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looks like a lee and clurrr final...hate alex he's a backstabbing slimeball..i like lucinda as she is a good manager but she cant sell so will be useless to sugar...and i think she doesnt want the job anymore anyway...helene is simply useless and should have gone instead of sara...and micheal should have gone instead of raef...the show is now purely full of backstabbers and idiots with Lee being the only one who didnt really backstab but i wouldnt trust him as far as I can spit...

i hate clurr she's a canniving manipulative loudmouth, and if she was my colleague i would have told her what i think of her!!....
 
The guy winking at Sir Alan when walking out of the boardroom and Alan talling him to 'pi55 off'!!:))):))):)))
That guy's a joker!!
 
the Great Khan said:
looks like a lee and clurrr final...hate alex he's a backstabbing slimeball..i like lucinda as she is a good manager but she cant sell so will be useless to sugar...and i think she doesnt want the job anymore anyway...helene is simply useless and should have gone instead of sara...and micheal should have gone instead of raef...the show is now purely full of backstabbers and idiots with Lee being the only one who didnt really backstab but i wouldnt trust him as far as I can spit...

i hate clurr she's a canniving manipulative loudmouth, and if she was my colleague i would have told her what i think of her!!....
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'clurr' :))) is as average and classless as you can get. Someone who compensates for her girth by just talking crap - you get a couple on every floor of every office. Reminds me of the type of girl who flirts with the old buddeh and motey cos she knows everyone else would want to chuck her out of the nearest window...
 
what a load of rubbish...i mean alex?? seriously? Helene? hunh? just shows how some idiots become managers and directors!!..what a laod of old tosh!...ok is it me or did lucinda look quite glamorous on the adrian childs show?
 
Alex reminds me one of my uni friend. We used to call him "daddy snake". I can't stand him and Helen both are rubbish and just their to make up the numbers.
 
Looks like Alan Sugar is caught up on the reality series bug and again fired the wrong person...

Again, someone like Helene, Alex or Claire should have been fired as they had conducted poor interviews...

None of those three looks employable to me and I just hope Alan Sugar makes the right decision and hires Lee, a contestant you would not mind winning but, it does not have the same magic as the previous winners..

Justice was served on the apprentice, with the correct person getting the job...
 
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the Great Khan said:
what a load of rubbish...i mean alex?? seriously? Helene? hunh? just shows how some idiots become managers and directors!!..what a laod of old tosh!...ok is it me or did lucinda look quite glamorous on the adrian childs show?
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ahh, that posh boarding school accent does it everytime!

Can't believe 'motee kojee' Claire is on £80k basic!
 
irfan said:
ahh, that posh boarding school accent does it everytime!

Can't believe 'motee kojee' Claire is on £80k basic!
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Me and my mates have discussed this at length and we decided that Claire is a disgrace to Wakefield, even though a couple saw her as some sort of ambassador! (probably the same people who thought Chanelle from Big Brother was an ambassador for our great city of Wakefield!)
 
the Person Who Is Hired Is.............................................................






























Lee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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copied you're quote here mohsin because I didn't want to clutter that thread!

Mohsin_Pak786 said:
SB, i thought Claire wud have won. Good decision in the end though
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yeah claire was the stronger candidate I thought aswell but Lee was more of a character, really pleased for him!
 
I'm really glad that Lee won, he really deserved it and was my choice after Raef was sacked.

They just had Raef on BBC News 24 a few minutes ago and the presenter did his best to make Raef talk trash about Lee and the other contestants but full credit to Raef he talked circles around the BBC guy leaving him looking a bit obsessive and stupid. The spoken word really is his tool.

The BBC guy wanted to make a big issue out of Lee's CV exaggeration but Raef made it look like the BBC guy was over reacting, BBC guy wasnt too happy but couldnt present his argument better than Raef! Quality stuff!
 
Mercenary said:
I'm really glad that Lee won, he really deserved it and was my choice after Raef was sacked.

They just had Raef on BBC News 24 a few minutes ago and the presenter did his best to make Raef talk trash about Lee and the other contestants but full credit to Raef he talked circles around the BBC guy leaving him looking a bit obsessive and stupid. The spoken word really is his tool.

