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Maris
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03-28-2002
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 8:19 am
Suspicions about 'Apprentice' wagers Bookie suspends betting because of 'unusual pattern' Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Posted: 9:14 AM EDT (1314 GMT) Editor's Note: The following Associated Press article reveals possibilities about the outcome of "The Apprentice." If you'd prefer not to know anything, please stop reading now. NEW YORK (AP) -- Uh-oh. This might fire up Donald Trump. (Stop reading now if you don't want to know the suspicions about the show's outcome.) (Once again: Please stop reading if you don't want to know anything.) Red flags were raised at the Antigua-based BetWWTS.com when a maximum bet of $300 was placed on two candidates: lawyer Jennifer Massey, 30, from San Francisco and software executive Kelly Perdew, 37, from Carlsbad, California. The next day, Doyle witnessed a number of New Hampshire accounts that bet the limit on those two contestants. "When we see a lot of bets with $300 then that's very suspicious," said Doyle, who noted typical bets are about $25. "We're not going to speculate on the outcome at all," an NBC spokesman told the AP Tuesday. "The finale is live and there won't be a winner until the finale." Last year, it came down to two finalists: Kwame Jackson and Bill Rancic, who won the $250,000 job of overseeing a Chicago building project. According to NBC, Mark Burnett noted that all "Apprentice" leaks thus far have proved to be false. Before the betting was suspended, consulting firm owner Elizabeth Jarosz, 31, led the pack with 5-to-1 odds, investment firm partner Pamela Day, 32, had 7-to-1 odds and marketing director John Willenborg, 24, had 8-to-1 odds to win. The second season of "The Apprentice" was filmed in early summer, giving the plethora of production crew and the 18 candidates, who are all required to sign nondisclosure agreements, plenty of time to let "The Apprentice" out of the bag. "We'll wait and see what happens," Doyle told the AP. "We'll still pay the individuals already involved, but we watch the show with maybe a little more inside information than the average viewer." link
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 9:33 am
SPOILER SPECULATION: BE FORWARNED>>>> I find this interesting. Its funny, cause I was just reading some posts here and other posters were impressed with Jennifer M's and Kelly's resumes, and they have been picked as the favs to go far by former Apprentice candidates.. Could the flurry of betting on these two be based on the comments of the former candidates and their impressive resumes???
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Maris
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03-28-2002
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 10:26 am
SPECULATION Could be. I was thinking this year that they would probably have to consider appointing a winner who is female since there were two males in the finals last year and questions will arise if it ends up being two men in the end again.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 12:48 pm
I posted this in a different thread but I'll repost it here. It's not a spoiler and it doesn't mention winners, but it does state that Stacy J spoke about the show when she shouldn't have. Perhaps others have as well? this was in NY Post - Page Six http://www.nypost.com/gossip/28928.htm Wonder if they will actually sue her? NBC MAY PUT BITE ON 'APPRENTICE' A MEMBER of the second season of "The Apprentice" has found herself in hot water after walking the red carpet at the TV Guide post-Emmy party across the street from the Pacific Design Center. Stacie J., a model and Subway sandwich shop owner from Harlem, "gave interviews to reporters and talked about the show," said a door defender at the party. Another source said, "That violates her NBC contract." A rep for the show said: "Our lawyers have advised that we cannot comment on any legal action that may or may not be applied to Stacie J." Mean while, across town at the Mondrian, the fire marshals put a damper on the "Entertainment To night" and "The In sider" Emmy after- party, and refused entry to a long line of people — but were star-struck enough to allow Diana Ross and five others to join Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, Allison Janney, Zach Braff and Simon Cowell in side.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 2:01 pm
Maris...do you know if the bookie reopened betting?
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 4:05 pm
In "Reality TV Secrets Revealed 2" on VH1 they discussed the betting issue that occurred on a few shows (they didn't name names of who ) They referred to "BODOG.com" betting site I posted info on the VH1 show here They also show a lot more stuff about The Apprentice (Heidi and Omarosa give interviews).
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 6:46 pm
Some of the early betting was the last Survivor (not the All Stars edition). What's her name who won? There were a lotta pre-bets placed in the Pacific Northwest, leading to suspicion there was a leak. This time, the bets were placed from all over, so it was difficult to tell where the leak came from. WRT The Apprentice, I mean. ETA: The betting site (can't remember the name) has said they may not allow any betting on future reality shows. I think the other show besides Survivor was the last Bachelor that had "suspicious" betting activity.
