The Apprentice (U.S. season 5) Candidates Candidates

| Candidate | Background | Original_Team | Hometown | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Pepi Diaz | Attorney | Synergy | Miami, Florida | 10 Fired in week 2 (3-6-2006) |
| Stacy Schneider | Criminal Defense Attorney | Synergy | New York, New York | 10 Fired in week 2 (3-6-2006) |
| Summer Zervos | Restaurant Owner | Gold Rush | Huntington Beach, California | 10 Fired in week 1 (2-27-2006) |