROBLEM. EVERYONE WHO BUYS THERE CALL EMAIL AGAIN AND AGAIN AND DO NOT BUY THERE. NEXT I WILL CALL HSN AND ORDER AND TALK LIVE AND SAY WHY IM CHANGING COMPANIES. ANYONE WHO PATRONIZES QVC SHOULD RESPOND UNTIL ACTION IS TAKEN. WHO CAN IMAGINE A COMPANY PUTTING HER ON THEIR SHOW WHAT IF A CHILD HEARS HER? ANNIE I NEVER SAW YOU BEFORE THE SHOW POKER IS BEYOND ME BUT GREAT JOB AND WAY TO GO . YOU ARE A CLASS ACT.
Too bad, Ford. fun while it lasted. Good to have smart people around calling the emperor naked. Real points were made, first being that Annie did a terrific job and if she needs help in the future she just needs to ask. Lot of us will come to assist.
Like most visceral reactions, we are all stunned when the game turns out to be the show, with no chance for the players to really alter the outcome. But now that this is known, we can all move along, with even less respect for those who did the “cheating” if you can call it that.
I guess we are all a bit ashamed to be scammed that thoroughly, thinking rules matter and fairness is something to strive for. So yep, Annie got the shaft, but she made it damned near impossible to award to Joan. For this, we are all very, very proud of her. That’s why this has been fun. It’s such an obvious cheat.
Good talking to you, hope to see you around.
-AugieDogie
Ford-
If you are still reading, check out the initial Kodak interviews and the body language of the exec. He says how he is a huge fan of Joan and is very, very animated the whole time. In Annie’s meeting not so much, but even that fades fast following Tom Greene’s crap.
The guy is a 25-year businessman in NYC, with lots of boards and comittees to his name. Likely intersection with either Trump or the kids, who all sit on the same boards.
But…even if you have that ringer, why not put him on TV saying how Joan won those parts relevant to his judging? that just doesn’t figure; unless he now has wind of the scam and is worried about his name (or Kodak) tied to it? Just conjecture, but maybe he was backpedalling as well. The Kodak parts went silent very,very fast following the designer fail. Hm. And no outbrief at all with a client. Had to be a first for that.
James, I can’t think of anything more fun than working with a crazy old lady who can’t do her job and everytime she has a problem comes at you screaming personal insults. I admit it might be funny the first few times it happened (crazy people who don’t know how to behave ARE funny to watch, hence the entire basis of reality TV), but dealing with it all day every day as she screws up and screws up and looks for a scapegoat would get old fast.
annie deserved to win.
However, Annie was made bets on how how many years her marriage would last with other poker players. what does that tell ya?
Btw, annie lost all those bets. her marriage broke up.
Annie made bets with other poker players on how long her marriage would last.
what does that tell ya?
by the way, she lost those bets. her and her husband got a divorce.
btw, Clint had the best line “Fire the Editor”.
Since there is another Patricia, I’m adding my last initial “S.”
My first post was to share a favorite poem on “hate” based on the nasty behavior of the Rivers women: “Hate does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than it does to the object on which it is poured.”
Like the first Patricia, I had never felt so compelled to write to a TV show in my life. But this was SO manipulative and offensive to millions of viewers, I did exactly that. For the record, I am not in the world of poker.
Below is a copy of an email I sent to the NBC Celebrity Apprentice show:
Mark Burnett, please pull the plug on this show.
Celebrity Apprentice audiences are really turned off, and will abandon the show in droves next season. Folks feel the finale was rigged. Duh! You think?
Since the first season, I have never missed an episode of Celebrity Apprentice. But I (and everyone I know) will never watch it again.
Trump let the Rivers women‘s obnoxious behavior slide, and in the end, REWARDED them. Disgusting! Joan is his “friend.” She can do anything, including walking off the show, and then be welcomed back. Whatever happened to “I hate quitters” – “you’re fired.” But hey…anything for ratings.
In the end, the ‘cards’ were stacked against Annie, but she handled it—as well as all the horrible verbal abuse—with more class than emotionally out-of-control Melissa and Joan will ever have. Clearly, Annie was a threat.
