Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the new CEO and host of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” replacing the fired Donald Trump, NBC announced Monday.

Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Photo via Wikimedia Commons
No immediate word on whether the action star and former Republican governor will say “You’re terminated” instead of “You’re fired.”

The Donald was gracious on Twitter:

“We are thrilled to be opening a powerful new chapter in the story of the Apprentice franchise,” said Paul Telegdy, president of Alternative and Late Night Programming for NBC Entertainment.

“Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves. It was Arnold’s personal passion for the format that Mark Burnett and Donald Trump built over the last decade, as well as his fresh take on how to take it to new heights for today’s audiences, that made him the man to hire. The Celebrity Apprentice … will be back!”

In a statement, the 68-year-old Schwarzenegger said: “I have always been a huge fan of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let’s get started!”

Executive producer Mark Burnett said: “After leaving the show to run for political office, Donald made it clear that he wanted ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ to be able to continue to raise millions of dollars annually for worthy causes, and now NBC and I have found an amazing new leader to do just that. Gov. Schwarzenegger will use his vast and highly successful business, political and media experience to drive this hit franchise to new heights.”

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