The BBC guy wanted to make a big issue out of Lee's CV exaggeration but Raef made it look like the BBC guy was over reacting, BBC guy wasnt too happy but couldnt present his argument better than Raef! Quality stuff!
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anyone got a link to that
 
Luton Bad Boy said:
Looks like Alan Sugar is caught up on the reality series bug and again fired the wrong person...

Again, someone like Helene, Alex or Claire should have been fired as they had conducted poor interviews...

None of those three looks employable to me and I just hope Alan Sugar makes the right decision and hires Lee, a contestant you would not mind winning but, it does not have the same magic as the previous winners..
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Justice was served on the apprentice, with the correct person getting the job...
 
Lee and Raef were the strongest candidated but after Raef got i fired Lee was the front runner for me!!!

Happy he won!!!!
 
From the adverts, the new contestants look truly awful. Naturally, I can't wait!
 
New series starting today, below are details about the candidates


How many candidates will there be?
18... for now.

Lord Sugar wants the new candidates to be under no illusion how competitive the process will be, he said: "You see 18 people here, and we’re here for 12 weeks - that tells you there are going to be occasions where more than one person is going (to be fired). And I don’t care how many it can be. I really don’t care. I’m very flexible and it is a very, very competitive situation. You can compare this to being on a life support machine and one of your colleagues here pulling the plug out just to charge their mobile phone up. That’s how competitive it will get.’’

Meet The Apprentice 2016 candidates that are ready to go to war for Lord Sugar's £250k investment
Meet the candidates...

Name: Alana Spencer Age: 24 Occupation: Owner, Cake Company Lives: Ceredigion, Wales

Alana is the owner of a baking company and describes herself as determined, creative and charming. She started her first business at age 17, a chocolate company, before moving on to selling cakes. She believes she is an adaptable businesswoman who will not shy away from any task Lord Sugar sets. She says: “I am incredibly hard working, driven, and I'll stop at nothing to get what I want.”

Name: Aleksandra King Age: 38 Occupation: Owner, Business Consultancy Lives: London

Aleksandra owns and operates a business consultancy company. She describes herself as altruistic and extremely confident, believes she has a gift for spotting a good business opportunity and can sell to anyone. She cites her mother as an inspiration as she is fluent in seven languages and has an ability to ‘get people’. She says: “Like the Tasmanian devil in the famous cartoon, I will torpedo my way through to the win.”

Name: Courtney Wood Age: 29 Occupation: Owner, Novelty Gift Company Lives: Essex

Courtney designs and creates novelty gifts which he supplies to national and international retailers. He describes himself as fun with a positive attitude and he believes his confidence is one of his strongest attributes. He says he is not one to sit back and plans to assert his authority in the process. He thinks his cutthroat tactics will help him reach the top. He says: “How would I describe myself in one sentence? I'll give you one word: awesome.”
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Name: Dillon St. Paul Age: 37 Occupation: Art Director, Fashion Magazine Lives: Dublin, Ireland

Describing himself as super-creative, Dillon is currently a freelance Art Director at a fashion magazine. He describes himself as talented, kind and very funny. He intends to be ‘Machiavellian’ about tasks and says he will tell white lies if he needs to. He says: “Sometimes batting the eyelashes can get you a lot in business. Hence, the mascara comes in handy – so they can see those lashes.”

Name: Frances Bishop Age: 25 Occupation: Owner, Children’s Clothing Company Lives: Doncaster

Frances is the owner of a children’s clothing boutique and describes herself as talkative with a feisty personality, which she believes is what has got her so far in the business world. She wants to impress Lord Sugar with her strong positive outlook. She says: “I’m a pocket rocket. I’m quite fiery and live by the rule ‘kill them with kindness’.”

Name: Grainne McCoy Age: 31 Occupation: Owner, Makeup Studio Lives: Northern Ireland

Grainne owns her own makeup business and works throughout the country on projects from film sets to fashion shows. She says her hunger and passion push her to succeed and she puts maximum effort into everything she does. She is confident that her self-belief and strong-mindedness will see her through the tasks. She says: “I need guidance and a little bit of mentoring to help me make that first million.”

