The Celebrity Apprentice Australia
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia is an Australian reality television series which aired on the Nine Network. Based on NBC's The Apprentice, it first aired on 24 October 2011 and originally featured Mark Bouris, the founder and chairman of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road, as the chief executive officer.
In July 2020, Nine reportedly commissioned Warner Brothers Australia, current owners of the franchise, to make a new season of The Celebrity Apprentice for 2021, with former series CEO Mark Bouris not returning. In September 2020, Nine confirmed at their yearly upfronts that the series will officially return in 2021 with British business magnate and The Apprentice UK host and CEO, Lord Alan Sugar leading the series, along with the reveal of Michelle Bridges, Michael "Wippa" Wipfli and Olivia Vivian as some of the competing celebrities. On 12 October, Nine announced the full list of celebrities competing in the season. In the same month, Josh Gibson and Scherri-Lee Biggs were also announced as competing celebrities. The season premiered on 23 May 2021.
In September 2021, the series was renewed for a sixth season with Alan Sugar returning as CEO, and revealing Turia Pitt and Will & Woody as some of the competing celebrities. On 17 October 2021, Nine announced the full list of celebrities competing in the season.
In September 2022, the series was cancelled for the second time by Nine and won’t return in 2023.
Timeline of personalities
Series overview
Teams by season
| Season | No. of tasks | Team Name | Overall record wins as a team | Apprentice Result |
| 1 | 8 | Unity | 2 | Losing Team |
| 1 | 8 | Ignite | 6 | Winning Team |
| 2 | 8 | Fortune | 3 | Losing Team |
| 2 | 8 | Platinum | 5 | Winning Team |
| 3 | 9 | Fabulous | 4 | Losing Team |
| 3 | 9 | Supreme | 5 | Winning Team |
| 4 | 10 | Dream Team | 5 | Losing Team |
| 4 | 10 | Fearless | 5 | Winning Team |
| 5 | 11 | Fun-Raisers | 4 | Losing Team |
| 5 | 11 | Momentum | 7 | Winning Team |
| 6 | 16 | Innovate | 6 | Losing Team |
| 6 | 16 | Collaborate | 10 | Winning Team |
Seasons
Season 1 (2011)
A celebrity version of the series began to air on the Nine Network on 24 October 2011. It was won by comedian Julia Morris, who beat choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance Australia judge Jason Coleman in the final Boardroom.| Celebrity | Charity | Result | Raised |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Winner | ||
| Runner-up | $100,000 | ||
| Reach Foundation | Fired in final task | $166,385 | |
| Breast Cancer Network Australia | Fired in final task | $49,310.81 | |
| Assistance Dogs | Fired in task 7 | $20,000 | |
| Fired in task 6 | $0 | ||
| Youth Off The Streets | Fired in task 5 | $55,250 | |
| Variety, the Children's Charity | Fired in task 5 | $0 | |
| Joanne Mackay Breast Cancer Foundation | Fired in task 4 | $0 | |
| Oasis Africa Australia | Fired in task 3 | $47,400 | |
| HeartKids Australia | Fired in task 2 | $0 | |
| Camp Quality | Fired in task 1 | $0 |
Season 2 (2012)
The second season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia began to air on the Nine Network on 18 April 2012. It was eventually won by television and music industry personality Ian Dickson, who beat reality star Nathan Jolliffe in the final Boardroom.| Celebrity | Charity | Result | Raised |
| Australian Children's Music Foundation | Winner | $204,253 | |
| Epilepsy Australia | Runner-up | $80,000 | |
| Brisbane Royal Children's Hospital | Fired in task 8 | $40,000 | |
| Bay City Care | Fired in task 8 | $0 | |
| The Cancer Council | Fired in task 7 | $0 | |
| † | Smile Foundation | Fired in task 7 | $20,000 |
| Vicdeaf | Fired in task 6 | $152,000 | |
| Sids and Kids | Fired in task 5 | $0 | |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia | Fired in task 4 | $0 | |
| Starlight Foundation | Quit in task 3 | $231,649 | |
| Save The Children | Fired in task 2 | $70,120 | |
| Angel Care | Fired in task 1 | $0 |
