| 词条 | The Ultimate Merger |
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|show_name = The Ultimate Merger |show_name_2 = Omarosa's Ultimate Merger[1] |image = |caption = |runtime = 60 minutes |creator = Donald J. Trump Andy Litinsky |executive_producer = Donald J. Trump Robert C. Horowitz Lewis Fenton D Renard Young Andy Litinsky |location = Las Vegas, Nevada |starring = Omarosa (season 1) Toccara Jones (season 2) |country = United States |network = TV One |language = English |theme_music_composer = Mark C. Rooney Mark Morales |opentheme = "Real Love" Performed by Mary J. Blige |first_aired = {{start date|2010|6|17}} |status = |last_aired = {{end date|2011|9|22}} |preceded_by = |followed_by = |related = The Apprentice (U.S. TV series) |num_seasons = 2 |num_episodes = 16 |website = http://ultimatemerger.tvoneonline.com }}Donald J. Trump Presents The Ultimate Merger is an American reality television dating game show. A spin-off of The Apprentice, the series premiered on TV One on June 17, 2010. The series' first season starred Omarosa, who in 2004 appeared on the first season of The Apprentice, another American reality series.[2] Season 2 premiered on August 4, 2011, starring former America's Next Top Model and Celebrity Fit Club contestant Toccara Jones.[3] Show formatThe format of The Ultimate Merger is reminiscent of two previous reality series, The Bachelorette and The Apprentice.[4] Twelve men selected by billionaire real estate mogul, Donald Trump (host and co-executive producer of The Apprentice) compete for the affections of Omarosa, the former political consultant who has become the most popular Apprentice contestant.[5][6][7][8] Omarosa receives assistance in the selection process from her spiritual advisor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, pastor of the Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church in Baltimore, Maryland.[9][10][11] Other personalities appearing on the series include comedians George Wallace and Loni Love, TV chef G. Garvin, author Karrine Steffans, and Apprentice alumni Katrina Campins, Troy McClaine and Nick Warnock.[12] While on the show, the contestants live together in a huge suite at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] In each episode, they are directed to participate in a mental or physical challenge designed to gauge each man's potential compatibility with Omarosa. The winner(s) of each challenge attend a date with her later that evening. Subsequently, the contestants must gather in the "Mediation Room", where Omarosa (assisted by Dr. Bryant or another celebrity guest) questions several of the contestants regarding their actions and attitudes while on the show. One or more contestants is then selected for elimination by Omarosa, and that man must immediately leave Trump International and the show. This process resulted in one man, R&B singer Ray Lavender, remaining as the potential beau for Omarosa. However, because Lavender was legally separated at the time (and thus technically still married), he was eliminated as well – and Omarosa was left with no one.[13] Soon after the first-season finale, Omarosa publicly revealed that she was in a new relationship with Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan who later died on September 3, 2012 due to a heart attack.[14] Season One Participants
Contestants[19]
Ray is a 33-year-old R&B singer originally from Monroe, Louisiana, now residing in Atlanta, Georgia.[20][22] Eliminated in episode 8.
Al B. Sure! is a 41-year-old R&B recording artist from Mount Vernon, New York, best known for his 1988 single "Nite and Day".[21][22] He and Omarosa have dated previously.[4] Eliminated in episode 8.
Charles is a 43-year-old foreign currency trader from Washington, D.C. He and Omarosa have dated previously.[23] Voluntarily leaves the show for personal reasons in episode 4. Returns – and is eliminated – in episode 8.
Isaac Keys is a 32-year-old former NFL football player from St. Louis, Missouri, now residing in Los Angeles, California.[24] Eliminated in episode 7.
Lyle is a 36-year-old attorney originally from New Bedford, Massachusetts, now residing in Bowie, Maryland.[8][23] Eliminated in episode 7.
Javis is a 34-year-old entrepreneur originally from Jersey City, New Jersey,[25] now residing in Douglasville, Georgia.[26] Eliminated in episode 6.
C.J. is a 27-year-old author/model from Los Angeles, California. In 2009, he appeared as a contestant on the first season of the reality series True Beauty. Eliminated in episode 5.
Michael is a 29-year-old concert promoter from New York, New York. Eliminated in episode 4.
Eddy is a 30-year-old Christian rapper from Miami, Florida, now residing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[10][27] Eliminated in episode 3.
