Dr Sophie Kain has become the latest victim of Sir Alan Sugar, and viewers of BBC’s TV show, The Apprentice last night will have seen her being fired in true Alan Sugar form.

After Sophie struggled with the latest task of selling lollipops to children (doesn’t sound too difficult does it?), Sir Alan said: “This is the real world love, this is not your scientific protons and neutrons. I’m wondering, have I got another one here who should really stick to what they know?…You’re fired!”

However, Sophie insists she was happy with the outcome of the meeting. She admitted to being “quite pleased” by her dismissal and added:

“I’ve learnt from the programme that I value my principles more than money. I’m never going to be rich but I am going to be successful.”

“The boardroom is a phenomenal experience. I know this sounds weird, but I’d prefer to be in the boardroom with Sir Alan than be at the Royal Ballet.

“I can save up for a ticket for the ballet but being in the boardroom with Sir Alan is a one-off. Like it or lump it, you will learn something about yourself.”

Dr Sophie Kain

Age: 32
Qualifications: PHD, Theoretical Physics
Career: Quantum Physicist
Home town: Llanellen, Wales

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Although Sophie is a bright, competitive and educated individual, she also admits that she’s a bit of a control freak who doesn’t suffer fools gladly. She has a PhD in Theoretical Physics and is principal research scientist for a major aviation and shipping design company. Her first entrepreneurial experience was changing her paper round shift to Sunday to make more money. She says she is more inspired by innovation than branding and is particularly annoyed that she didn’t think of the iPod. Her first jobs were sweeping the floor at the local hair salon for £10 per day and as checkout girl in her local Sainsbury’s. Her hobbies include playing chess and singing open-mic jazz.

She says: “I think I’m one of the few people who are blessed with using both sides of my brain. I can understand the technical side of things but also have vision.”