Kevin Jonas confirmed for Celebrity Apprentice

Pop star Kevin Jonas will compete against a host of famous faces in business challenges for upcoming TV series Celebrity Apprentice.

The singer hinted at his involvement in March (14) when he used Twitter.com to ask fans to help him raise money at a special event held in New York, adding he "was on a major television show".

Businessman and show host Donald Trump confirmed the line-up on Tuesday (04Nov14), announcing that Jonas will be competing against Kill Bill actress Vivica A. Fox, former soap actor Lorenzo Lamas, The Cosby Show star Keshia Knight Pulliam, Sharknado's Ian Ziering, and comedian Gilbert Gottfried.

The cast is rounded out by TV personalities including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville, and athletes such as former footballer Terrell Owens.

Jonas writes on Twitter.com, "It's official friends. I am a contestant on @ApprenticeNBC playing for an amazing charity @ConvoyofHope get ready."

Late comedienne Joan Rivers will appear in two episodes as Trump's adviser when the series returns to screens in January (15).