Sterling is a 42-year-old fashion designer from Los Angeles, California. Eliminated in episode 3.
Jason is a 30-year-old massage therapist from New York, New York. Eliminated in episode 2.
Darrell is a 40-year-old movie producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of the book The Black Actor's Guide to Not Working in Hollywood, which was published in 2003.[28][29] Eliminated in episode 1. References1. ^1 {{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011075.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title=Trump, Omarosa reunite for 'Merger' |author=Schneider, Michael |date = November 9, 2009 |publisher= Variety.com |accessdate=July 11, 2010}} 2. ^"Omarosa: 'The Apprentice' TV show's most popular contestant has the nation talking and watching.", JET, April 12, 2004. Retrieved July 4, 2010. 3. ^{{cite news |title=Harlem's Toccara Jones On TV Ones 'The Ultimate Merger' |url=http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/harlems-toccara-jones-on-tv-ones-the-ultimate-merger/ |publisher=Harlem World |date=July 7, 2011 |accessdate=July 19, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926033247/http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/harlems-toccara-jones-on-tv-ones-the-ultimate-merger/ |archivedate=September 26, 2011 |df=mdy-all }} 4. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.bvnewswire.com/2010/06/14/omarosa-new-realty-show-love-ultimate-merger/ |title=Omarosa Says New Reality Show Isn't Run-of-the-Mill 'Love' Fare |author=Bland, Bridget |date = June 14, 2010 |publisher= AOL Black Voices |accessdate=July 7, 2010}} 5. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/11/10/2009-11-10_omarosa_and_donald_trump_back_together_for_new_reality_series_hell_give_her_dati.html |title=Omarosa and Donald Trump back together for new reality series; he'll give her dating advice |author=Eisinger, Amy |date = November 10, 2009 |publisher= New York Daily News |accessdate=July 4, 2010}} 6. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/06/17/2010-06-17_omarosa_is_back_and_this_time_its_personal.html |title=Omarosa Manigault-Stallwort (sic) is back and has teamed up with Donald Trump to create new dating show |author=Kinon, Cristina |date = June 17, 2010 |publisher= New York Daily News |accessdate=July 4, 2010}} 7. ^{{cite web |url=http://insightnews.com/aesthetics/6128-omarosa-debuts-sizzling-new-dating-show-on-tv-one- |title=Omarosa debuts sizzling new dating show on TV One |author=Martin, Pharoh |date=June 17, 2010 |publisher=InsightNews.com |accessdate=July 4, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713040814/http://insightnews.com/aesthetics/6128-omarosa-debuts-sizzling-new-dating-show-on-tv-one- |archivedate=July 13, 2011 |df=mdy-all }} 8. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view/20100617who_wants_to_date_a_diva_omarosa_trump_team_for_reality_tv_show_ultimate_merger/srvc=edge&position=also |title=Who wants to date a diva? |author=Woodman, Tenley |date = June 17, 2010 |work=Boston Herald |accessdate=July 7, 2010}} 9. ^{{cite news |title=About Jamal Bryant |url=http://wwme.jamalbryant.org/jamal_bryant.htm | publisher=JamalBryant.org | accessdate=July 7, 2010 }} 10. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2010/06/18/dating-show-hijinks-abound-on-premiere-of-trump-omarosas-ultimate-merger/ |title=Dating show hijinks abound on premiere of Trump, Omarosa's 'Ultimate Merger' |author=Streeter, Leslie Gray |date=June 18, 2010 |publisher=pbpulse.com |accessdate=July 20, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723005351/http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2010/06/18/dating-show-hijinks-abound-on-premiere-of-trump-omarosas-ultimate-merger/ |archivedate=July 23, 2010 |df=mdy-all }} 11. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/19946&page=121|title = Omarosa Takes on Love in 'The Ultimate Merger'|publisher = BlackAmericaWeb.com | first = Tonya|last = Pendleton|date = July 1, 2010|accessdate = July 20, 2010}} 12. ^{{cite web |url=http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/trump-tv-one-omarosas-ultimate-merger/ |title=Trump, TV One, Omarosa's Ultimate Merger |date=June 6, 2010 |publisher=harlemworldblog.wordpress.com |accessdate=July 23, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617001050/http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/trump-tv-one-omarosas-ultimate-merger/ |archivedate=June 17, 2010 |df=mdy-all }} 13. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.realitytea.com/2010/08/06/omarosa-picks-no-one-on-ultimate-merger-finale-season-2-on-the-way-ray-lavender-interview/ |title=Omarosa Picks No One On Ultimate Merger Finale, Season 2 On The Way, Ray Lavender Interview |date = August 6, 2010 |publisher=RealityTea.com |accessdate=August 6, 2010}} 14. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/08/michael-clarke-duncan-omarosa-gush-about-their-new-romance/ |title=Michael Clarke Duncan & Omarosa Gush About Their New Romance |author=Oppenheim, Gena |date = August 13, 2010 |publisher=OKmagazine.com |accessdate=July 19, 2011}} 15. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1083768,00.html|title = The Surreal Life's Omarosa|work=People |date = July 18, 2005|accessdate = July 4, 2010}} 16. ^{{cite web|url = http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/03/celebrity-appre.html|title = 'Celebrity Apprentice' recap: 'Selling out'|work=Entertainment Weekly | first = Lindsay|last = Soll|date = March 7, 2008|accessdate = July 5, 2010}} 17. ^{{cite web|title=Omarosa Splits from Husband of Five Years|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1082973,00.html|work=People|accessdate=August 25, 2011}} 18. ^{{cite web|url = http://www.todaysthv.com/news/ksink/story.aspx?storyid=73630&catid=70|title = Omarosa, Trump Team Up For Dating Show|publisher = TodaysTHV.com}} 19. ^Ages, occupations and hometowns are correct as of June 17, 2010. 20. ^{{cite news |title=Ray Lavender – Artist Profile |url=http://www.blackplanet.com/music/view/artist.html?page_url=ray_lavender | publisher=BlackPlanet.com | accessdate=July 21, 2010}} 21. ^{{cite news |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_1_113/ai_n24381819/ |title=Where is ... Al B. Sure! |author=Parham, Marti |date = January 14, 2008 |work=JET |accessdate=July 18, 2010}} 22. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268600/al-b-sure-returns-with-hidden-beach-debut |title=Al B. Sure! Returns With Hidden Beach Debut |author=Mitchell, Gail |date = May 18, 2009 |publisher= Billboard.com |accessdate=July 18, 2010}} 23. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/entertainment/donald-j-trump-presents-the-ultimate-merger-helps-omarosa-find-true-love-062110 |title=Omarosa Searches For True Love in Donald J. Trump's The Ultimate Merger |date = June 21, 2010 |publisher= myfoxdc.com |accessdate=July 7, 2010}} 24. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/living_it/article_915eb179-cc93-5222-842f-265b311fc225.html |title=Isaac Keys hopes to unlock Omarosa’s heart |author=Norwood, Candice Jade |date = July 12, 2010 |work=St. Louis American |accessdate=July 20, 2010}} 25. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/jjournal/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1279262417189210.xml&coll=3 |title=Jersey City man wooing Omarosa on reality show |author=Colaneri, Katie |date = July 16, 2010 |work=The Jersey Journal |accessdate=July 16, 2010}} 26. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2010/06/16/tv-ones-omarosa-dating-game-features-two-metro-atlantans/ |title=TV One’s Omarosa dating game features two metro Atlantans |author=Ho, Rodney |date=June 16, 2010 |publisher=ajc.com |accessdate=July 6, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620170246/http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2010/06/16/tv-ones-omarosa-dating-game-features-two-metro-atlantans/ |archivedate=June 20, 2010 |df=mdy-all }} 27. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/7046844.html |title=Christian hip-hop star to appear on Omarosa's reality show |author=Bellini, Jason |date = June 14, 2010 |work=Houston Chronicle |accessdate=July 6, 2010}} 28. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jun/17/memphis-native-out-to-win-omarosas-heart/ |title=Memphis native, Darrell Kiedo, out to win Omarosa's heart |author=Greenberg, Emily |date = June 17, 2010 |work=The Commercial Appeal |accessdate=July 13, 2010}} 29. ^{{cite news |title=The black actor's guide to not working in Hollywood |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GhaWPwAACAAJ&dq=The+Black+Actor's+Guide+to+Not+Working+in+Hollywood&hl=en&ei=muw8TJ_XJ8T38Ab32szuBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCoQ6AEwAA | publisher=Google Books | accessdate=July 13, 2010 }} External links
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