Melissa’s role model, Mummy, showed her spoiled daughter that spewing venom, hateful name calling, and waving fists is the only way to deal with a “threat.” I can actually see why Melissa experienced “mean girls” in high school. What you give out you get back.
Annie was an outsider, and in the end was cheated out of her win. Five criteria…what a smokescreen! It was nothing more than creating a loophole designed to give Joan, her wretched daughter, and Trump a way around Annie…how transparent! How insulting to viewers’ intelligence.
In the Board Room, Trump ignored the fact that the entire world watched as the event planners refused to work for CA due to the shabby way Joan Rivers treated him. Trump actually questioned whether Annie was being truthful in her presentation of the facts surrounding the planner’s quitting. How degrading for Annie.
Bottom line, Trump lost his balls and is clearly afraid of Joan Rivers. He knows how nasty and vindictive she is (we all know now). If Annie won, Joan would have bad mouthed his show all over the airwaves. Joan has a much bigger audience than Rosie. Trump knew he couldn’t or did not want to stand up to Joan. So he caved and appeased the malicious witch to save himself.
Mr. Burnett, I read that CA will be back next season. Are they kidding? Even if they got someone as popular as the Obamas on the show, I won’t waste 11 weeks of my valuable time. The integrity of the show is gone.
Annie was cheated out of her hard earned win. As a viewer, I feel ripped off, too.
Personal to Annie: Please have someone from your organization contact me. I would love to partner with you in your endeavors. We can make the world a much better place. One of my mottos is “always take the high road.” You did just that. Would love to help your team make a difference. Patricia S.
So as another thread to consider, cuz maybe I will lure Ford back with some sleuthy questions–
Team makeup has been discussed over and over regarding the final challenge. How about the ones before? In fact, how about the overall quals of the men’s team vs. the women? The men really sucked this round. They were consistently the weakest players, few creative ideas (Hershel was a consistent surprise; great ideas, hard worker, very smart. But beyond him?? Tom Greene? On a business show? But we find out later, very good friends with… Joan. Andrew Dice Clay? Longtime NYC stage comedian. His heart wasn’t in it at all, but he kept someone else off the roster. Who else do we know that is a longtime NYC comedy circuit person? Hmm.. Wait. it’ll come to me…
Dennis Rodman…Very good friends with…Trump, and is not doing so well. Needs a hand-out; twice. Said he wanted to come back to “redeem himself”, but did not want to talk about drinking, behavior, etc. at all. Hm. How are you then redeeming yourself again?
so my question is–Where was Joan with respect to the “ringer”, or most predictably qualified candidate on each task? early in the season, when it was men v. women, it’s kind of irrelevant, except that they were stilted toward thewomen heavily (Wedding Dress sales, Cupcake making and sales, etc. Not being sexist, just looking at quals. In Jesse’s own words, the men’s cupcake tasted “like ass.”). And how hard is it to make a damned cupcake? apparently harder than they thought. And all quickly knew that Annie and Brande were a tour de force regarding sales and moneymaking.
But once the teams started to switch up, it got more interesting. Example: Jesse gets assigned to the Joan/Clint team for one episode. Task: Make a magazine shoot. We find out that Jesse runs a successful magazine and does the shoots. Despite Clint’s arrogance, they win, and Joan is safe.
So when did Melissa and Joan split up? And what happened since from a protectionist perspective, since perhaps they thought they would be the final 2 (cause for meltdowns by both Rivers?)
What would have happened if the Schwann’s folks showed up and Joan was with Dennis, Tom, and Dice to make the meal? Hmmm. That would’ve been delicious I am sure.
Then comes the Jingle. Joan is beside Clint Black, who all agree is the ringer. They’ve gotta win, right? Oops. that was the Annie Firing moment, but those damned Tuna Guys didn’t play along.
Interested to see if this theory holds water on other tasks, not familiar enough with them specifically to cite offhand. Ideas?
Forgot one– for the Schwann’s meal, Joan was with Clint and Hershel. Hershel said he owns his own restaurant franchise, as I understand it.
Joan Rivers’s behavior on the Celebrity Apprenctice was about as kosher as a ham sandwich served at a Passover Seder!
I just wanted to post support for Annie. I love poker but don’t watch it on TV like my friends do. Now I wish I had. Love you Annie. You were indeed robbed of being the final apprentice.