Name: JD O’Brien Age: 37 Occupation: Owner, Beachwear Company Lives: London

JD is the founder and owner of a men’s beachwear company. He believes he can make the best of any situation whilst still being a ‘good bloke’. He says he is going to put in the hard work and aims to make no mistakes along the way. He says: “I won’t suffer fools. I will get upset by other candidates who don’t know their **** from their elbow.”

Name: Jessica Cunningham Age: 29 Occupation: Online Fashion Entrepreneur Lives: Derbyshire

Jessica is owner of an online fashion company and the Operations Director for a PR and marketing agency. She believes her positive helpful attitude will propel her through the tasks, and says she wants to get close to the other candidates to find out how they operate, analyse their strengths and weaknesses and attempt to use them to her advantage.

She says: “A motto I live by is: there is no competition if you're already winning.”

Name: Karthik Nagesan Age: 33 Occupation: Owner, IT Consultancy Lives: Northamptonshire

Karthik owns an IT consulting company and says his friends would describe him as a born leader who takes charge and blazes a trail. He cites his role model as Alexander the Great because he is a master strategist and a brilliant tactician. He believes he is firm yet polite, making him the ultimate ‘human magnet’. He says: “If I wanted to be like everyone else, I’d have waxed my monobrow.”

Name: Michelle Niziol Age: 35 Occupation: Owner, Property Consultancy Lives: Oxfordshire

Michelle is the founder and owner of three companies in mortgages, property and lettings. She describes herself as straight-talking, passionate and honest but admits that she can sometimes be bossy and impatient. She says letting others take the lead could be challenge for her. She says: “I work 15 to 17 hours every day. 100 per cent, I'm a workaholic.”

Name: Mukai Noiri Age: 36 Occupation: Digital Marketing Manager, Fashion Lives: London

Mukai has lived in over six countries across three continents and recently gave up his position as a senior communications manager to focus on his business idea. He believes his charm is one of his strongest qualities, though he is a straight talker which he thinks some people might perceive as being insensitive. He says: “I feel sorry for Lord Sugar because previous applicants have been weak.”

Name: Natalie Hughes Age: 30 Occupation: Owner, Hair and Beauty Salon Lives: Glasgow

Natalie owns and runs two beauty and clothing businesses. She considers her best quality to be her quick-thinking, but she is also a persuasive talker who insists that nothing embarrasses her. She prides herself on her ability to buy and sell with ease and believes she has the motivation to win. She says: “I started at a young age, I'm a hustler, I've got the hustler’s ambition.”

Name: Oliver Nohl-Oser Age: 33 Occupation: Owner, Food Distribution Business Lives: Wiltshire

Oliver is the founder and director of a sausage manufacturer which supplies supermarkets both in the UK and internationally. He believes his greatest business skills lie in his marketing ability and his powers of persuasion. When it comes to winning, he regards honesty as the best policy but says he won’t be befriending other candidates as he wants to focus on the prize. He says: “Sometimes I feel like James Bond when I’m in my suit.”

Name: Paul Sullivan Age: 38 Occupation: Owner, Marketing Agency Lives: Chigwell, Essex

Paul is the owner and director of a marketing company specialising in finance, technology, construction and property. He is a self-proclaimed charmer but doesn’t think he needs a ‘USP’ to win; consistency and sincerity will put him ahead. He says: “I'll play the team when I need to be part of the team, but I'm here to win; I'm not here to make up the numbers.”

Name: Rebecca Jeffery Age: 31 Occupation: Owner, Design & Marketing Agency Lives: Greater Manchester

Rebecca is the owner of a marketing and design business, working as both the account manager and creative director. She prides herself on being relentless and possessing an infectious enthusiasm, but admits that numbers and calculations are a weakness for her. She says: “People often foolishly mistake my enthusiasm for silliness or positivity for naivety. I’m proof that you can get things done without whinging.” Piers Morgan vs Alan Sugar: Everything you need to know about their VERY public feud

Name: Samuel Boateng Age: 27 Occupation: Sales Manager, Major Car Brand Lives: London

Samuel is responsible for managing and generating new business for over 700 businesses across London. He regards his ability in developing new and innovative ideas to be his strongest business skill. He says he has excellent public speaking abilities and admits he will be ‘on the charm offensive’, but doesn’t want to seem an easy target. He says: “My creativity, my passion, my charm, and my likeability all roll into one, creating one perfect guy.”

