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Gibson, Snider fired from 'Apprentice'

Debbie Gibson arrives at the Samsung Hope for Children Gala at Cipriani on Wall Street in New York City on June 7, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo

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Published: April 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM

NEW YORK, April 2 (UPI) -- Recording artists Debbie Gibson and Dee Snider have become the latest stars fired from "The Celebrity Apprentice" in New York.

The business-themed show's judge and producer, real-estate mogul Donald Trump, gave the famous contestants the bad news in Sunday night's special 3-hour episode.

Still competing this season are comedian Arsenio Hall, one-time "Incredible Hulk" star Lou Ferrigno, magician/comedian Penn Jillette, "American Chopper" star Paul Teutul Sr., comedienne Lisa Lampanelli, former Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, singer and actress Aubrey O'Day and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice.

Already eliminated from the show were actresses Tia Carrere and Patricia Velasquez, radio host Adam Carolla, "Star Trek" actor George Takei, IndyCar icon Michael Andretti, author Victoria Gotti and supermodel Cheryl Tiegs.

The last person standing will receive a $250,000 check to be given to a designated charity.

Topics: Debbie Gibson, Donald Trump, Arsenio Hall, Lou Ferrigno, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, Tia Carrere, Adam Carolla, George Takei, Michael Andretti, Victoria Gotti, Cheryl Tiegs

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