Annie, job well done you’re a role model for all women. You are smart, well spoken, kind and with many talents. You are a winner. You showed women they can work hard, take insults and still keep on track without CRYING. I can not take that CRYING, enough with the CRYING. (Cry me a River’s). Girls/women who cry, please stop right now, it is insulting. It is unfortunate that women who cry get positive attention. I’m so tired of public displays of crying for reasons of getting someone to feel sorry for them. It often works. Tell them to find a private place and when they have pulled themselves together they can join the group. I’m not a person who drops my tears when I’m not getting my way. I save them for when it is important. I find it disturbing that better coping skills were not taught of these women. Save the crying for what our tears were made for, not ourselves, but for others. I will not ever watch this show again. Trump has always been fair up to the firing of Annie. That was a waste of my time. The show was supposed to inspire hard working persons and show how hard work gets you the job. Shame on you Trump, you have ruined a good show.
All along you were winning that game hands down. Though I have always laughed at Joan Rivers’ jokes, this time she was the joke. Between her and her daughter, I’ve never seen people make bigger idiots out of themselves…such a lack of class! When Trump fired YOU, I was DUMBSTRUCK.
Annie, I loved watching you play the game. You’re a total winner and bright, beautiful, and CLASSY to boot.
Annie:
You are the best and clearly won that fixed show. I am still frustrated with how it all went down. The Donald should be hearing how loyal fans are not watching it again, as he brags about the ratings…
NBC has heard from me.
Thank you for all you did Annie for charity. I have watched you for years, and you should be proud with how you represented “poker players darling”.
It is obvious that Trump really didn’t think this one through!!
I’m so disappointed, I’m speechless. I loved you from the first episode, even though the thought of working with you scared me. After this season, I have a skewed view of Donald and the Rivers’ Duo. Being in the business field, many have given Donald tremendous respect and have aspired to be like him – I shudder at that thought now. His choice changes my view on him and I don’t have the same respect. My opinion of Joan and Melissa were that of complacency, but now…I can’t stand them.
Although I am a reality show junky…I probably will not watch another episode of anything they are involved with including the Apprentice. To think that I wanted to apply for the show…
Yikes!
Best wishes to you, your charity, and your poker friends! I loved the way you played and look forward to seeing in again on TV or elsewhere.
Annie, no one with half a brain would ever hire Joan Rivers in a million years. She’s a horrible horrible human being. But I feel for you.
However, don’t take it too hard because I personally feel that this is the year of bad decision-making by Donald Trump.
This is the second post that I’ve every made on a website. The first was on Melissa River’s. I HAD to express my disapproval of her childish, immature and disrespectful behavior when she was voted off. Joan and Melissa both made fools of themselves.
I had to post on your site to tell you that I respect you so much for the job you did and the fact that you showed so much class in the face of the onslaught of constant insults from the mother-daughter team from hell. You should have won. We all know that.
I am surprised that Joan Rivers was allowed back on the show and was even more surprised that her evil offspring was allowed back, too.
I know it was disappointing to not win the money to give to your charity. Just remember, you won in the arena of intelligence, class, and hard work.
Mark Burnett, NBC and TRUMP should be ASHAMED of themselves for ganging up against Annie in a pre-decided/RIGGED show. But I am glad we all got to know how great Annie is – she kept her cool throughout the show.
I just want to say that I was rooting for you as well. You did play a better game, seems like Trump had his mind made up about letting Joan win the game, and no matter what you said, (or what Joan said) was going to change his mind.
I remember the word ‘white trash’ was once used in the board room, and the guy was instantly fired. I cannot believe Trump let Joan call you all those things, he should have told her to stop, but I guess he wants better television as well.
A lot of people make a big deal out of US vs non-US charities. I don’t think that matters at all, we’re all living in this world, and need to help each other regardless of nationality.
It was only a game, and I don’t think Joan should’ve even been in the finals, but whatever. Annie I wish you best of luck in the future!
Annie, we all know the reason why Joan Rivers won. Donald Trump was scare. He didn’t have the guts to fire her a long time ago. When she quit a couple of times during the show, Donald should have fire her. He would have done with the other apprentices. Big Double Standard. I don’t know if it is worth watching the show anymore.
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