Name: Sofiane Khelfa Age: 32 Occupation: Senior Sales Executive, Technology Lives: Essex

Sofiane works in a high-end retail store, negotiating technology sales with high profile clients. He says he has the ability to adapt, deliver and build lasting relations with people in business, but his friends would say that he can sometimes be overzealous. He believes when he gets down to business, his skills and personality will shine through. He says: “The best survivors in the world are the people who adapt, and I’m the best at adapting. I’m like a chameleon. I adapt to anything, anywhere, anytime.”

Name: Trishna Thakrar Age: 28 Occupation: Recruitment Agent, IT Lives: London

Trishna works for a large IT company to provide internal recruitment services. She used to play football semi-professionally, and says her friends would describe her as engaging and funny. She believes her best business skill lies in her charm, but suspects her sensitivity could be her downfall as, if you cross her, she will not hold back. She says: “My only tactic is to be myself; this alone will make sure I win.”

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/when-apprentice-2016-start-time-8923426
 
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I might watch it but the quality of candidates has gone down markedly over the years as those really interested in business realise it's a crapshoot and fame-hungry wannabe z-list celebrities try to use it as their passport to fame/infamy
 
Usual mix of people who are full of themselves, thick, lack common sense and the occasional intelligent and level-headed person.

What's the Indian guy on? Seems like he's on a different planet.
 
Saj said:
Usual mix of people who are full of themselves, thick, lack common sense and the occasional intelligent and level-headed person.

What's the Indian guy on? Seems like he's on a different planet.
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At least he looks like Umar Akmal, as if that is some sort of consolation.
 
For some extremely convoluted reason (unbeknownst to my brain) I genuinely was reading the thread title as the 'The Appetite is Back' !!! :facepalm: :facepalm:

I seriously need to sleep more than just 4 hours a day......
 
Is this show worth watching anymore?

Last season I saw was in 2012. Would anyone suggest picking it up again?
 
Slog said:
Is this show worth watching anymore?

Last season I saw was in 2012. Would anyone suggest picking it up again?
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Maybe it is worth a watch but I've not checked it out in a while, there have been some decent seasons since 2012 but not so sure about the recent ones and the format has been changed with the winner receiving an investment from Lord Sugar when it comes to their business idea whilst becoming a joint partner at the same time.

This has been brilliant though:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...-do-you-have-what-it-takes-series-1-episode-1

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, former Nasa medical researcher Dr Kevin Fong and psychologist Dr Iya Whiteley put 12 exceptional candidates through a series of gruelling physical and psychological tests to find out who has what it takes to be an astronaut. Using the demanding criteria of space agencies, they must hover a helicopter, take their own blood and be tested for claustrophobia, physical fitness and mental agility. Those who fail to make the grade can be asked to leave at any time.

Only 6 episodes, 1 more if left to air
 
s28 said:
I think quality has gone down since early series where you had guys like Tre who were decent business people but also entertaining

Now you just tend to get serial reality show wannabes

Anyway some desi interest perhaps:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3b65dm36jK6wz0cqcrxLrwB/sajan-shah

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2DgD8l2qmXg63MTmfcG2kTG/bushra-shaikh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4crQFctwmlK56p0mbPtX2Vw/anisa-topan
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Watch the astronaut season its way better
 
More comedians again.

Makes me wonder how some of these people actually get on the show.
 
Saj said:
More comedians again.

Makes me wonder how some of these people actually get on the show.
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Most of the contestants dont give a monkeys about the Business apprenticeship, they are looking to make a career in television.
 
this totally matches my feelings on it now

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Difficult to distil The Apprentice’s move from reality to comedy in so few words, but I gave it a bash <a href="https://t.co/3sP27rteV2">https://t.co/3sP27rteV2</a></p>— Hannah J Davies (@hannahjdavies) <a href="https://twitter.com/hannahjdavies/status/978265904998993920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">26 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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Time to put and end to "The Apprentice". It has lost it's appeal and charm now like most programmes whose shelf life has expired. Many if not most past winners don't last long with Alan Sugar it seems.
 
Apprentice legacy

Trump
Sugar
Hopkins

it's a full on racist/fascist enabler
 
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