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Melissa and Joan Rivers Explain to Ellen DeGeneres the 'Apprentice' Scandal

May 01, 2009 07:36:13 GMT

The controversial exit of Melissa Rivers from 'The Celebrity Apprentice' has led to an invitation to explain their side of story on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
Melissa and Joan Rivers Explain to Ellen DeGeneres the 'Apprentice' Scandal
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Two celebrities that have created quite a stir in "" this season, Melissa Rivers and her mother Joan Rivers, have come to pay a visit on "". Both Rivers came to take a stance of what they have done, and most importantly have said on the national television about their rivals.

The mother-daughter appeared for a little talk with addressing their use of harsh language against Brande Roderick and Annie Duke. Melissa who was fired on the April 26 episode, called Annie "pit vipers" while Joan who was actually on another team, called Annie a "nazi" and Brande a "stupid blonde".

They were welcomed to the show with 's song "Poker Face" which may as well be a reference to Annie who is a poker player. Ellen said she would like to hear Melissa's side of story. So Melissa explained, "I'm a competitor. I've done other shows, I'm a competitive person and nobody likes to lose. I really didn't like high school the first time and I felt like I was back in it again. I think I got the chance to stand up and say what we all wanted on top of our lungs in lunch room."

The rest of the interview are in the video below. Also appearing on the April 30 episode of the talk show were "" star and 7-year-old piano prodigy Emily Bear.





