Penn Jillette returns to 'Celebrity Apprentice'

CREATED Mar. 4, 2013

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Las Vegas headliner and magician Penn Jillette is once again competing on "Celebrity Apprentice."

The new season started last night on NBC.

When asked why he was returning to the show, Jillette told a TV critics meeting in Los Angeles that "it's the most honest show I have ever heard about in reality."

Jillette is playing again for Opportunity Village, the local non-profit organization that serves people with significant intellectual disabilities.

Other contestants this season include Bret Michaels, Stephen Baldwin, Trace Adkins, Gary Busey, Marilyn Henner, LaToya Jackson, Claudia Jordan, Lil Jon, Omarosa, Lisa Rinna, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman and Dee Snider.

Jillette also appeared on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars"

Penn & Teller recently celebrated 20 years in Las Vegas.

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No bull: Penn Jillette returns to 'Celebrity Apprentice' -- STLToday.com