"The Celebrity Apprentice"
RUNNER-UP: Holly Robinson Peete
Sharon Osbourne
The wife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne gained celebrity status in her own right when her family starred on the MTV reality show "The Osbournes." She's managed her husband's career since he was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, and created the popular Ozzfest music festival. She was also a judge on "The X Factor" from 2004-2007 and is currently a member of the judging panel on "America's Got Talent."
Curtis Stone
Stone is the host of TLC's cooking show "Take Home Chef" and is the specialist chef on the NBC reality show "The Biggest Loser." The Australian chef worked in a number of high-end restaurants, launched his own line of eco-friendly kitchen utensils and has published four cookbooks.
Maria Kanellis
Kanellis is currently a professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment. She placed fifth in the "WWE Raw Diva Search" and was later hired as a backstage interviewer before debuting in the ring itself in 2005. She also posed for the April 2008 cover of Playboy, is working on developing her own clothing line and writes and produces her own music.
Cyndi Lauper
Lauper burst onto the music landscape in 1983 with her album "She's So Unusual," which spawned hits including "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" and "Time After Time." She was the first artist in history to score five Top 10 singles from a debut album. She followed that debut with nine albums and 13 Grammy Award nominations. Lauper has sold 25 million albums throughout her career and is currently working on her autobiography.
Summer Sanders
Sanders emerged as the most decorated U.S. swimmer at the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona, winning two gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal. After her Olympic run, she hosted the Nickelodeon game show "Figure it Out" and co-hosted the FOX reality show "Skating with Celebrities." She has also worked as a correspondent for the "Today Show," "Good Morning America" and "The Rachael Ray Show."
Bill Goldberg
Goldberg played for the Atlanta Falcons and was signed to the Carolina Panthers before an injury forced him to retire from football. He then made his professional wrestling debut in 1997 with World Championship Wrestling. He's also starred in television and film roles including "The Longest Yard," "Law & Order SVU" and "Desperate Housewives." He currently hosts the reality series "Bullrun."
Selita Ebanks
The Victoria's Secret model was discovered at an amusement chosen as one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in 2007 and featured in Sports Illustrated's illustrious Swimsuit Issue in 2007 and 2008. She is also the founder of the Women's Coalition for Empowerment and Opportunity, which supports women's and professional programs in Sierra Leone.
Michael Johnson
Johnson is the best 200/400-meter sprinter in the history of the sport of track & field. At the 1996 Olympic Games he became the first man to ever win gold at 200 meters and 400 meters. He retired following the 2000 Sydney Olympics, finishing his career with 20 gold medals. After retirement, he began a career as a motivational speaker and has also appeared as a television commentator and personality working for BBC sports.
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, was removed from office after being accused by the U.S. Attorney of corruption and trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat that was being vacated by President Obama - charges he vehemently denies. Blagojevich also hosts a weekly radio program in Chicago and has written his memoir, "The Governor."
Darryl Strawberry
Strawberry is known equally for his legendary play on the field and his controversial behavior off the field. From 1984-1990, Strawberry's Mets finished either first or second in the National League every year, but he verbally sparred with teammates and, after his time on the Mets, was arrested for soliciting sex and went to rehab for drugs. He's now special ambassador for the Mets and an analyst for the SNY sports network.
Sinbad
The actor and comedian is known for his starring appearances in movies like "Jingle All the Way," with Arnold Schwarzenegger. His television credits include a starring role in the sitcom "A Different World," his own series, "The Sinbad Show" and his HBO comedy specials. He has also written a self-help book entitled "Sinbad's Guide to Life: (Because I Know Everything)."
Carol Leifer
The stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer got her start after David Letterman caught her act at a New York comedy club, which led to her 25 appearances on the "Late Show." She is also is a regular writer for the Academy Awards, and has written material for stars including Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg and Ellen DeGeneres.