LOS ANGELES—In an epic mishmash of politics and celebrity, Donald Trump’s elevation from “Celebrity Apprentice” host to president-elect has created an opening for actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to become a reality TV star.
To further complicate matters, Trump retains a producing stake in “The New Celebrity Apprentice.”
But Schwarzenegger says viewers will find out who’s the boss when the revamped reality series debuts Monday on NBC with a two-hour episode (8-10 p.m. EST).
“The show is Arnold. The other one was Trump. I have a different personality and I do everything kind of lighthearted,” said Schwarzenegger, of bodybuilding, “Terminator” movies and political fame. He served as governor from 2003-2011.
Arnold Schwarzenegger attends "The New Celebrity Apprentice" Q & A and Red Carpet Event At Universal Studio, Universal City, California, on Dec. 9, 2016. RICHARD SHOTWELL/AFP/Getty Images
