John Rich Wins 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Country star John Rich has been named the winner of U.S. reality TV show Celebrity Apprentice.

The singer saw off competition from Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin in a live finale on Sunday.

Host Donald Trump admitted he struggled with the decision, telling the contestants, “I’ve never had to go through something like this... You’ve both been amazing.”

Rich picked up a $250,000 prize, which he has pledged to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The series began with 16 celebrity competitors, including David Cassidy, Meat Loaf, Lil Jon, La Toya Jackson, Gary Busey and Mark McGrath.

Throughout the run of the show, both Rich and Matlin raised more than $1M for charity.