MGM says you’re hired to Tubi for The Apprentice franchise
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| 06 May 2019

In what is being called an unprecedented content deal, fast -growing ad-supported video-on-demand (VOD) service Tubi has inked a carriage arranegment with MGM Television to become the exclusive home for all 15 seasons of The Apprentice franchise.

The debut season of The Apprentice premiered on NBC in 2004, delivering an average weekly viewership of 20.7 million, and was one of the network's most-watched series with adults 18-49. The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice was hosted by Donald Trump in its first 14 seasons, with the 15th season hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The series franchise has broadened globally with over 20 local versions.

“In our quest to democratise content and make more premium content accessible, we are making a big push into the reality television space,” said Tubi CEO Farhad Massoudi. “The Apprentice is our second big series announcement this month, and we will have more in the near future.” Added MGM president, worldwide television distribution and acquisitions Chris Ottinger: “We appreciate our partnership with Tubi, and we are excited to share our content with its audience.”