I love the bit at the end of each Apprentice show when the grovelling hopeful gets fired. I love to watch the bottom three squirm.
So here’s the moment where Nicholas got fired on last night’s show, the best bit has to be Sir Alan and Alex’s reaction to Raef’s “prince or pauper” remark.
I know its a bit sad that after all the drama that arose out of tonight’s Apprentice show, the only thing I want to know is whether or not team leader Alex Wotherspoon is Jason Orange’s long lost brother?
Have a look at the picture above of Alex and the one below of Jason Orange and tell me that there is not an uncanny resemblance between the two.
Add to that the fact that they both have the same accent, Jason Orange is from Manchester, while Alex is currently living in Bolton which is only a stones throw away. They even have the same cheeky grin that all you fellow Take Thatters out there will know and love.
Compelling evidence? I think so! Someone alert the tabloids!
I wonder if Alex can breakdance as well as Jason? Maybe Sir Alan should set a new dancing task. The Apprentice’s could put on a street show for some unsuspecting members of the public, and whichever team manages to collect the most money in their hat on the ground wins! That would clear this up once and for all!
The Apprentice’s new series kicks off on BBC One tonight…..hooray!!!
Here is a great clip with Sir Alan Sugar predicting that we are about to embark on the best series yet. He also disses Katie Hopkins and her ridiculous behaviour in last years series.
Sir Alan Sugar is not happy with the way that his BBC TV show portrays him. In an interview with The Sun he reveals that he is by no means a bully in business!
Sir Alan said: “People always write about me being the bullying bruiser from Brentwood but that’s unfortunately how I’m portrayed in the programme.
“It’s frustrating for people who really know me — friends and family — who know I’m not really like that.
“To keep a team of loyal staff like I have for 30 years you can’t go around being a bully.” Read more & comment »
Sir Alan Sugar has revealed that he would love to change his catchphrase on BBC show, The Apprentice to “you’re sacked”, or “clear off!”
Sir Alan told The Sun: “I’m contractually obliged to say ‘you’re fired’. Personally I would have liked the flexibility to be able to vary it – maybe to say ‘you’re sacked’ or ‘get out’. Or possibly even ‘clear off’.
Last years Apprentice winner, Simon Abrose is said to have had a “rude awakening” when he took up his post at AMSPROP, the real estate division of Alan Sugar’s group of companies.
“Simon’s doing OK…He’s working on trying to sell some places for us and I think he’s had a rude awakening,” Sugar revealed. “His naivety’s been given a whack over the head, thinking that he’s got things sold but then realising he’s amongst some real sharks out there. He’s gotta learn - he’s an apprentice.”
However, despite his bumpy start, Sugar is confident that Ambrose will grow into his role. “He hasn’t sold Canary Wharf yet, but he’ll get there,” he insisted.
Twenty thousand CV’s were received from applicants around the UK – more than any other series before. The competition is stiff, as these ambitious business hopefuls are all successful in their chosen careers and hungry to reach the top.
Rivalry is rampant as all the candidates are desperate to walk away with the coveted prize of a six-figure salary and the opportunity to work for one of the most successful business moguls in the world.
With trusted aides Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford at his side, from the opening boardroom briefing Sir Alan makes it clear exactly who’s in charge:
“One of you is going to end up working for me on a six-figure salary, but I’ll tell you what, the money doesn’t mean anything. I’ve been in business for over 40 years. Your prize is working with me.”
However, the boss has a trick up his sleeve as he surprises the wannabe apprentices in episode one.
Thinking they are about to head off to relax in their new luxurious pad – a 7,000 square foot, multi-million pound, gated converted glass factory – with a glass of champagne and a glimpse of the high life, Sir Alan plays the first wild card of the series: Read more & comment »
Simon Smith is a 35 year old Senior Satellite Television Engineer from Harlow. Simon has served in the Royal Artillery as an NCO (non-commissioned officer) and specialised as a surveyor. He served in countries all over the world including Bosnia, Cyprus, The USA, Canada, Northern Ireland and the Middle East.
It was there he trialled the army’s first satellite communications systems. He was given exemplary discharge from service in 1998. He is now a Senior Satellite Engineer responsible for Sky TV installations. Simon is a tough but honest, likeable, salt of the earth kind of guy who claims planning is the key to doing anything well. He loves Sir Alan’s no nonsense approach and claims to have never missed an episode of The Apprentice yet. Read more & comment »
Raef Bjayou is a 27 year old Entrepreneur from North West London. Raef is a highly motivated and ambitious individual with first- hand experience of dealing with clients in sales both home and abroad.
A former School Captain, he founded the Exeter University Debating Society and claims to “have never lost an argument” yet. Raef has “faced death in the face many times”. He even once asked Michael Heseltine a question on Question Time and was “surprised by the ignorance of his answer”. He is a Company Director of an import, export business that specialises in products that are not available in the UK. Read more & comment »
Nicholas De Lacy Brown is a 24 year old Barrister from West London. Originally from Shoreham-by-Sea, Nicholas adopted his grandmother’s name De Lacy five years ago as he felt it was more sophisticated.
Although not born into aristocracy Nicholas fancies himself as an artistic, country hopping lord. He says: “From the moment I was born I knew I was destined for great things.” And “allergic to chavs”, he believes he has a privileged and luxurious life. Nicholas claims one of his worst moments of failure in life was when he once got a B in a GCSE. Read more & comment »