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It’s time to put on your nicest suit and get serious. We’re heading back to the boardroom for Season 15 of The Apprentice.

Before Shark Tank had us all screaming about misleading projections, NBC gave us this professional reality show gem. In its first run, The Apprentice pitted a handful of average Americans against one another, challenging them to make the most money in their pursuit to work with the show’s host and the face of the series, Donald Trump. However, after a few seasons, the show morphed into The Celebrity Apprentice, which featured celebs competing against one another to win money for charity. The Apprentice in all of its iterations essentially shrinks the ruthlessness of capitalism down into game form. It’s a high-stakes, brutal, and almost always interesting watch.

Now after its two-year hiatus, the series is finally back on the air tonight. We know you have a lot of questions. Why did the show’s name change? Who’s hosting now that Donald Trump has gone from reality show host to president-elect? Who can you expect to watch this season? Here’s your brief guide on everything Apprentice related in 2017.

Why Did The Show’s Name Change?

The Celebrity Apprentice is having a reboot year, and they want to show it. Following comments former Celebrity Apprentice and The Apprentice host Donald Trump made during his presidential campaign, NBC announced it was severing ties with Trump. However, Trump has a slightly different version of how things went down, saying that he left the reality series “out of respect” while he was focusing on the campaign.

How Involved Will Donald Trump Be in The New Celebrity Apprentice?

Likely not very, but he will be making money off the series. The president-elect will still remain as an executive producer. During the show’s credits sequence, Trump’s name will appear after the series creator’s, Mark Burnett, but before the series’ new host. As reported by Variety, Trump’s fees will be paid through MGM, not NBC.

Who’s Hosting This New Season?

That honor goes to the former Terminator and governor himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. This season marks the first time anyone other than Trump will be hosting the series in the show’s 15 years. This is also the first time the show will return after its two year hiatus.

To assist Schwarzenegger, this season the series is bringing on 12 celebrity advisors, including Warren Buffett, Tyra Banks, Jessica Alba, former Celebrity Apprentice winner Leeza Gibbons, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, The Biggest Loser host Bob Harper, and YouTube star iJustine among others.

Who Are This Year’s Contestants?

All of the background information is great, but we know you’re really interested in knowing who you can expect to professionally throw down this season. Here’s your guide to this season’s contestants:

**Name:** Laila Ali
**How You Know Her:** Professional boxer and TV host
**Charity:** The Women's Sports FoundationPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Brooke Burke-Charvet
**How You Know Her:** TV host, model, and *Dancing with the Stars* winner
**Charity:** Operation SmilePhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Eric Dickerson
**How You Know Him:** Former NFL running back
**Charity:** Young WarriorsPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Boy George
**How You Know Him:** Lead singer of Culture Club
**Charity:** Safe Kids WorldwidePhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Matt Iseman
**How You Know Him:** TV host and comedian
**Charity:** The Arthritis FoundationPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Carrie Keagan
**How You Know Her:** Host of *Big Morning Buzz Live* and actress
**Charity:** The Humane Society of the United StatesPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Carson Kressley
**How You Know Him:** Fashion designer and former member of Queer Eye for the Straight **Guy's** "Fab Five"
**Charity:** True Colors FundPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Lisa Leslie
**How You Know Her:** WNBA player
**Charity:** Semper Fi FundPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Jon Lovitz
**How You Know Him:** Actor, comedian, and former *SNL* cast member
**Charity:** St. Jude Children's Research HospitalPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Vince Neil
**How You Know Him:** Singer of Mötley Crüe
**Charity:** Keep Memory AlivePhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
**How You Know Her:** Reality TV star known for *Jersey Shore*
**Charity:** North Shore Animal League AmericaPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Kyle Richards
**How You Know Her:** *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* star and actress
**Charity:** Children's Hospital Los AngelesPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Chael Sonnen
**How You Know Him:** Mixed martial artist
**Charity:** Hire Heroes AmericaPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Porsha Williams
**How You Know Her:** *The Real Housewives of Atlanta* star and *Dish Nation* co-host
**Charity:** HOSEAPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Ricky Williams
**How You Know Him:** NFL running back and ESPN analyst
**Charity:** Dr. John E. Upledger FoundationPhoto: Getty Collection

**Name:** Carnie Wilson
**How You Know Her:** Wilson Phillips singer and TV host
**Charity:** The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of AmericaPhoto: Getty Collection

When Does The New Celebrity Apprentice Premiere?

The first episode of this new version of The Apprentice premieres tonight, January 2 at 8p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. You can catch new episodes of the series every Monday on NBC.

How Can I Stream It?

Have you cut cable but still want to watch celebrities yell at each other across the boardroom? Not a problem! If you have a cable log-in, you should be able to stream the series on NBC.com or on the NBC app.

If you don’t Hulu will be airing episodes on Tuesdays.

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