Arnold Replacing The Donald On The Apprentice

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NBC announced on Monday that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the new host of Celebrity Apprentice when the show returns for the 2016-2017 TV season.

Executive producer Mark Burnett said in a statement, "After leaving the show to run for political office, Donald made it clear that he wanted The Celebrity Apprentice to be able to continue to raise millions of dollars annually for worthy causes, and now NBC and I have found an amazing new leader to do just that. Gov. Schwarzenegger will use his vast and highly successful business, political and media experience to drive this hit franchise to new heights."

Arnold said in his own statement, "I have always been a huge fan of The Celebrity Apprentice and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork. I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let's get started!"

Wow. I'm blown away and honored by all your tweets. I can't wait to bring my experience to the board room & raise millions for charity.

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 14, 2015

Trump took to Twitter to congratulate Arnold

Congrats to my friend @Schwarzenegger who is doing next season’s Celebrity Apprentice. He'll be great & will raise lots of $ for charity.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2015

TMZ is reporting that the show will also be relocating from New York City to L.A.