This would really irk Donald Trump, but it could also add a different type of viewer demographic to the show as well.
TMZ is reporting that NBC brass are considering the likes of Magic Johnson or George Lopez to replace Donald Trump as the host of ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’
Well-connected ‘Apprentice’ sources tell us the plan is to find “a successful minority businessperson who’s active in the inner cities.” Magic certainly fits that bill. We’re told there has been NO negotiation with him, but he’s high on the list.
We’re also told George Lopez is on that list. He doesn’t have Magic’s business cred, but he’s hugely successful and a solid host. He also fills NBC’s dream bill of getting a Latino to replace Trump. Lopez says he hasn’t been contacted, but we’re told all the discussions so far have been internal.
Magic is one of the most astute businessman in the game right now, and would definitely be interesting to watch.