David Tutera Responds to Celebrity Apprentice 2 Finale
Posted by Shane on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Remember how Joan Rivers called Annie Duke a big fat liar? (It was in between the comment about her friends being in the mafia and how she was a mass murdering fascist dictator.) On his website, David Tutera, the event planner who was involved in the show, has offered his input as to why he decided to remove himself from the show.
Here’s what he had to say:
David Tutera was asked to be a part of The Celebrity Apprentice season finale by the show’s producers. As a celebrity event planner and designer for over twenty years, David was happy to assist Joan Rivers and Annie Duke in throwing a party as their final challenge. The name nor the mission of the charity organization were not disclosed, despite numerous requests by David and it quickly became evident that Joan cared more about integrating the corporate sponsors into the event than benefitting the actual charity.
As a true philanthropist, David Tutera believes in giving back and works tirelessly with the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The Alzheimer’s Assocation, and GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Joan Rivers’ unprofessional actions and attempts at creating false drama were unexpected and offensive. Rather than respond to Joan’s personal attack and participating in an event where the true focus was clearly forgotten, David graciously stepped away from the situation.
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Remember how Joan Rivers called Annie Duke a big fat liar? (It was in between the comment about her friends being in the mafia and how she was a mass murdering fascist dictator.) On his website, David Tutera, the event planner who was involved in the show, has offered his input as to why he decided to remove himself from the show.
Here’s what he had to say:
David Tutera was asked to be a part of The Celebrity Apprentice season finale by the show’s producers. As a celebrity event planner and designer for over twenty years, David was happy to assist Joan Rivers and Annie Duke in throwing a party as their final challenge. The name nor the mission of the charity organization were not disclosed, despite numerous requests by David and it quickly became evident that Joan cared more about integrating the corporate sponsors into the event than benefitting the actual charity.
As a true philanthropist, David Tutera believes in giving back and works tirelessly with the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The Alzheimer’s Assocation, and GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Joan Rivers’ unprofessional actions and attempts at creating false drama were unexpected and offensive. Rather than respond to Joan’s personal attack and participating in an event where the true focus was clearly forgotten, David graciously stepped away from the situation.
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Comment by Sara
Made Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 7:18 pm
WOW! David, I’m a huge fan and when I saw you on Celibrity Apprentice I was so excited. I was shocked Joan Rivers was not happy with your work. Even more shocked when you backed out of the show. Very disappointed. Still, I will call you when I get married.
