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'The Celebrity Apprentice' Recap: Dennis Rodman Fired, Finally

March 30, 2009 07:08:24 GMT

Not handling his job as the project manager well in 'The Celebrity Apprentice 2', Dennis Rodman was sent home after having arguments about his drinking problem first.
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Usually pampered in luxurious hotels, the stars in "" switch position to be the ones who provide the service. In their next challenge, KOTU and Athena must manage Loews Regency Hotel with each member taking a role as staff. Each team will be in charge of 5 rooms and the guests will leave comments in the end of the game to determine who wins.

Tionne Watkins was nominated as the project manager for the women team. The men meanwhile, opted to go with Dennis Rodman who had flunk and almost kicked out twice previously.

Joan Rivers took the part in concierge, in the kitchen, Melissa Rivers and Brande Roderick in housekeeping and room services, and Annie Duke in room service as well as billing. was absent on day 1 due to prior commitment but would be back the next day.

Due to losing several times, the men were short in power. Jesse James doubled up to become the bellman, room service and housekeeping. Herschel Walker did the similar jobs to Jesse while Dennis dressed up as the frontman. meanwhile, took the concierge part and Clint Black was in charge of the billing.

The women began learning on how to tidy up room, discovering that it should be done under 30 minutes. The men meanwhile, began brainstorming in the car. Brian threw the idea of having gift baskets so Dennis called his affiliate to provide them. Jesse and Herschel cleaned the rooms and were fortunate enough that their rooms were not as messy as the women's.

Melissa complaint of disgust when cleaning rooms and the fact that she was only helped by Annie. Meanwhile, Brian was involved in a heated argument with Dennis who told the singer to take over if he felt he knew everything. But then later, the two worked together in tying Dennis' tie because the basketball player did not know how. The men disappointed a guest who was not checked in right away. Clint stepped in while Dennis offered the guest a drink and an information about a strip club in town.

Stephen Baldwin checked in for the women while Vincent Pastore came to the men's hands. Stephen complaint to Joan that he didn't like the view in the room, but said that he was okay at that moment. The men meanwhile, started spiraling down in the pace when they were late in bringing a wine order. Herschel who brought the order to the room, was told that they wanted a 'casa' of chardonnay that he mistook as a wrong order. Dennis took over and presented the drink himself at the front door.

Natalie had to provide service for a group of people partying in a room and when she asked whether they wanted more bathrobes, one woman laughed at her. Natalie then rolled her eyes and got criticized. Annie then resolved the matter by taking over. Dennis meanwhile, was gone after sometime to have dinner with some of the guests.

Joan messed up in telling guests that there would be additional charge for the shows that she booked. Stephen complained of $400 bill for cabaret and Joan told him that it would be covered. Trouble came when Dennis returned from the dinner drunk and started dropping the 'F' bomb in front of guests.

The next day, Khloe was back, but she made a mistake in the breakfast schedule. Instead of coming to the supposed twenty after ten, she came forty minutes earlier, much to the guest's annoyance. The men had a quiet morning as most of their guests did not call in. The guests then dropped some comments of the teams that served them.

In the board room, comments were read and the war of words started. Jesse pointed out that Dennis had a drinking problem. The accused then jabbed at Jesse, asking whether it was something personal or about the game. The arguments went around for sometime until Donald Trumps revealed the score. The men got 86 out of 100 while the women earned 91 out of 100.

Instead of having a smaller discussion with the losing team, Mr. Trump fired Dennis Rodman right there and then in front of everybody else.



