Season 2 Of ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ To Premiere On Netflix In Asia On December 28 

ONE Championship | December 11, 2023 |

ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced that the second season of its critically acclaimed reality series, “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition,” starring ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong, will premiere on Netflix across Asia on Thursday, December 28. Details surrounding the full cast, and the global launch and distribution of Season 2, will be announced at a later date.

Similar to the first season, 10 candidates from around the world, including ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci, will take part in a series of high-stakes competitions involving both business and physical challenges. The candidates will vie for the grand prize of a one-year, quarter-million-dollar job offer to work at ONE’s headquarters in Singapore under Chatri. 

Season 2 of “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” was directed by Singapore’s Refinery Media, with filming taking place across various locations in Singapore and Qatar, and co-produced by Media City Qatar. The show was also produced in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and supported by Indosat, Ooredoo, Tumi, and Katara Hospitality.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “The first season of ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ was a huge success, ranking in the Top 10 on Netflix in multiple countries and trending on Netflix all around the world. Our new crop of candidates will face the toughest ‘Apprentice’ season ever. I can’t wait to showcase this season to our fans and provide them with another way to engage with our brand.” 

Karen Seah, Founder of Refinery Media, stated: “Building on the success of Season 1, this upcoming installment of “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” will showcase captivating new locations, innovative challenges and a diverse set of candidates. Our commitment to delivering engaging content remains steadfast, and we’re confident that both returning and new viewers will enjoy the dynamic twists and turns in this latest chapter. Get ready for a compelling journey that introduces a new level of excitement and discovery.”

Special guest CEO appearances throughout the season include Ooredoo Group Managing Director and CEO Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi, Everstone Capital CEO Sameer Sain, V3 Group CEO Ron Sim, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison CEO Vikram Sinha, Horizon Sports & Experiences CEO David Levy, Mission Holdings Board Director Soon Loo, and ONE Co-Founder & Group President Hua Fung Teh. 

The new season will also feature superstar athlete appearances from ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion Stamp Fairtex, ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo, MMA superstar Roberto Soldic, Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr, and more.