Howard Ebison was sacked from The Apprentice last night but instead of taking responsibility, he has blamed Lorraine Tighe for his departure.

Howard was sacked after his team lost last night’s TV selling challenge and Sir Alan branded him ordinary and unwilling to take a risk.

He told The Sun: “I’m mortified that I went instead of Lorraine.

“I was so surprised Sir Alan chose me – I was absolutely certain he was going to sack her. She deserved to go.”

Howard went on: “She’s much too unpredictable. I’ve been a much more successful candidate and I’ve performed better on a lot more tasks. I haven’t done any of the things that she’s been accused of, such as alienating people. But now I’m just another candidate who underestimated Lorraine and lost out in the boardroom.”

I am beginning to wonder why Sir Alan continues to suffer Lorraine and lets her escape sacking time and again. Are there any Lorraine fans out there willing to defend her?