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posted by Sarah on May 28, 2009
Dennis Rodman is a twat and a drama queen. Go and mix another drink Dennis, seems that's all you can achieve these days.
posted by Compassionate celeb on Mar 31, 2009
I thought the impromptu "intervention" was inappropriate for the show, however well meaning the other cast members. I think this episode should have been cut for Dennis' sake. I understand the value of ratings (I'm a media buyer), but we should allow the man the dignity of his recovery. Dennis you are a super star. This just wasn't the show for you. (Fan in North Carolina.)
posted by Evexxxxx on Mar 31, 2009
Dennis humiliated in front of millions of viewers. It was sad watching it, but LOL @ all those people who think they have him figured out. You bunch sound like you`re his best buddies and know exactly whats really going on, which is even sadder... Get a life.
posted by Lena on Mar 31, 2009
Who writes these reviews? You keep getting your facts wrong and leaving out significant details. Anyway, I don't follow sports but I know who Dennis Rodman is -- didn't he get in trouble in his playing days, asked to get counseling but he refused? No matter what his background, at some point you have to leave your past behind and take responsibility for yourself. He acted like a fool, refused to participate with his team and threatened some ass-kicking when called out on his drinking. This man is a hero to someone? That's frightening.
posted by DOLTS on Mar 30, 2009
Rodman's act is and has always been staged..how boring would the show be if he acted normal?...get a clue you dolts
posted by Rod1 on Mar 30, 2009
Rodman is Rick James in gym shoes. If there was any celebrity in the world that i would like to meet and hang out with...It would be Rodman....You know he's gonna party like it's his last day on earth....I was in a room with all my basketball playing buddies...and when Jesse James choke up talking about Dennis...There wasn't a dry eye in the room...and i'm not a weak man at all...It was pretty touching.
posted by rod1 on Mar 30, 2009
I get so pissed at all the hatred towards Dennis Rodman. That show to me was probably the saddest show I've ever seen. No one knows what Dennis has experience in his life...I honestly hope that Dennis makes the best of his life...It would really be sad to loose an american Hero...People should really educate themself about Dennis before they make those terrible comments...He wears those glasses for a reason...to hide his tears....He's always been very shy....and this style is just away to hide the true man....It would be a very sad world without people like Dennis.
posted by Sande on Mar 30, 2009
Sad..
posted by Kruszakus on Mar 30, 2009
He should have been fired two weeks earlier - instead Trump let him do his thing, and finally we saw the final curtain fall. I don't know... maybe now Dennis will at least try to get back on his feet and do something with his obvious problem. This was the saddest episode on any TV show I've seen - I remember his performances from back when I was a little kid, and now he has turned himself into a walking circus and a brewery... Just sad.
posted by lynnms221 on Mar 30, 2009
What was Trump thinking when he put Rodman on his show? What an embarrasment to Trump and his organization and all the fans of the Apprentice. Rodman IS a loose cannon and needs some serious rehab for his drinking problem...very sad situation. I hope this is a sign to Rodman that he needs some serious help. While watching the episode of Celebrity Apprentice last night, I just kept thinking.......wow, I can't believe Rodman is putting himnself out there like this for the world to see and how is Trump allowing Rodman to stay this long??? I'm curious to see other comments....
posted by RealityGuy on Mar 30, 2009
Dennis Rodman has problems. Fortunately, there are plenty of people like Rod1 who will accuse people of "hating" him merely because they speak the truth. Alcohol is but one of Rodman's multitude problems. Those who try to ignore it, hide it, or deny it, are the worst kinds of enablers. Problem is, Rodman doesn't want help, and after last night's display, I fear we're more likely to hear of him having committed suicide than getting his life straightened out. Guess I "hate" him too, eh? Geez...
posted by Entertainment Inside on Mar 30, 2009
Rodman needs help, thats the lesson I took away. His athletic achievements were not diminished, etc. I just think it was sad to see the obvious: he's a drunk and needs some help. I hope he gets it.
posted by Therealvictims... on Mar 30, 2009
one MAJOR point Trump forgot to mention was that Dennis REALLY hurt his charity that he was working for. Those folks are the ones who really lost out.
posted by ROSE on Mar 30, 2009
Dennis Rodman shy? Apparently not too shy to go in front of the cameras and make an ass of himself. American hero? I don't think so. Rough life? No rougher than millions of other people, who somehow managed to hold themselves together.

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