The Donald, facing declining ratings, has put a new spin on his reality show The Apprentice. This season, the show will feature “celebrities” with UFC star and MMA fighter Tito Ortiz being part of the cast. As reported by the Associated Press, the 14 “celebrities” won’t be vying for a job with Donald Trump, as in the previous six “Apprentice” seasons, but instead will compete in business-oriented tasks around New York City to raise money for their favorite charities. The official “Celebrity Apprentice” will win a $250,000 bonus to donate.

The full list of cast members include Trace Adkins (country music singer), Carol Alt (model/actress), Stephen Baldwin (actor, “The Usual Suspects’’), Nadia Comaneci, (Olympic gold-medal gymnast), Tiffany Fallon (2005 Playboy Playmate of the Year), Jennie Finch (Olympic gold-medal softball player), Nely Galan (producer, Telemundo), Marilu Henner (actress, “Taxi’”), Lennox Lewis (former heavyweight champion), Piers Morgan (judge, “America’s Got Talent”), Omarosa (”Apprentice’’ season 1 contestant), Tito Ortiz (Ultimate Fighting Champion), Vincent Pastore (actor, “The Sopranos’’), Gene Simmons (Kiss frontman).

Three things that could make this the best season ever: Tito hooks up Playboy Playmate Tiffany Fallon, Tito body slams Lennox Lewis, or Tito bitch slaps ever-so-annoying Omorosa. Show starts January 3rd.

Monday, November 19th, 2007 | File under Breaking News, On Television, UFC