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Shami to appear on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Maybe former Texas gubernatorial candidate and self-proclaimed “hair king” Farouk Shami can give the Donald some grooming tips.
An NBC press release reveals that Shami, who lost the 2010 Texas Democratic primary nomination to former Houston mayor Bill White, will appear with host Donald Trump as a guest judge on the May 1 episode of “Celebrity Apprentice.”
Watch the drama unfold beginning Sunday, March 6 at 9 p.m. Eastern! NBC’s hit show The Celebrity Apprentice returns to primetime for its 11th consecutive season. Making a guest appearance amid the all-star line up will be Farouk Systems Founder and Chairman, Farouk Shami, who will appear as a guest judge during a special task in episode 9 airing May 1st.
“The next season of The Celebrity Apprentice will be the most exciting yet,” said Donald Trump, the show’s star and executive producer. “We are thrilled to bring back the celebrity format with 16 new and unbelievably talented celebrities who will help me make The Celebrity Apprentice one of the hottest shows on television this spring. Our cast and the tasks they perform in conjunction with our sponsor partners are just outstanding. As the top television shows for product placement and brand integration, The Apprentice proves the extraordinary value we offer to our sponsor partners.”
This season’s cast includes Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes, actresses Lisa Rinna and Marlee Matlin, model Niki Taylor, singer Dionne Warwick, former The View co-host Star Jones, Playmate Hope Dworaczyk and LaToya Jackson. On the men’s side, rapper Lil Jon, actor Gary Busey, former baseball player Jose Canseco, Survivor winner Richard Hatch, former teen idol David Cassidy, and singers Meat Loaf, John Rich and Sugar Ray lead singer Mark McGrath.
“Watch me, the Hair King, on The Celebrity Apprentice with my good friend Donald Trump,” Shami said. “We are proud to have gotten the opportunity to share in this experience. You won’t want to miss out on this season!”
The newest season of The Celebrity Apprentice premieres Sunday March 6th at 9 p.m. on NBC.
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