The identities of the contestants who have been lined up to appear in this years Apprentice TV show, along with Sir Alan Sugar, have supposedly been ‘leaked’ to The Sun.

Included in the group we have Shazia Wahab, an IT expert who recently sued a city law firm, and Simon Smith, an ex-soldier fresh from rehab. The more I find out about these people, the more the show begins to sound more and more like Big Brother.

Talking about Simon Smith, a show insider told The Sun: “He’s had a lot of ups and downs and has been to rehab – he makes no bones about it.

“But he’s worked really hard to get himself back on track and has a happy family life now, as his wife just gave birth to his baby girl.”

Michael Sophocles is already being called this year’s Syed Ahmed (as if we need two!). He has been heard boasting to pals: “It’s only a matter of time before my life will completely change.”

Joining the girls are trainee barrister Sarah Dhad, business analyst Helene Speight, Claire Young, Jenny Celerie, Lucina Ledgerwood, and Jennifer McGuire.

Completing the boys team are, Kevin Shaw, Alex Wotherspoon, Ian Stringer, Lee McQueen and Raef Baggi.

The show insider said: “It’s a brilliant line-up and not been without its rows. Some of the girls didn’t get on and split themselves into two factions.

“To top it all, Sir Alan’s even grumpier than usual.”

Is that possible?????