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Highlighter
Member
09-03-2003
| Friday, October 29, 2004 - 8:38 am
I had forgotten that there was a spoiler that Jennifer was in the finals. What is so impressive about her? I was just so put off by her behavior in yesterday's show (10/28). The editing sure helped-showing her put on makeup while her PM tried to get input; still, when DT asked her in the boardroom if she thought her PM was x and y, she parroted his exact words. It just seemed like she was being vindictive without really thinking on her own. I can't put it into words, but just seemed really petty-like DT gave her an easy way to do it instead of having to think for herself... So why is she impressive?
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Ladybug007
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 4:19 pm
Spoiler: I can tell you for a fact that Andy does not win. Damn shame though! I grew up with his brother!! this is how i know.....shh Happy Turkey Day!!
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Newman
Member
09-25-2004
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 9:31 pm
Doesn't a woman have to win it this year? Or maybe the black guy. I suppose if Ivana drops her drawers next week, well, that is probably perceived as unprofessional (unless you're in the stripping profession). Or is it creative? Just saw the trailer. Hard to judge. Can't see Sandy winning if she didn't have a college education. The editing kind of makes you think Jen is just skating by; plus she took the credit from Ivana during the Levi's episode. Is that leadership?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, November 26, 2004 - 9:46 pm
The black guy's name is KEVIN!
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 12:55 pm
Ok folks--time out for a minute. If you know the person's name please us it, instead of a physical characteristic. If you don't ok, no problem. We want ot avoid the perception of pointing out someone based on a trait. At the same time, many folks have done this--for example saying the blonde woman--and that has not caused a problem. Or saying the older of the two--many things like that. Or saying "the bald guy". If it is done out of not knowing the person by name that is ok--if it's done to bring attention to the trait, then it's not ok.
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Newman
Member
09-25-2004
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 4:33 pm
OK, so I couldn't remember his name for Pete's sake! Some of my best friends are black. Did it seem like I was being derogatory or something? Is there something wrong with being black these days? Are we not allowed to have an opinion unless we have perfect memory recall, first name, last name, and every other duck in a row?? What fun would that be? Who would ever write and make opinions and share perceptions then? Isn't that what this blog is all about? Giving opinions about TV shows and popular culture? If I had known KEVIN'S name I would have used it. It is a lot easier than typing "the black guy". Why am I being accused of being a racist? This ain't right!!!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Monday, November 29, 2004 - 3:04 pm
I wouldn't accuse you of racism Newman.... instigation surely, but not racism....
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 10:19 am
You set yourself up for that one Newman. No pity here.
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Gen
Member
08-22-2003
| Friday, December 03, 2004 - 11:12 am
Some info on the final four: (San Francisco, CA) Attorney. Jennifer Massey , 30, received her undergraduate degree from Princeton in English and her law degree from Harvard... Jennifer Massey graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton, and was nominated for the Pyne Prize, Princeton's highest honor. She is currently a securities litigator for a law firm in San Francisco, and has worked with management teams from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Jennifer lives in San Francisco with her husband, Aron. (Chicago, IL) Law Student. Kevin Allen , 29, grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and then went on to attend the Wharton School of Business... Kevin Allen gave up his pursuit of a professional football career when his brother was diagnosed with leukemia. He later received an MBA in M&A and Finance from Emory. He is currently working toward earning his law degree at the University of Chicago. He and his brother have founded their own software company. (Carlsbad, CA) Software Executive. Kelly Perdew , 37, earned a BS degree in National Security and Public Affairs from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA and a JD from the UCLA School of Law simultaneously... After graduating from West Point, Kelly Perdew completed Ranger School and served two years as a Military Intelligence Officer in the US Army. Kelly raised over $5M in equity financing for three start-up companies, and as the acting President led the sale of one of those start-ups (eteamz.com: the largest amateur sports portal on the web at the time) for eight figures to a company that has since filed for an IPO. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of a motor enthusiast community website called MotorPride.com, and is currently the President of CoreObjects, an outsourced software development company based in Los Angeles. (Rockville, MD) Bridal Shop Owner. Sandy Ferreira , 28, was born and raised in a Portuguese home in the Washington, D.C. area. By the age of 21, she was the youngest bridal storeowner in the country... Since, Sandy Ferreira has evolved to become an exclusive wedding and event planner in the Metropolitan D.C. area. Her clientele has included heirs to the Tiffany & Co. family and elite politicians. Sandy's entrepreneurial enthusiasm has also led her into real estate ventures and investments. Presently Sandy keeps busy growing her award-winning bridal business and wedding-and-event-planning company. http://www.theapprenticerules.com/ In addition to the above info, this is from Sandy's website: http://www.sandyferreira.com/resume.asp Education: 1994 to 1997- University of Maryland - 80 credit hours completed with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Left to pursue entrepreneurial opportunity. Presently enrolled at University of Maryland earning a degree in Business Administration Member of National Golden Key Honors Society
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