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

| Background | Original_Team | Hometown | Result_ | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comedienne | Athena | Brooklyn, New York | 16 The Celebrity Apprentice (2009-05-10) | $526,547.39 |
| Poker Player | Athena | Concord, New Hampshire | 15 Fired in the Season Finale (2009-05-10) | $730,725 |
| Entrepreneur & TV Star | KOTU | Long Beach, California | 14 Fired in task 12 (2009-05-03) | $20,000 |
| Playboy Playmate | Athena | Novato, California | 13 Fired in task 12 (2009-05-03) | $166,450 |
| Country Singer | KOTU | Houston, Texas | 12 Fired in task 11 (2009-05-03) | $20,000 |
| TV Host & Producer | Athena | New York, New York | 11 Fired in task 10 (2009-04-26) | 07 |
| Former Football Player | KOTU | Wrightsville, Georgia | 10 Fired in task 9 (2009-04-19) | 06 |