Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Celebrity Apprentice' ratings sink after Trump exit

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January 3, 2017 8:04 PM

From left, Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Tyra Banks of NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice."

Arnold Schwarzenegger filled Donald Trumps hosting role on NBCs revamped "The Celebrity Apprentice," but he wasnt able to match the president-elects ratings numbers.

Monday's two-hour premiere of the "Terminator" star's version of the business reality show was viewed by 4.9 million live viewers in early Nielsen ratings numbers. As for adults under the age of 50, the demographic TV advertisers desire most, the show earned a 1.3 rating, according to TheWrap.

For comparison, the previous Trump-hosted season-seven premiere in January 2015 was watched by 6.8 million viewers and earned a 2.4 rating among the advertiser demographic.

"Celebrity Apprentice" faced some big competition on Monday night, including the season-21 premiere "The Bachelor." The ABC dating competition earned a 2.1 rating and 6.6 million viewers.

This season of features 16 contenders:

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