Arsenio Hall is hired! Donald Trump crowned the late-night talk show host, 56, the new CelebrityApprentice on the finale of NBC's hit Sunday, as the star --raising funds for the Magic Johnson Foundation -- triumphed over American Idol singer Clay Aiken . PHOTOS: Surprising reality TV outcomes "Arsenio worked hard and he did a great job and that's why he won,"Trump, 65, told Us Weekly after the live finale. During Sunday's final task -- to produce, sell tickets to and stagea variety show for charity -- Hall netted $167,100 thanks todonations from celeb pals including Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy and Jimmy Kimmel . (For his part, Aiken, 33, raised $301,500 for The NationalInclusion Project courtesy of Kelly Clarkson, Lisa Lampanelli and of course his dedicated Claymate fans.) VIDEO: Lisa Lampanelli explodes at Apprentice 's Dayana Mendoza Staging their variety shows for Trump and other supporters, Halland Aiken pulled off with help from former contestants Teresa Giudice, Aubrey O'Day and others. "My mother's here tonight and she's already sat through me losingonce," former American Idol runner-up Aiken told the live studio audience before Trump madehis final decision. "I feel like the last task was a comprehensiveexam that we excelled at." VIDEO: Teresa says Apprentice was "cattier" than Housewives Countered Hall: "I want to be No. 1. We've heard about Idol manytimes, but when I was battling Johnny Carson [in the TV ratings] Iwas No. 2, when I entered a magic contest as a kid I was No. 2. I need to be No. 1!" Indeed, Hall's wish came true, with Mr. Trump naming him thisseason's Celebrity Apprentice. As the show's champ, Hall wasawarded an additional $250,000 for his charity in addition to thefunds he raised at his event. PHOTOS: Stars who give back "I can't wait to deliver this $250,000 check to my friend "Erv" forThe Magic Johnson Foundation. It's a dream to be able to supportthe important work they do on a daily basis and I am humbled to beable to contribute to their ongoing mission," Hall, who played inmemory of his cousin who passed away from AIDS shortly before hesigned on to do the show. Hall also praised his "lil' brother Clay" for providing him withfierce competition -- and friendship -- throughout the series."Tonight we are both truly winners!" Hall said after the show."Reality's Batman and Robin! I will always treasure thatfriendship." Tell Us : Did Arsenio Hall deserve to be named Donald Trump's CelebrityApprentice?. I am an expert from slimming-machines.com, while we provides the quality product, such as Quantum Resonance Magnetic Analyzer Manufacturer , Portable Spa Equipment, Beauty Equipments,and more.
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