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I'd like to know the legality of this:
Khloe Kardashian Kicked off 'Celebrity Apprentice' for Past DUI Offense
Though Khloe Kardashian has been gaining attention on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she became even more notorious for being the seventh contestant fired from the reality series The Celebrity Apprentice. In a shocking turn of events, Donald Trump revealed that he had just learned about the starlet’s past DUI arrest and decided that it was one reason for her to leave the show.
Audiences might think it unfair that Khloe’s DUI was the sole cause for her elimination, and the reality TV celebrity agrees. Following the incident,
Khloe Kardashian wrote on her blog: “So as I'm sure you've all heard, The Donald fired me off of Celebrity Apprentice last night. It wasn't because of
my work ethic, it wasn't because I was slacking -- it was because of my DUI, one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made that I will forever regret.”
“I will NEVER say that what I did was right, but I think it is completely unrelated to my place on the show and I don't think I should have been fired
for that reason alone. I have tried to bring awareness to how serious DUI's are and I am trying to make some right out of my huge mistake.”
Despite the injustice of what happened, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star realized that the experience was worth it anyway. “Oh well...what's done
is done, and there's nothing I can do now. I just wish Mr. Trump would have handled the situation a little differently. I guess I was expecting a lot...
LOL.”
Even though she’s no longer on Celebrity Apprentice, Khloe Kardashian gathered enough memories and lessons to last. “I met a lot of cool people on the
show, many who were really talented.”
“It was a great experience and I love a new challenge,” she wrote, “but I have to say that I was happy when it was over so that I could focus on the growth
and success of my clothing store and shooting Keeping Up with the people I love most in the world! Filming Celebrity Apprentice gave me a whole new outlook
on Keeping Up. I adore working with my family and this just made it all that much clearer to me.”
-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
I understand that Trump makes the rules for the show, but I wonder if there's a law that is supposed to prevent him from firing an employee based on his/her past criminal record. There are plenty of celebrities who have criminal records, and if Kardashian had a contract, she could sue Trump, couldn't she?
I think, as do many, that Kardashian's dismissal was extremely unfair. She has shown a very admirable effort to redeem herself and help others, and it's not up to Trump to pass judgment on her.
Well, employers ask for drug tests and criminal record, even if you are an admirable employee with top grades, if you fail either of those employer can decide to not hire you, it's often unfair as many people make a lot of mistakes, some are found out, some aren't, some change and would never do the same thing again, some don't. I think he's in the right here and I am sure, if there is a contract, that he or his lawyers made sure she signed away any rights to a compensatory law suit.
I agree that Trump is in the right here. Employers can fire for this kind of thing, as far as I know, and I have no sympathy for drunk drivers.
who cares? another rich bitch celeb getting what she deserves. I always have thought she was a stupid selfish girl, so this stuff makes me tired. besides she's getting so much money for her other so called reality show, that i have minimal sympathy that trump trumped her. good for him. i need more caffeine.
turricane, You are fantastic. lol. Seriusly, it's just one more piece of celebrity gossip. There are far more interesting and important things going on in the world. Let them fight it out in court and may the best man/woman win. I have to admit, your board topic made me curious though Becky.