A very special relationship: Donald Trump appoints the creator of The Apprentice as special envoy to the UK after TV producer kickstarted his reality career
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Donald Trump has appointed the creator of The Apprentice, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the UK. In his announcement, on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump described Burnett as the producer of some of the biggest shows in TV history. Burnett and Trump were twice nominated for Outstanding Reality Competition Program for The Apprentice in 2004 and 2005 but lost both times to The Amazing Race.
![[In his announcement on the social media platform Truth Social Trump described Burnett as the producer of some of the biggest shows in TV history]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/21/93389945-14217515-image-a-39_1734816129418.jpg)
The president-elect also touched on Burnett's role as the former chairman of MGM and as the winner of 13 Emmys. Aside from The Apprentice, Burnett was also the creative force behind Survivor, Shark Tank, and The Voice. Trump's social media post said: 'It is my great honour to appoint Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom.
![[Burnett was the creative force behind Survivor, Shark Tank, and The Voice and helped to kickstart Trump's reality career]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/21/93390009-14217515-image-a-40_1734816296431.jpg)
'With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role. 'Mark is known for creating and producing some of the biggest shows in Television History, including 'Survivor,' 'Shark Tank,' 'The Voice' and, most notably, 'The Apprentice.' He is the former Chairman of MGM, and has won 13 Emmy Awards'.
President Donald Trump with television producer Mark Burnett who has been appointed the special envoy to the UK. In his announcement on the social media platform Truth Social Trump described Burnett as the producer of some of the biggest shows in TV history.
