The 2012 Celebrity Apprentice finale wrapped on May 20! It was down to the final two: Clay Aiken vs. Arsenion Hall. Here’s a recap of what happened!
The live season finale took place at the
The final two:
Last week the episode ended as Clay fought against Debbie Gibson over having a mural painted in his event space. While Arsenio battled with Adam over footage of Magic Johnson that was awful!
The final task…continued:
Team Arsenio: It turns out Magic’s footage was actually great! Magic turned to the camera and talked about his Foundation!
Magic Johnson footage was usable
Team Clay: Back at the event space, Clay tells Debbie that he’s worried the mural will turn out like graffiti instead of art!
Event day:
Team Arsenio: Adam will write jokes for Teresa and Paul. Arsenio clashes with Adam’s idea of making the event a roast! Arsenio’s event is party-themed! Later, Arsenio gets some comedian friends donation including Michael and son Marco Andretti with a big donation!
Marco Andretti drops by with a cash donation for Arsenio-who makes it rain!
When the party begins Whoopi Goldberg arrives as Arsenio’s date.
Whoopi Goldberg chats with the Trumps
Team Clay: Debbie shows Clay some images of her previous work and it meets his approval! Clay’s going with a carnival theme. Later at the door, Clay gets people with big money in the door first including a $20k donation. Lisa presents her donation to Clay!
Lisa donates to Clay’s charity
When the party begins it’s a fun environment for kids!
Clay’s carnival-themed event
The fired celebs return:
Dayana Mendoza, Lou Ferrigno, Patricia Velasquez, Tia Carrere, George Takei, and Victoria Gotti joined Donald, Eric and Ivanka at the live reunion! Lou tells Donald that he got an ear surgery and he can hear better! Dayana says that Lisa didn’t show any respect for herself. Victoria says Aubrey and Lisa were classless and she didn’t get along with them! George says the show helped raised money for his charity after he got fired.
Tia, George & Victoria return
The last fired celebs returns:
Aubrey O’Day, Lisa Lampanelli, Teresa Giudice, Penn Jillette, Paul Teutul Sr., Dee Snider, Adam Carolla join the panel! Aubrey apologizes for offending anyone. Lisa says she’s put behind her tiff with Dayana. Paul says the show helped show his softer side.
(L-R) Lou, Dee, Debbie, Dayana, Aubrey & Lisa
Variety show:
Team Arsenio: Adam begins the comedy show with some jokes about Donald. Then when Paul and Teresa join the stage the butt of the jokes is Adam!
Arsenio’s Variety Show
Lisa’s comedy stand-up took jabs at Clay and Donald! Arsenio also features a stand-up gig.
Donald’s the butt of Lisa’s jokes
Team Clay: Dee and Debbie start off the musical show singing “Baby Love” followed by Aubrey singing “I Will Survive.” Penn and Teller are up next with a magic show.
Penn & Teller appear at Clay’s variety show
Dee and Debbie battle each other in a sing off and lastly Clay and Aubrey sing “Time of My Life.”
Clay’s Variety show
The Boardroom:
Team Arsenio: It’s revealed that Lisa made a $10k donation to Clay’s charity. Lisa and Adam said that Arsenio was a great leader. Ivanka was impressed with including the Magic Johnson footage in his ad. Arsenio’s team raised $167,100 for his charity the Magic Johnson Foundation.
Team Clay: The singing was a huge hit with the audience. Clay really wanted to create a fun environment at his event with high energy. Clay’s team raised $301,500 for his charity the National Inclusion Project.
Live performance:
Clay and Arsenio join forces and sing a duet of “Lean On Me” alongside Vy Higginsen and Gospel for Teens Choir!
Arsenio & Clay sing a live duet
The finalists:
Arsenio: He says he’s re-emerging and wants to represent the Trump name, he’s lived the life of the Celebrity Apprentice and now he just wants the title.
Clay: He says his mom is in the audience and she can’t take another loss (referring to his second place finish on American Idol).
The new Celebrity Apprentice is…Arsenio Hall! Congrats!
Arsenio is the named the new Celebrity Apprentice!
Photos: NBC
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