DONALD Trump is reportedly contemplating a return to The Apprentice when he leaves workplace – however the present’s creator mentioned there have been “zero discussions” a few reboot.
The president supposedly needs to return to his actuality television roots when he leaves the White House after his “rigged” election claims fell flat in courtroom.
Donald Trump is reportedly enthusiastic about a reboot of The ApprenticeCredit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Trump made $197million over 16 years that the present aired – and a whopping $230million from the licensing and endorsement offersCredit score: Rex Options
Sources advised The Daily Beast that over the previous two weeks, Trump has mentioned issues like: “How would you prefer to see The Apprentice come again?” and “Keep in mind The Apprentice?”
The outgoing Potus has additionally reportedly been bragging in regards to the present’s rankings – together with the cash it made for him and its creator, Mark Burnett.
It stays to be seen whether or not NBC would air this system within the wake of Trump’s presidency, nonetheless.
Though insiders revealed that Burnett thinks a reboot might be a worthwhile money-maker, his spokesperson dismissed the stories as “NOT TRUE [there have been] zero discussions about TV.”
The outgoing Potus has additionally reportedly been bragging in regards to the present’s rankingsCredit score: Getty – Contributor
It stays to be seen whether or not NBC would air The Apprentice Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty
A supply advised the publication: “Mark’s an opportunist. Trump was his meal ticket earlier than and he’s eager to convey the present again to life particularly within the face of the catastrophe MGM has grow to be.”
Burnett oversaw a collection of flops, which included Christian dramas like AD The Bible Continues on NBC and Messiah on Netflix – however The New York Times reported that he nonetheless has the ear of the president.
Nevertheless, a reboot of The Apprentice actually raked in cash earlier than and a few Trump allies predict {that a} reboot could be equally as profitable.
The Occasions revealed that he made $197million over 16 years that the present aired – and a whopping $230million from the licensing and endorsement offers alone.
A household good friend mentioned he would ’emerge as the largest media character on the planet’ after the election controversy Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Eric Bolling, a household good friend who as soon as appeared on Trump’s actuality TV present, predicted that the president would “emerge as the largest media character on the planet” within the wake of the 2020 election controversy.
“Trump has a transparent alternative to be a media mega-personality post-presidency,” he mentioned. “I feel an Apprentice/Superstar Apprentice revival could be a humongous hit.
“This iteration could be rankings gold for whomever is lucky sufficient to get the reboot.”
The Day by day Beast final 12 months reported that Trump was contemplating a politics-themed present with Burnett, The Apprentice: White Home in 2019, which Trump dismissed as “faux information” on Twitter.
The outlet indicated that he was devastated having to go away the fact TV scene in 2015, the 12 months earlier than he gained the presidency.
Sam Nunberg, a former aide, advised the publication he was “visibly upset” the day NBC mentioned he could not host The Apprentice anymore.
