"The Celebrity Apprentice": Transparency leaves another contestant behind

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(CBS News) In less than a week, we will know who will be crowned the next "Celebrity Apprentice," as another contestant bid adieu to Donald Trump Sunday night.

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Making it to the final three wasn't easy. Aubrey O'Day surprised naysayers by staying in the game as long as she did. The pop singer stayed strong until the end, but on  Sunday night, she fell short, leaving it to former late night host Arsenio Hall and singer Clay Aiken to duke it out.

O'Day, who got the boot early in the episode, was criticized for being too inexperienced. Trump told the former Danity Kane member, "You are transparent, but I just think you're going to have a fantastic career."

"I'm somebody that stands in your face and is so bright and shines so big that you're either intimidated, you're annoyed, or you're in love," O'Day said in her parting words, adding, "I hope I die undeveloped, because I think you never can have a day where you don't learn."

O'Day's departure cleared the way for Aiken and Hall to focus on their next and final job: to create, host and sell tickets to a celebrity variety show, as well as produce a 30-second commercial for their respective charities.

Sunday saw the return of many familiar faces of the season. Aiken teamed with Penn Jillette, Dee Snider and Debbie Gibson, while Hall worked with Paul Teutul Sr., Teresa Giudice, Lisa Lampanelli and Adam Carolla.

Both teams hustled to prepare for the final event, with Aiken tapping Gibson to arrange music, and Hall suggesting that Magic Johnson appear in his PSA.

Who will put on the better show? We'll have to wait until next Sunday to find out who will win the ultimate challenge and snag $250,000 for his favorite charity.

Who do you think will win the fifth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice"? Return here next week for more commentary.

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[lulu320]

Clay should be the winner, despite the editing that is done. He always stepped up & didn't let emotions take over, (except 4 one brief moment w/Dayana) which he apologized for. Magic charity is uber rich as is Magic. Hopefully, the winner won't be determined by $$$

[belladonna93]

Well, I think Arsenio will win, but Clay should. Arsenio has done nothing the whole season and his insulting potty mouth was so over the top and out of control. It is funny that as people were being sent home, I noticed that every reason for kicking someone off, Arsenio had all of that and then some, but it has been obvious from the get go that Trump wants him to win. I think the whole Magic Johnson/AIDS thing and Arsenio's celebrity has so impressed Trump that he let it get in the way of his decisions. Clay, on the other hand, has been a team player and a gentleman the whole way.

[livelyblond]

Clay is a team player and because he worked mainly behind the scenes nobody realised how much Clay did. He is not one to toot his own horn,in fact he will give credit to everyone but himself..he did the same on Idol. Clay is a very humble man but will work hard for children with disabilities, Civil Rights and causes that he truely beleives in.I would love to win because I know that Clay really wants this money for NIP.

[choirgirl67]

Who is Aubrey O'Day and why does she think she is the smartest person on the earth. Every task she was a part of was a big flop. She looks like a hooker, dresses like a hooker and has an inflated opinion of herself and her abilities. Big boobs and fake red hair are her only claims to fame in my opinion. As for that pyscho Lisa she needs help. I believe she may be bipolar. Lisa should be kicked off Arsenio's team for treason. Calling Clay and offering to send a check and attend his show is the lowest. If she and Aubrey were as good as they delude themselves into believing they would be where Arsenio and Clay places. Sorry pyscho woman and no talent woman I would not pay on red cent to see either of you.