Delta Soror Kelly Smith-Beaty to compete on new season of “The Apprentice”

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NBC, DONALD TRUMP AND MARK BURNETT INTRODUCE 16 CANDIDATES TO COMPETE ON NEW EDITION OF ‘THE APPRENTICE,’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 16 (9-11 P.M. ET)

Candidates Hit Hard by Economic Downturn Fight Back to Rebuild Their Careers

NEW YORK – August 26, 2010 – NBC, Donald Trump and Mark Burnett offer 16 economically challenged candidates the opportunity to compete for the ultimate second chance at reviving their careers when the boardroom reopens for a 2-hour premiere on Thursday, September 16 (9-11 p.m. ET). This group of uniquely talented and fiercely competitive candidates will compete over 13 weeks to become “The Apprentice.” Each of these 16 candidates is deserving of a fresh start and will have to battle it out with each other as they fight to prove they have the guts and determination to confront the toughness of each challenge and survive Donald Trump’s final judgment. Among the candidates – all of whom have been adversely affected by the economic downturn – include the unemployed, struggling business owners and recent college graduates.

“I am very excited to have the civilian version of ‘The Apprentice’ back on the air this fall,” said Donald Trump, executive producer. “The new edition will combine the realities of today’s economic downturn with the grittiness, drama and excitement of the original series. Each of this season’s 16 contestants has been hit hard by the economy and they are fighting back; fighting for a chance to rebuild their careers and for one savvy contestant, the career opportunity of a lifetime — to come and work for me. They have nothing to lose and everything to gain!”

This season Trump’s mission to put America back to work results in a re-directed focus aimed at improving the lives of all the candidates with more meaningful rewards. Each Project Manager will be awarded a one-on-one meeting with some of America’s best-known business leaders and CEOs. The 16 candidates have the opportunity to network with sponsors, executives and guest stars to expand their networking base and create potential new career opportunities.

“I am so proud to be able to bring back the original version of ‘The Apprentice,’” said Mark Burnett, the show’s creator. “All across America, people are being affected by the economy and some of our most talented are still having a tough time finding employment. Thousands of people applied to be a part of The Apprentice and sixteen of the very best will compete for this incredible career opportunity. All of them embody the fighting, can-do spirit that remind us what the American Dream is all about.”

Kelly Smith Beaty, 30 (Fayetteville, Ga.), born in North Carolina and raised in Georgia, received herBachelor of Artsin political science from Spelman College and her Masters in Public Communication from American University. Beaty worked in the press office for the Governor of Georgia and was previously employed in the Atlanta office of a global public relations firm, where she was laid off. She was recently named one of the city’s “Power30 Under 30.” Her expectation of purchasing her dream condo and car on her 30th birthday was abandoned when she lost her job, and now lives with her parents. Beaty is an avid supporter of “Living Water For Girls,” which is arehabcenter that rescues and restores abused girls. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc., a public service organization, and is a founding member of the “Next Wave Society,” the young professionals auxiliary of the world famous Georgia Aquarium.

“The Apprentice” is produced by Mark Burnett in association with Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett, Donald Trump, Eden Gaha and Page Feldman are executive producers. Nancy Gunn is the co- executive producer.

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