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'The Apprentice': Brandy Kuentzel wins Donald Trump's approval
Another season of the "The Apprentice" is over, viewers, and one lucky apprentice got to hear those hallowed words "You're hired!" on Dec. 9. So who was it -- former corporate lawyer Brandy Kuentzel or property developer Clint Robertson? The winner of a job with Donald Trump's organization was (drumroll please!) Brandy. The final challenge required each candidate to put on a charity golf tournament, which task provided challenges for both Brandy and Clint. Brandy was in charge of the first half of the tournament, which included arranging tables and coordinating comedian Kathy Griffin. Clint was responsible for the tournament's gala, which included taking care of Liza Minnelli's every need. Despite the difficulties each contestant faced, they both earned positive reviews.
During the final boardroom meeting, Brandy and Clint each pleaded their case. While Clint went for the cocky pitch ("I'm a CEO in a box"), Brandy went for sincere ("I would love the chance to work alongside Ivanka, Don, Or Eric, the next generation"). The fired contestants who came back to help Brandy and Clint with their final task were able to interject their opinion on who should win. All the ousted apprentices, save Steuart and Mahsa, supported eventual winner Brandy.
The next season of "The Apprentice" will premiere on NBC in March and will be another celebrity edition.
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Yay! She deserves to win! she was my pick the whole season!!:)
Clint had the qualifications and she played up to Trump's kids. Women are born manipulators. Surprised she didn't cry like Hillary.
Really? Clint had this locked. Are we discriminating against dialect now? Can't have a southern drawl, forget ebonics, you must speak in polished, midwestern dialect.
Brandy has been meek and indecisive the whole season. She didn't have Kathy Griffin ready to greet guests. She sent Trump out with 3 golfers. She didn't send someone to correct the prize mistake. She chose a team instead of a task, clearly showing that things get personal for her. She couldn't name one project she would like to work on; and it was downright insulting to treat Trump as a has-been whose time is over.
Clint dared to take a task that was out of his comfort zone. He handled a potential disaster with ease (misspelling of Minnelli) when the others around him were freaking out. He was able to name a project that he wanted to work on. There was absolutely no reason he shouldn't have won. It all came down to a dialectal discrimination.
http://slantandspin.blogspot.com/2010/12/clint-was-robbed.html
Clint deserved the win. Brandy made several mistakes in the final task, not even attempting to fix some (prizes). When Clint aced any problems he faced them calmly and finished the task very well. The only negative thing they had on him was the accent, and slightly saying yall a little too much. That i easily corrected while something like not being organized enough to get people where they need to be at a certain time (no opening speech?!?!) would require some worka nd change of character. Clint had it in the bag, and like you said, he was ROBBED
Clint deserved the win!!! Trump just wanted a controversial finale... Clint proved himself throughout the show till the end! Really dissapointed with u Donald! U just picked a pretty face
WOW... brandy totally made jerk outta trump... she gave him the biggest insult and he hires her.... did i miss somethin... she sucked on the last task, and was never impressive during the entire season.... he made a HUGE MISTAKE.... why would you hire someone who says she could teach you a few things, and then refers to you as a has been.... WHAT!!!! she made a fool outta trump!!! WOW SHOCKING...
I am also surprised that Clint didn't win. He was great the entire run. I guess Trump wanted a woman to work with him.
Well, Brandy DID say she "liked older men" several episodes ago. I guess this was hers to lose. (Don Jr.'s "You're hired!" joke immediately after that ended up being psychic!)
I also think Clint did a better job and, among the winners from all past seasons, probably would have made the best actual apprentice to Mr. Trump (he IS a real estate guy, after all).
Ewww Trump came off looking a total fool. Brandy failed all season, wishy-wash, no opinions, useless. Even her final answer, which in essence was good, came off insulting. Clint was robbed.
BRANDY WAS MY CHOICE TO WIN! CLINT - MY HUSBAND'S and he is still smarting at the results! Tough!!