Team Athena and Team Iconic mix it up as they go head-to-head in episode two of Celebrity Apprentic

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Team Athena and Team Iconic mix it up as they go head-to-head in episode two of

Celebrity Apprentice.

Celebrity Apprentice - sponsored by Hyundai Cars.

‘Olympic bronze medallist and actor Maclean Burke join Team Athena while Edele Lynch and Emma Quinlan join Team Iconic.

‘Celebrity Apprentice’ episode 2 airs Monday 30th September at 9pm on TV3.

To follow the conversation on Twitter use the hash tag #CelebApprentice

Video link available on request – please note, the result within this video link is strictly embargoed until Monday 30th September at 10.20pm

In episode two of Celebrity Apprentice Team Athena and Team Iconic are tasked with creating a unique event to celebrate Carling’s 50th year in Ireland.

Caroline Downey informs the contestants that for this task they should use their little black books, they do so with gusto pulling in a host of other celebrities to help out on the night including some of the cast of Love/Hate, Keith Barry, Mundy, Ham Sandwich, Devon Murray from Harry Potter..and Keith Duffy who cheats a little to help Mikey win the task!

On Team Iconic Emma and Nick argue over who should be PM, events manager Emma wins out in the end. Meanwhile Amanda Brunker takes the helm of PM on team Athena. Amanda takes her eye off the ball and her team double books acts for the entertainment on the night.

There will only be one winner so tune into TV3 at 9pm on Monday to see who triumphs!

The winning Apprentice will win €25,000 for their chosen charity.

Celebrity Apprentice airs on TV3 Monday nights at 9pm, followed by a new series of Celebrity Apprentice You’re Fired!

The Celebrities:

Daniella Moyles: Friends of St. Lukes Hospital - To generate the funds to ensure that the St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Centres continue to be well-equipped, warm, friendly and comfortable facilities for patients undergoing treatment.

Amanda Brunker: St Michaels HouseA non-denominational voluntary body providing facilities and services to people with learning disabilities

Frances Black: The Rise FoundationFounded by Frances it is focussed on the families of those with addictive behaviour (alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or sex addiction).

Edele Lynch: Laura Lynn FoundationIreland's First Children's Hospice. The Hospice or House "home away from home" for children in need of palliative care.

Emma Quinlan: Walk in my ShoesProvides mental health services to vulnerable young adults across Ireland.

Maclean Burke Johnny’s Long WalkA campaign to raise funds for Maclean’s friend Johnny who has, after routine spinal surgery, been left paralysed from his chest down, and is currently attending the Institute Guttmann Rehab Centre in Barcelona

Michael Conlan:Northern Ireland Cancer Fund For ChildrenOffers practical and emotional support to children, teenagers and young adults aged 0-24 living with cancer as well as their parents, guardians and siblings

Mikey Graham: Pieta HouseCentre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide.

Nick Leeson Intensive Care Unit, Temple Street HospitalA specialised ward within the hospital designed, staffed and equipped to provide intensive care and treatment to seriously ill infants and children up to 16 years of age

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‘Celebrity Apprentice’ episode 2 airs Monday 30th September at 9pm on TV3.

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