Bret Michaels win Celebrity Apprentice, a Long Wait to Give a Satisfactory Result
Asked by TODAY’s Meredith Vieira whether he had been given the medical green light to attend the reality-show finale, the 47-year-old rocker said, “The doctors said it wasn’t very smart to be here, but I’m not a very smart guy in that capacity.”
The TODAY interview came less than 12 hours after Michaels let out a whoop when Donald Trump informed him that he had won $250,000 for his designated charity, the American Diabetes Association. The singer was diagnosed in childhood with type 1 diabetes. In addition to the brain hemorrhage he suffered in April, which came after an emergency appendectomy, and the stroke that put him back in the hospital, he faces surgery for a hole in his heart. Doctors believe Michaels’ various health woes are probably unrelated.
Most people would assume that Michaels' victory was simply a feel-good move by Donald Trump in order to provide a fitting end to what has been a great story that has accidentally incorporated the Poison frontman's real-life health struggles. While Michaels seemed to be perfectly healthy on the live portions of Sunday night's (May 23) episode, he was still in the hospital and in relatively ill health as late as Thursday of last week. But Michaels' win was also because he simply did better in the challenge, out-dueling his opponent in just about every aspect the Snapple executives cared about (Michaels' commercial, featuring former baseball great Darryl Strawberry wearing a beret and talking about pears, was especially excellent). Holly didn't even seem that upset in the very professional boardroom scene, as though she knew that Michaels' had outdone her (though you had to feel a little sad that her daughter was rooting for Bret and not for her).
In the end, this season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" stood tall as one of the most surprising series of the television season. Though the two hour length was often punishing (even the finale felt just a touch soggy), it brought together some incredible personalities and put them in usually silly situations. And it also solidified Michaels' as one of the finest stars of the celebrity genre (which, in 2010 terms, is about the equivalent of being the best hair metal frontman).
Donald Trump’s announcement — “you’re hired,” he said to Mr. Michaels — came on the live season finale of the series, shown on NBC Sunday night.
Mr. Trump said on the broadcast that he had spoken to Mr. Michaels’ doctors, and “they didn’t want you to be here tonight. At all. Believe me, not at all.”
Mr. Trump asked, “Are you risking your life being here? This is a lot of pressure.”
Mr. Michaels beat the other finalist on “Celebrity Apprentice,” Holly Robinson Peete. For winning the reality show, $250,000 will be donated to the charity of Mr. Michaels’ choice, the American Diabetes Association.
Mr. Trump said that one of the companies that was featured on the show, Snapple, had decided to donate $250,000 to Mrs. Peete’s chosen charity, HollyRod.
A statement released on the rocker's Web site Friday reveals the 47-year-old Poison front man is not taking his treatment lightly.
"We are all making sure that he is not taking any undo risks and we are certainly taking every precaution possible to insure his health and well being," Michaels' spokesperson, Janna Elias, said.
Michaels checked into the hospital earlier this week after feeling numbness in his arm. Test results revealed he had suffered a "warning stroke" and had a hole in his heart.
Although fellow Celebrity Apprentice competitor Cyndi Lauper labeled her “difficult,” Peete served as project manager more than anyone else (although she lost more tasks as well). Plus, the actress-author-activist-philanthropist is relentless in pursuit of Apprentice cash for her and husband Rodney Peete‘s HollyRod Foundation, which focuses on supporting autism patients — like their oldest son, RJ, 12.
Meanwhile, Michaels is the likeable rocker-turned-reality star with a relaxed attitude — a counter balance to Peete’s aggressive approach. During the final task — in which Snapple challenged the two to come up with a new tea — Michaels, who competes for the American Diabetes Association, gave in way too easily to Peete’s teammate Curtis Stone, allowing The Biggest Loser chef to walk away with the preferred base flavor rather than waste time arguing.
The TODAY interview came less than 12 hours after Michaels let out a whoop when Donald Trump informed him that he had won $250,000 for his designated charity, the American Diabetes Association. The singer was diagnosed in childhood with type 1 diabetes. In addition to the brain hemorrhage he suffered in April, which came after an emergency appendectomy, and the stroke that put him back in the hospital, he faces surgery for a hole in his heart. Doctors believe Michaels’ various health woes are probably unrelated.
Most people would assume that Michaels' victory was simply a feel-good move by Donald Trump in order to provide a fitting end to what has been a great story that has accidentally incorporated the Poison frontman's real-life health struggles. While Michaels seemed to be perfectly healthy on the live portions of Sunday night's (May 23) episode, he was still in the hospital and in relatively ill health as late as Thursday of last week. But Michaels' win was also because he simply did better in the challenge, out-dueling his opponent in just about every aspect the Snapple executives cared about (Michaels' commercial, featuring former baseball great Darryl Strawberry wearing a beret and talking about pears, was especially excellent). Holly didn't even seem that upset in the very professional boardroom scene, as though she knew that Michaels' had outdone her (though you had to feel a little sad that her daughter was rooting for Bret and not for her).In the end, this season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" stood tall as one of the most surprising series of the television season. Though the two hour length was often punishing (even the finale felt just a touch soggy), it brought together some incredible personalities and put them in usually silly situations. And it also solidified Michaels' as one of the finest stars of the celebrity genre (which, in 2010 terms, is about the equivalent of being the best hair metal frontman).
Donald Trump’s announcement — “you’re hired,” he said to Mr. Michaels — came on the live season finale of the series, shown on NBC Sunday night.
Mr. Trump said on the broadcast that he had spoken to Mr. Michaels’ doctors, and “they didn’t want you to be here tonight. At all. Believe me, not at all.”
Mr. Trump asked, “Are you risking your life being here? This is a lot of pressure.”
Mr. Michaels beat the other finalist on “Celebrity Apprentice,” Holly Robinson Peete. For winning the reality show, $250,000 will be donated to the charity of Mr. Michaels’ choice, the American Diabetes Association.
Mr. Trump said that one of the companies that was featured on the show, Snapple, had decided to donate $250,000 to Mrs. Peete’s chosen charity, HollyRod.
A statement released on the rocker's Web site Friday reveals the 47-year-old Poison front man is not taking his treatment lightly.
"We are all making sure that he is not taking any undo risks and we are certainly taking every precaution possible to insure his health and well being," Michaels' spokesperson, Janna Elias, said.
Michaels checked into the hospital earlier this week after feeling numbness in his arm. Test results revealed he had suffered a "warning stroke" and had a hole in his heart.
Although fellow Celebrity Apprentice competitor Cyndi Lauper labeled her “difficult,” Peete served as project manager more than anyone else (although she lost more tasks as well). Plus, the actress-author-activist-philanthropist is relentless in pursuit of Apprentice cash for her and husband Rodney Peete‘s HollyRod Foundation, which focuses on supporting autism patients — like their oldest son, RJ, 12.
Meanwhile, Michaels is the likeable rocker-turned-reality star with a relaxed attitude — a counter balance to Peete’s aggressive approach. During the final task — in which Snapple challenged the two to come up with a new tea — Michaels, who competes for the American Diabetes Association, gave in way too easily to Peete’s teammate Curtis Stone, allowing The Biggest Loser chef to walk away with the preferred base flavor rather than waste time arguing.
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