Last night's Apprentice finale has left such a bad taste in my mouth. I'm an avid Apprentice watcher and have been since season 1. I predicted early on that Randal and Rebecca would make it to the final two. Or at least, I hoped so.

Either decision would have been a good one for Trump. Randal brings experience, degrees which are unmatched and kindness (generally). Rebecca brings freshness, strength and composure. Both were deserving.

Donald Trump shouldn't have done what he did last night. I was really hoping he would hire both as it was a win/win for everyone, including him. He would have made off with TWO great employees, but now he's left with ONE who is taking a lot of heat from people across the country.

I think Randal's response was in poor judgment. The audience was obviously thrilled when Trump proposed what he did. And when Randal said what he did, the audience booed him. Bad choice, Randal. Bad choice!

And then Trump sits there, stunned and goes along with what Randal says. I couldn't believe that he did that. If Trump wants Rebecca, and apparently he did, why did he allow Randal the opportunity to sabatoge that?

And then let's get to Rebecca. How unfair to her. To get her hopes up and then have them dashed within an instant. Her words were, 'That's unfortunate' as she shook Trump's hand. And it truly is.

I'm angry that Trump suggested something he didn't fulfill. I'm completely dismayed at Randal's response. How would it have hurt him to share the spotlight? He would have been a hero but is now looked down upon. And Rebecca...well, I have no doubt that she will continue to shine. This little bump in the road won't keep her down for long, if at all.

Trump, you're a smart man. You should grab Rebecca anyways (if she'd still have you). You went against your gut last night during a moment of weakness. Never thought I'd see that happen.

I'm still debating on whether I'll watch the next season. I'm so dismayed by last nights display that I don't know if I want to deal with it again. Time will tell.

• RE: I really feel for Rebecca!,Ren Fisk, 09:24 AM, 12-16-05
  • RE: I really feel for Rebecca!,Denikinz, 09:40 AM, 12-16-05
    • RE: I really feel for Rebecca!,Ren Fisk, 10:09 AM, 12-16-05

Almost eleven hours later, and I'm still mulling it over.

Personally, I think she has a brighter future now in broadcasting then she would have had if she stayed working for Trump. If someone at CNBC or FOXnews doesn't offer her a job, then they're retarded.

I think we'll remembering Rebecca more in the years to come, rather then Randal. I think this is his peek.

Don't feel to bad for her.

I think you're right. In thinking of all of the 'Apprentices', Bill Rancic is really the only one we ever hear about or see.

Rebecca will be fine. But man, oh man, they threw her under a bus last night and I really felt for her.

I'm still mulling it as well. And I just saw Trump and Randal on the Today Show. Ugh! (going to brush my teeth to erase the bad taste

This has been the most unkindest cut, and I think we saw the uglist side of Randal. But, to be blunt... he did her a favor. She'll go on to better things.

This was the best season ever... I'm sorry to see it go.