Season 3 (2013)
The third season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia began to air on the Nine Network on 30 April 2013. It was won by Olympic Gold Champion Stephanie Rice, who beat fellow olympian John Steffensen in the final Boardroom.| Celebrity | Charity | Result | Raised |
| ' | The Heart Foundation | Winner | $181,750 |
| ' | National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy | Runner-up | $40,000 |
| Roxy Jacenko | Sydney Children's Hospital | Fired in task 9 | $40,000 |
| ' | Save Our Sons | Fired in task 9 | $179,200 |
| ' | Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled | Fired in task 8 | $60,000 |
| Prue MacSween | Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute | Fired in task 8 | $50,000 |
| Layla Subritzky | Lifeline | Fired in task 7 | $5,000 |
| ' | The Shane Warne Foundation | Fired in task 7 | $294,687.99 |
| ' | Skin and Cancer Foundation | Fired in task 6 | $32,743.11 |
| ' | The Reach Foundation | Fired in task 5 | $40,000 |
| ' | The Merry Makers | Fired in task 4 | $10,000 |
| ' | Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia | Fired in task 3 | $10,000 |
| ' | ChildFund Australia | Fired in task 2 | $10,000 |
| Prinnie Stevens | Musicians Make a Difference | Fired in task 1 | $10,000 |
Season 4 (2015)
The fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia began airing on the Nine Network on 16 September 2015, following a one-year absence. Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Shelley Barrett replace Dane Bouris and Deborah Thomas as advisors. This season ends with Sophie Monk reigning supreme and defeating former Big Brother champion Tim Dormer in the final Boardroom.| Celebrity | Charity | Result | Raised |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Winner | $263,412 | |
| Tim Dormer | Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors | Runner-up | $28,152 |
| Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick | Fired in Task 9 | $20,000 | |
| Richard Reid | Foodbank Australia | Fired in Task 9 | $15,000 |
| Endometriosis Australia | Fired in Task 8 | $10,000 | |
| Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead | Fired in Task 7 | $130,782 | |
| Gabi Grecko | The Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia | Fired in Tasks 1 & 6 | $0 |
| Barnardos Australia | Fired in Task 5 | $25,000 | |
| Pink Hope | Fired in Task 4 | $0 | |
| Cancer Council Victoria | Quit in Task 4 | $0 | |
| † | Fight Cancer Foundation | Fired in Task 3 | $17,799 |
| Blake Garvey | ReachOut Australia | Fired in Task 2 | $0 |
Season 5 (2021)
The fifth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia began airing on the Nine Network on 23 May 2021, following a six-year absence. The winning celebrity will receive $100,000 for their chosen charity. The season was won by Shaynna Blaze, who beat fellow celebrity Ross Noble in the final Boardroom.| Celebrity | Known For | Charity | Result | Raised |
| Interior Designer & The Block Judge | Winner | $489,000 | ||
| British Comedian | Australian Red Cross - Disaster Response and Recovery Fund | Runner-up | $103,500 | |
| Reality TV Contestant | Fired in Task 11 | $40,000 | ||
| Josh Gibson | Australian Rules Footballer | Fired in Task 11 | $20,000 | |
| Michael "Wippa" Wipfli | Radio Presenter & Comedian | Fired in Task 10 | $184,500 | |
| Camilla Franks | Fashion Designer | National Breast Cancer Foundation | Fired in Task 9 | $20,000 |
| Scherri-Lee Biggs | Miss Universe Australia 2011 | Dress For Success Perth | Fired in Task 8 | $20,000 |
| David Genat | Model & winner of Australian Survivor: All Stars | Fired in Task 7 | $20,000 | |
| Pop Star Twins | Fired in Task 6 | $244,050 | ||
| Personal Trainer | Fired in Task 6 | $20,000 | ||
| Singer | Children's Cancer Foundation | Fired in Task 4 | $20,000 | |
| Olympic Artistic Gymnast | Melanoma Institute Australia | Fired in Task 3 | $0 | |
| Actor & Comedian | Fired in Task 2 | $0 | ||
| Alex Hayes | Influencer & Surfer | Fired in Task 1 | $0 |