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Bret Michaels is aiming to get out of the hospital and back on tour by the end of May. If things break right, both with his care and in the competition on "The Celebrity Apprentice," he could be back on TV a little before then.There's a chance that Michaels could be cleared to appear on the live "Celebrity Apprentice" finale on May 23. Michaels, who filmed the show last fall, is one of the final seven contestants on the show.
"If all the studies he had done show no evidence of an aneurysm being found, it would really just depend on his energy level," Dr. Ronald Benitez, director of cerebrovascular surgery at Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J., tells the AP. Benitez isn't involved in Michaels' treatment.
Recovery time for the type of brain hemorrhage that Michaels suffered can range from a few weeks to several months. Dr. Joseph Zabramaski, who is overseeing Michaels' care at a Phoenix hospital, has already praised "Bret's sheer will to live," and an update on his website this week says he intends to be playing live music again by May 26.
The finale of "The Celebrity Apprentice" will feature the final two contestants stating their case for victory in front of Donald Trump. The show has never faced a situation where one of its potential finalists might be physically unable to attend the finale.
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Yes he can!
Bret Michaels is going nowhere at present,and his life is hanging by a thread. No matter what you may wish to believe, the man is very, very ill, and if, and I say, if, he pulls through, it will be a miracle of sorts. He needs prayers! Stop this nonsense about going back to work in a month. He'll be fortunate to be functioning normal in 6 months.
while I would love to see Bret Michaels at the finale of the apprentice (and win it if he is actually a contestant and not just a part of the "I've been Fired parade" that show up at all finales I dont see it. I agree with Sue that the likelihood of him being healthy enough (assuming he doesnt die) to get on stage is small
Hope he is able to make it and gets well soon! But he should make sure his health is stable first. Wishing him the best!
okay what wa that???Again please diiid I hear some one slip up here spoiler?? What the hey?? Never before in the history of CA. has there ever been one contestant "OF THE FINAL 2 " that could not be present....thank you hope our guy wins. God Speed.
woo hoo bret! that was a really fantastic victory...and he looked great last night!