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posted by jana on Jul 03, 2009
Can't stan the Rivers. That Melissa looks like the Joker with her big fat curled up lips and slanty eyes, the plastic surgery is foul. Her mother is a dried up old prune, nasty piece of work, spoiled and ugly person. No one can stand them, they think they're a something in society, but they're only annoying. That old hag barks like a dog, doesn't shut up. I think Melissa was threatened by Brande and Annie, talking about how she hated high school, just goes to show what a spoiled brat she was even back then, that no body liked her even then. Cannot stand those two Jokers, they look like freakin cartoon horror characters. (vomit)
posted by Snow on May 27, 2009
The Rivers are the really nasty. who are they, anyway
posted by Snow on May 27, 2009
Melissa and Joan Rivers are big losers, I hope nobody invites them anymore
posted by KAT on May 13, 2009
Bleeker, so mean, yet so right. LOL
posted by Colletteferrie on May 12, 2009
Trump is that old saggy relative hitting on all of the young girls visiting for the holidays... He's the real A$$. Love Joan and Melissa! Think Donald Trump used all the women on the show to promote himself. I even feel sorry for Annie who is way too smart to have taken his crap. I'd like to see Trump's reaction to someone insulting his daughter. I mean the girl is attractive, yet not a world class beauty - she's missing a chin so when she talks it's like someone talking through a cardboard cut out. Odd, still pretty though. The way Trump treated Melissa and the way he was to Brandi just grossed me out.
posted by Mike on May 12, 2009
Joan really showed her true colors. This may be out of line (not by Joans rules) but just maybe could be the reason Joan's husband committed suicide.
posted by fffff on May 12, 2009
I hate how Rivers and Trump keep throwing around the word "terrific" for everything they're pretending to like. What a couple of complete phonies, how can so many be fooled by them? Doesn't anyone remember how over the top nasty Joan Rivers has been to people throughout her career, carelessly tossing around the cruelest insults for the sake of a laugh? She is hated in the industry for being heartless which is why she's been blackballed from just about every show. Trsut a guy like Trump to fix the show for her, the same guy that invites Jim Cramer into the boardroom as an adviser LOL
posted by fake on May 11, 2009
Those that support Joan and Melissa's BEHAVIOR is because they are old and grumpy themself. Doanald had to give the winner to Joan because if he didn't Melissa was going jump over beat the living crap out of Donald
posted by JUSTASITHOUGHT on May 11, 2009
I just knew that Joan Rivers would win on Trumps show. It was all fixed so this rude, mean old woman would win. It was a freebie for her ! By all rights Annie should have won and Rivers should have been fired long ago.
posted by Cat on May 11, 2009
Joan, and Melissa was acting like little 2 year olds who didn't get their way. Donald had no guts to fire Joan, because he knew that in the end Joan was going to go bobit on him. Joan, had lots of money and yet she can only raised so little it just tells you how how she cares about her charity. At least Poker players are real people who care enough to help out with their money when it comes to charity.
posted by IHatetheRivers on May 11, 2009
Joan Rivers is a miserable old hag. Noy funny and looks like a monster after all her surgeries. Melissa is just plain homely and like her mother not talented. Both the Rivers are nasty, spoiled bitches.
posted by gassy on May 05, 2009
Melissa's a spoiled Hollywood brat. No big surprise here. Joan has so many faces to her also. She's a multimillionaire. Remember how she stabbed Johnny Carson in the back / He had her guest host The Tonight Show when he was away. Joan left without telling him for her own show on Fox. Carson felt betrayed and never talked to her again. Joan is just as multi-faced as Annie Duke. Joan wanted to look like she was a nice soul, but she could not stop showing her mean side. Melissa is set for life due to Joan's hard work. Joan is a survivor, but comparing Annie Duke to Hitler repeatedly was very insensitive and way off base. Just 'cause Melissa cried like a spoiled child, and Annie did not play nice. It's TV. It's not entirely real either.
posted by grandma on May 05, 2009
I support Joan Rivers. I have worked with people like Annie, she buzzes people up with her manipulative personality, and then sits back why they go nuts, and acts all innocent. This may seem like good business to some. But her behavior is disruptive, selfserving, and causes chaos and confusion in the work setting. Go Joan!!!!!
posted by KarenC on May 04, 2009
Trump is the real a hole here. While you are busy tearing down 2 women you forgot how you are the stupid ones for watching a 2hr INFOMerical on Trump. How can you waste your life like that. That show has been and always will be an informerical for Trump.
posted by leesah on May 04, 2009
Joan needs rehab like the guy from Greys. She is racist. Calling them lower than white trash, Hitler and so on...Joan is wrong as is her daughter. I will not watch anything they are on.....and as for her jewlery, it makes you wonder how she can comment on the red carpet when her jewlery is so cheezy!!!!!!!!!!
posted by Shelleyr on May 04, 2009
Joan Rivers I agree with you 100% on every issue with Annie D. I hope you crush her! Melissa so sorry those 2 were so mean and manipulative to you. You didn't deserve it. Joan please show the viewers that integrity and honesty are stronger than cruel manipulation and self centered egoism that Annie D displays. I'm on your side Joan!
posted by Bear on May 04, 2009
