Donald Trump's presidential campaign might spell doom for his Celebrity Apprentice gig

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Donald Trump's just-announced presidential campaign may spell doom for his other job: the host of NBC's long-running reality series Celebrity Apprentice, which — yes, really! — is still on TV, with its 15th season on the way.

Following Trump's announcement, NBC indicated that Trump's presidential aspirations may mark the end of his tenure as a reality show icon. "We will re-evaluate Trump's role as host of Celebrity Apprentice should it become necessary, as we are committed to this franchise," the network said in a statement.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.