Tonight will see Apprentice hopeful, Jadine, crack under the strain of Sir Alan Sugar watchful eye and burst into tears.

She says: “I expected emotional strain, but I didn’t expect it to be like this. Is it worth it?

“I’m not seeing my daughter at the end of a hard day. I’m trying to make a better life for me and her. I want her to be proud of me and I want to give her the best.”

The Sun is running a story today, claiming that Jadine Johnson, a contestant in this years The Apprentice on BBC1, is too fragile to take part in the show.

Jadine, who will come under intense scrutiny during her time on the show, is reported as a former mental health patient who was sectioned under the mental health act four years ago.

Some mental health charities have spoken out against the BBC’s choice of contestants, A MIND spokeswoman said: “We would want to ensure that proper psychiatric assessments are carried out on the show.”

But a spokesman for the BBC1 show was adamant that all the contestants had been properly screened.

She said: “As a part of the selection process all candidates are seen by an independent qualified psychologist to assess their suitability for participating in the programme.”

Jadine Johnson
Age: 27
Qualifications: Banking Exams
Career: Financial Advisor
Home town: Harrow, Middlesex

Profile:

A street smart, strong woman with ambition and attitude, Jadine knows that she will be tested but she is ready for the challenge. Her first taste for business came as a seven-year-old, when she shrunk crisp packets in the oven and sold them on as key rings for 20 pence each to her friends. Her first job was at McDonalds; she was employed on the spot and then worked a 13-hour shift. A passionate single mother, after winning a place at university, Jadine decided to quit to support her daughter. She later moved into banking and was promoted three times in her first year. As well as running an invitation-only club night, her passions include fashion, music, singing and cars.

She says: “This is my chance to show my true potential and exceed my chances of giving myself and my daughter a real life.”