Burnett, a famed reality TV producer, worked with Trump back in the 2000s when he created the NBC reality show The Apprentice, in which Trump would hire and fire young hopefuls vying to work for him.
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The show ran for 15 seasons and garnered nine Emmy nominations before ending in 2017. The final season was hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In his announcement, Trump lauded Burnett for his lengthy résumé, which, outside of his work with the Trumps, includes executive producing Survivor, Shark Tank, and The Voice.
“Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges,” Trump added.
In his announcement, Trump lauded Burnett for his lengthy résumé, which, outside of his work with the Trumps, includes executive producing Survivor, Shark Tank, and The Voice.
“Mark will work to enhance diplomatic relations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment opportunities, and cultural exchanges,” Trump added.
- Burnett, 64, was born in London and is married to actress Roma Downey, who is best known for her show Touched by an Angel.
Burnett said in a 2016 statement published by The Wrap. “Further, my wife and I reject the hatred, division and misogyny that has [sic] been a very unfortunate part of his campaign.”
As an envoy, Burnett will continue to foster the country’s relationship with the U.K.
As an envoy, Burnett will continue to foster the country’s relationship with the U.K.
Burnett aside, earlier this month, Trump announced that he had chosen billionaire Warren Stephens as his ambassador to the U.K. On Truth Social, he called Stephens “one of the most successful businessmen in the country.”
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Donald Trump Appoints ‘The Apprentice’ Producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK
By Jack Dunn Variety. . .Throughout Trump’s first presidential campaign and term in office, Burnett faced periodic bursts of public pressure to release outtakes from Trump’s many seasons on “The Apprentice” amid speculation and allegations that Trump had made disturbing comments about women and people of color.
The appointment also comes at a time when Burnett is between chapters.
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He exited MGM in 2022 after Amazon completed its acquisition of the studio.
- Burnett sold his One Three Media company to MGM, including his stakes in NBC’s “The Voice,” CBS’ “Survivor,” ABC’s “Shark Tank” and more, in two transactions in 2014 and 2015 that netted him upwards of $100 million.
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