16 men and women are headed to Donald Trump's boardroom next year for the seventh season of "The Celebrity Apprentice." After months of speculation, NBC announced the eight male and eight female celebs that will compete on the reality game show.
The female cast includes reality stars Kate Gosselin ("Jon and Kate Plus 8"), Kenya Moore ("Real Housewives of Atlanta") and Brandi Glanville ("Real Housewives of Beverly Hills); actress Vivica A. Fox; Olympic snowboarder Jamie Anderson, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam ("The Cosby Show"); Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and TV personality Leeza Gibbons.
The men include former World Series champ Johnny Damon; "Deadliest Catch" star Sig Hansen; comedian Gilbert Gottfried; singer Kevin Jonas; former NFL star Terrell Owens; actor Lorenzo Lamas; "Sharknado" star Ian Ziering; and Geraldo Rivera.
According to USA Today, the late Joan Rivers will appear on two episodes as a mentor. The scenes were shot months before her death in September. Also popping up as mentors this season are Piers Morgan, Bret Michaels, John Rich, Arsenio Hall, and season 6 winner Trace Adkins.
"This season of 'The Celebrity Apprentice' is on point to be the best yet," Trump said in a statement, according to E! News. "With 16 extraordinary contestants bringing their energy to the boardroom, it is sure to be a hit, as always."
The show kicks off Sunday, Jan. 4 with a two-hour premiere and then switches to Mondays, starting at 8.
