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

| Candidate | Background | Original_Team | Hometown | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Yazbeck | Recruitment Consultant | Synergy | London, United Kingdom | Hired by Trump (6-5-2006) |
| Lee Bienstock | Business Analyst | Gold Rush | Brooklyn, New York | Fired in the Season Finale (6-5-2006) |
| Allie Jablon | Medical Sales Manager | Synergy | Columbia, South Carolina | 10 Fired in week 13 (5-22-2006) |
| Roxanne Wilson | Appellate Attorney | Synergy | Austin, Texas | 10 Fired in week 13 (5-22-2006) |
| Tammy Trenta | Wealth Manager | Synergy | Edison, New Jersey | 10 Fired in week 12 (5-15-2006) |
| Michael Laungani | Management Consultant | Synergy | Chicago, Illinois | 10 Fired in week 11 (5-8-2006) |
| Tarek Saab | Hi-Tech Manager | Gold Rush | New Bedford, Massachusetts | 10 Fired in week 10 (5-1-2006) |