The Apprentice Aotearoa advisor defends taking part in Trump-linked franchise
The Apprentice Aotearoa judges Cassie Roma, Mike Pero, and Justin Tomlinson (Photo / TVNZ)
The Apprentice Aotearoa advisor defends taking part in Trump-linked franchise Sun, 18 Apr 2021, 4:56PM
One of the advisors on the new local version of The Apprentice has defended taking part in a show linked to former US President Donald Trump.
Trump, who had been well known internationally in the 80s and 90s for his business dealings, found new fame after starring in the original Apprentice which he hosted for 15 seasons, plus seven of the celebrity-centric spinoff.
TVNZ is bringing back the local iteration 11 years after a one-season attempt, with Mike Pero this time filling the main slot, alongside newly announced advisors Cassie Roma and Justin Tomlinson.