By Lauren Bishop
Enquirer staff writer
For a while there, it appeared that Donald Trump was going to fire former Cincinnati resident and Procter & Gamble brand manager Elizabeth Jaroszon last week's Apprentice 2. But in another boardroom shocker, Trump heeded Team Apex's complaints about Stacie J. and fired her instead of Elizabeth, the project manager, or Maria, who bungled the team's budget. The show, which regularly airs Thursdays, will be shown at 9 p.m. today (Channels 5, 2). The teams have a full plate as they each attempt to run a restaurant.
Aaron Baba, 42, Reading: The tension among Apex team members is responsible for their losses on the recent two tasks. The members are in constant combative mode, with less team spirit. If they lose on the next task, the blame would go to Ivana or Maria, who are most responsible for recent losses. I still feel that Andy and Pamela are the weakest members of the Mosaic team, and their exit could come soon.
Doug Browning, 35, Anderson Township: It's very interesting to observe how everyone acts or reacts under the pressure of Donald Trump. As talented as the cast is supposed to be, you can find their major flaws by observing and listening in the boardroom. I expect Elizabeth to bounce back from Trump's crushing comments referring to her as a horrible leader. Hopefully, the men will lose the task this week because Raj's act with the cane and the bow ties needs to go.
Brooke Goode, 34, Milford: The gals are letting me down. I think Wes, Chris, Jennifer M. and Stacy R. are in it for the long haul. I think Andy will go this week ... he's sharp, but doesn't have enough real-world experience to work for Trump. Mosaic will unload him fast.
Nicole McWhorter, 30, Clifton: I don't understand why they only have one African-American female and male represented on the show. If one is fired, then there is no longer any representation for the African-American in corporate America. The same goes for the Asian representation. What are the producers really saying ... that only a Caucasian female or male can be a CEO? I really don't know who will be fired this week, but I do know that it will most likely be a female, since they don't seem to have a clue about being more competitive and less catty.
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