Donald Trump Proposed Ivanka as 'The Apprentice' Successor, NBC Declined
Donald Trump's vision for Ivanka to lead 'The Apprentice' was rejected by NBC, leading to Arnold Schwarzenegger's brief tenure as host.
- Donald Trump wanted his daughter Ivanka Trump to replace him as host of 'The Apprentice' after his departure in 2015.
- NBC rejected Trump's proposal, expressing concerns about the show becoming too focused on the Trump family.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger replaced Donald Trump as the host of 'The New Celebrity Apprentice' in 2017, but the show was canceled after one season due to low ratings.
- Ivanka Trump, alongside her brothers Don Jr. and Eric, were considered for roles on the show, with Trump envisioning them as boardroom advisers.
- The book 'Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass' reveals these insights and explores Trump's influence on the show's legacy.