Joan and Melissa Rivers are loud, annoying, and self-centered jews. They feel victimized in everything they do. "The world hates me"!Joan Rivers should be ashmed of herself. The way she acted on TV, I don't even care to know who she is. I'm glad the world go see the Rivers true colors. Just how childish and immature they really are.
posted by SERIOUSLY on May 04, 2009
Joan and Melissa are mean, sick, arrogant and spoiled. Joan gives away her products for charity on Ellen only to promote herself and fill her pockets. SICK! SELF SERVING! Annie and Brandi are good people. Shame on you Rivers girls. YOU DISGUST ME TO THE CORE!!!!
posted by no more botox on May 04, 2009
I always used to like Joan Rivers but she is really a terrible person. After watching her on this show, I cant stand her. And her daughter, who has never had a job that her mommy did not get for her, is just as bad. And they both should lay off the plastic surgery! Melissa is foul mouthed and mean and does not play well with others. YUCK!
posted by wilmajean on May 03, 2009
Shame on the Rivers women. Melissa is a product of her enviroment. Joan is a mean spirited person. And she tells it only like it is in the universe she lives in. The rest of us where taught to be kind and show respect for others. These women even if wronged only make it worse by their own bad behavior. They feel threated by real women. And could only forgive the men on the show, what does that say about them? All I can say is 75 yrs old and so much hate. What a waste. It seems that they both must make others look bad so they can feel good about themselves. How sad.
posted by Robert on May 03, 2009
Joan and Melissa are just not nice people. Melissa not personally attacking anyone on the show? Those two women belong together
posted by Vegemite on May 03, 2009
Let's face it. Melissa has never had a job in the real world. She had no place on this show. Her mother is the only boss she has ever had, hence she thinks she's great at what she does, as her mom has always told her that ...
posted by Bleeker on May 02, 2009
Fact: Melissa Rivers is no one. The whole meltdown was a PR stunt ... it was Melissa's so-called "one night in Paris" moment ... for ugly girls.
posted by ANDO on May 02, 2009
They're right about Annie Duke though, she's a biatch. I was rooting for Joan to win but she thought they mistreated her daughter so she left. Good for her.
posted by Peter Pan on May 02, 2009
Lordy! Lordy! Lordy! Oh My LORD! You sound just like Joan with that "grow up" comment. I won't grow up. LOL
posted by LINDA FRYER on May 02, 2009
I LOOOVEEEE JOAN AND MELISSA I LOVE THAT THEY TELL IT LIKE IT IS! THE MPIT VIPER AND STUPID BLONDE ARE ON TARGET AND MELISSA WAS VERY TRUTHFUL ABOUT THEIR NASTY BEHAVIOR TOWARDS THEM. THEY WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO TOUCH YOU TWO EEVVEERR! JOAN DO NOT GO BACK. I AM A MAKEUP ARTIST AND WHILE AT SAKS IN BOCA, THE FIRST SEASON WINNER CAME IN AND TOLD US DONALD TRUMP IS CHEAP AND A MALE C PIG AND SAID IN FRONT OF A GROUP OF MEN THAT SHE HAD A NICE ASS. AHH I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR HIS UGLY ASS. SHAVE THAT HAIR OFF. IF HE HAD NO MONEY HE WOULD BE NOBODY. HIS WHISPERING AT THE MALE IDIOT TO HIS RIGHT AND PASSING A NOTE WAS SOO CHILDISH. HE CARES ABOUT RATINGS. I HOPE HE TAKES ANOTHER DIVE INTO THE DUMPS HE NEEDS A RUDE AWAKENING AGAIN. HE IS A TRUE A HOLE. SINGER ISLAND FLORIDA. THE LEFTOVERS ARE JUST THAT LEFTOVERS. WITHOUT YOU I WILL NOT WATCH. YOU GUYS ARE THE ONLY REASON I TUNED IN AND TRUMPY OWES YOU BOTH APOLOGIES FOR YOU DID THE MOST WORK AT EVERY TURN. LOVE YA LOTS. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY JOAN. LUV YA MELISSA XX LINDA
posted by David on May 01, 2009
Those two changed feelings on the players so many times. They created waaaay too much drama and acted foolish and spoiled. Melissa really embarrased herself when she stormed off the set after being fired. If Joan wants to keep those apron strings tied so tight and walk off with her, then good riddance. Let the rest of the serious players finish.
posted by tanni on May 01, 2009
seeing the Rivers in action explains why Edgar killed himself.
posted by golfing lady on May 01, 2009
Joan should also get kicked off QVC, she is awful, and the RED CARPET could do a lot better than horse face melissa and her partner mom. wash their mouths out with soap and send them packing...remember Joan got kicked off British TV for the F word..she's a pig
posted by RJEN164497@AOL.COM on May 01, 2009
GO ANNIE, TAKE OUT THOSE TWO DOUCH BAGS. JOAN LOOKS LIKE FRANKIENSTIENS WIFE ON STERIODS, AND MELLESA THE NO TALENT DAUGHTER. JOAN DIED 20 YEARS AGO AND DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SENSE TO LAY DOWN.
posted by ClassyLady on May 01, 2009
Only those with no class would criticize Joan and Melissa. They are simply too good for a show that allows women like the other two, who would do anything to win on Donald's sick game.
posted by LordJainalover on May 01, 2009
Grow up tanni. Suicide is a serious thing and you make a cheap joke out of it. YOU are the child here.
posted by LordPrydon on May 01, 2009
Grow up haters of the Rivers Women. I fully support their actions end of discussion. Rant all you like you wont change THIS person's mind.
posted by Hoonie on May 01, 2009
Lets hope Trumpe stays true to his word and doesn't allow the quitter Joan back on the show. I'm sure he will let her back in simply because it's good for the ratings. When does the "Pit Viper Whore" get her chance to defend herself? You go gurl.
posted by SCARECROW on May 01, 2009
I watched two spoiled non-entities bitch about being beaten at their own game. Never once did I see or hear Miz Duke or Brande bitch slap either of them behind their collective backs. While the two of them, especially the mother, put down any and every one that has the audacity to confront them.

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