The Apprentice (U.S. season 8) Candidates Candidates

| Background | Original_Team | Hometown | Result_ | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional golfer | Athena | Sacramento, California | 09 Fired in task 8 (2009-04-19) | $20,000 |
| R&B Singer | KOTU | Buffalo, New York | 08 Fired in task 7 (2009-04-12) | $20,000 |
| Reality Television Star | Athena | Los Angeles, California | 07 Fired in task 6 (2009-04-05) | $40,000 |
| R&B Star ( TLC ) | Athena | Atlanta, Georgia | 06 Fired in task 6 (2009-04-05) | $20,000 |
| Former Basketball Player | KOTU | Trenton, New Jersey | 05 Fired in task 5 (2009-03-29) | 05 |
| Model ( Deal or No Deal ) | Athena | Providence, Rhode Island | 04 Fired in task 4 (2009-03-22) | 04 |
| Comedian & Actor | KOTU | Pembroke, Ontario | 03 Fired in task 3 (2009-03-15) | 03 |