The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition Season 2 Set to Premiere on Netflix

LockerRoom Team

12 Dec 2023

ONE Championship (ONE), the world's leading martial arts organization, has announced the eagerly awaited second season of its highly acclaimed reality series, "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition," featuring ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. The new season is scheduled to premiere on Netflix across Asia on Thursday, December 28.

Details about the complete cast and the global launch of Season 2 will be revealed at a later date. Following the format of the first season, the upcoming instalment will showcase 10 candidates from various parts of the world, including ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci.

These contestants will engage in a series of intense challenges encompassing both business and physical aspects, all vying for the grand prize—a one-year, quarter-million-dollar job offer to work at ONE's headquarters in Singapore under the mentorship of Chatri. Filming for Season 2 took place in diverse locations in Singapore and Qatar, with Refinery Media of Singapore directing the series. The show was co-produced by Media City Qatar and received support from partners such as the Singapore Tourism Board, Indosat, Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, Tumi, and Katara Hospitality.

Chatri Sityodtong expressed his anticipation for the new season, stating, "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 worldwide. 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."

Refinery Media Founder Karen Seah shared her excitement, saying, "Building on the success of Season 1, this upcoming instalment 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."

Throughout the season, special guest CEOs, including Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Fatma Hassan Al Remaihi, Sameer Sain, Ron Sim, Vikram Sinha, David Levy, Soon Loo, and Hua Fung Teh, will make appearances. 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 star Roberto Soldic, Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr, and more. Brace yourselves for another season packed with excitement, discovery, and high-stakes competition.