Maureen Lipman has revealed that her stint on Comic Relief Does The Apprentice this year will be her last ever foray into the world of reality TV.

Lipman took part in the show along with stars like Carol Vorderman, GMTV’s Fiona Phillips, lingerie guru Michelle Mone and comics Alan Carr and Ruby Wax.

Speaking about the programme, Lipman revealed: “The girls won, and the boys were absolute w***ers. They stole our chef and played dirty. There was so much competitiveness and nastiness between Alastair Campbell, Piers Morgan and the ubiquitous Trinny. That’s what the show became about.

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Sir Alan Sugar’s abrasive style comes to Comic Relief.

To raise money ten celebrities battle to build businesses that call for discipline, teamwork, creativity and hard work. Succeed and the team survives.

Fail and their celebrity status won’t save them, because the following day Sir Alan’s infamous boardroom beckons… and someone will get fired.

The Celebrities taking part in the show are:

* Danny Baker
* Karren Brady
* Jo Brand
* Alistair Campbell
* Cheryl Cole
* Rupert Everett
* Ross Kemp
* Maureen Lipman
* Piers Morgan
* Trinny Woodall