A Russian, an Englishman, and a MENSA member join the fifth season of “The Apprentice” in a new night starting Monday February 27th and 9 – 10 ET / PT. "It's triple the Trump this season...I invited my children, Donald Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom," said Donald Trump.

Reality Reel Media
02.15.06

It is an international affair as NBC’s “The Apprentice,” premieres on its new night – Monday, February 27 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT – with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member, joining Donald Trump for the fifth season of “The Apprentice.” For the first time, Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and eldest son Donald Jr. will fill in for Carolyn Kepcher and George Ross respectively, during multiple episodes of “The Apprentice.”

"It’s triple the Trump this season on ‘The Apprentice,’” said Donald Trump, executive producer of “The Apprentice.” “I invited my children Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom for several episodes this season and they take the firings to a whole new level. I once again hand-picked this season's 18 candidates and this group is as smart and likable as season four but even more entertaining.”

Ranging in age from 22 – 38, these candidates boast degrees from Harvard, Columbia Northwestern and Cornell University. A psychotherapist, appellate attorney and sticker company owner are among Donald Trump’s cast.

"Viewers clearly related to the cast of season four," said Mark Burnett, creator and executive producer of “The Apprentice.” “We received tremendous feedback about how smart, attractive and likeable they all were. The candidates on season five are cut from the same mold. They are brilliant, (including our first-ever MENSA member), hungry and more international than ever -- including candidates from England, the former U.S.S.R. and Canada."

Following are the season five candidates of NBC’s “The Apprentice.”

Allie (Columbia, S.C.) Medical Sales Manager
Allie, 30, graduated summa cum laude and No.1 in her class from the University of Florida. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a finance major in the honors program, she met the demands of her rigorous schedule as a Varsity Gator cheerleader. Allie developed her disciplined work ethic at an early age as an internationally competitive gymnast. Most recently, she furthered her education at Harvard Business School where she received her M.B.A. Previously a financial analyst in Miami, Allie transitioned into a sales career to capitalize on her passion for people and building relationships. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Southern California where she works for a Fortune 500 medical device company. She is responsible for a multi-million dollar sales territory as a Market Development Account Manager. She is an avid sports fan and actively trades in the stock market.

Andrea (San Diego, Calif.) Sticker Company Owner
Andrea, 31, a self-made multi-millionaire, enjoys creating business ventures on the frontiers of technology and popular culture. Not satisfied with a conventional path, Andrea skipped college and personally financed her first enterprise: Rhythm Styx, a wildly successful toy company. Driven by her early achievements, at age 23 Andrea started a clothing distribution company targeted at the burgeoning youth market. Since then, Andrea founded and is the CEO of five unique companies: StickerJunkie.com, an online customized sticker company; T-ShirtJunkie.com, an online customized t-shirt company; Delinquent Distribution, a distributor of hip teen apparel; Zoko, Inc., an online community connecting best-selling authors with their readers; and Luxury Wedding Packages, Inc., an online wedding planning service delivering one-of-a-kind wedding experiences to an upscale market. While she can often be found jetting around the globe, Andrea's main residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is active in local charitable causes, avidly practices yoga and takes long hikes with her three large dogs Empress, Elvis & Priscilla (all pound rescues).