It’s back! Nine commission a new season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia that will air next year
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia last aired back in 2015.
And now Channel Nine are reportedly bringing back the hit show.
The Australian Media Diary confirmed this week that the show will be returning next year and Nine have commissioned Warner Brothers for the new series.
It’s back! Nine is bringing back The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. Pictured is former show ‘boss’ Mark Bouris
The publication also reports that former Celebrity Apprentice ‘boss’ Mark Bouris will not be returning to the franchise, as the network want fresh new talent.
Names including mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, 59, and retail businessman Solomon Lew, 75, are reportedly being considered for the gig of ‘CEO’ on the show.
The last season of the show aired back in 2015 and starred the likes of former Big Brother star Tim Dormer, NRL star Matt Cooper, radio star Mel Greig, model Tegan Martin and Geoffrey Edelsten and his ex, Gabi Grecko.
It was a hit: The last season of the show aired back in 2015. Pictured are stars of the season, Tim Dormer, Sophie Monk, Matt Cooper and Richard Reid
Are they signing up? Names including mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest, 59, (left) and retail businessman Solomon Lew, 75, (right) are reportedly being considered for the gig of ‘CEO’ on the show
ModelCo founder Shelley Barrett and TV icon Kerri-Anne Kennerley appeared on the show as ‘advisors.’
Taking out the series was Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk, 40.
Tim Dormer placed runner up on the series.
At the time of her win, Mark Bouris explained to Sophie that he believes people underestimate her ability to achieve.
Remember that?! ModelCo founder Shelley Barrett (R) and TV icon Kerri-Anne Kennerley (L) appeared on the show as ‘advisors’
‘I think people just surface paint you as a pretty, blue eyed, blonde haired girl who can sing and act but no-one gives you credit for your level of brightness,’ he said to her as she broke down into tears before adding ‘but I do. You have my respect.’
Sophie tried to hold back her emotions as she listened on to the touching feedback from the show’s tough man but soon after found herself in tears after she was declared the winner of the 2015 series.
‘Oh my god… I am so proud,’ she simply said as she rested her head in her hands before explained she was just ‘so happy’.
Nine declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday.
Go girl: Taking out the series was Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk, 40