The Apprentice remains one of Donald Trump’s most popular TV ventures. The business reality, in which contestants competed to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills, played an important role in boosting Trump’s public profile. Now, years later, the show is being considered for a reboot.
‘The Apprentice’ may return with a reboot
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the long-running reality series — which debuted in 2004 and ran for 10 seasons — is being considered for a revival.The studio behind major titles such as The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout and Jack Ryan is considering bringing back the hit format. Notably, The Apprentice was a key platform that boosted Trump’s popularity before his political career and eventual move to the White House.However, the project is at an early stage, with only internal discussions underway and no official confirmation yet.A statement cited in the report said: “Since our acquisition of MGM, we have had preliminary internal discussions about what’s next for The Apprentice as a property.”The report also noted that no disclosures have been made to the Trump administration to date. However, if the reboot goes ahead, Donald Trump Jr. is believed to be running the show.
What was ‘The Apprentice’ about?
Launched in 2004, The Apprentice revolved around contestants from various backgrounds competing in business-related challenges to prove their skills. The ultimate goal was to secure the coveted opportunity to work for Trump’s organization.According to a report from TheWrap, the show enjoyed massive viewership at its peak, averaging nearly 20 million viewers per week, making it one of the most popular reality formats of its time.
