Are you ready…? I know I am. The Worlds UK’s best business minded people are ready to fight for Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment. If you’re clever enough – the banks would probably give you more with a good-sound business plan and save you a life-time of embarrassment but then again Series 9 kicks off today BBC One (Tuesday 7 May at 9pm) and can be viewed later on BBC iPlayer. There are no The Apprentice 2013 spoiler here but only a quick shout out to everyone “that you’re Wednesday evenings won’t be the same again – well not at least for the next few months”.
The Apprentice is one of my favourite TV show (if I can call it a show or should I use the words side-splitting entertainment) and I find it extremely…erm what’s the word(s) “I can’t believe I’m watching this stuff” while I grit my teeth and remain calm at the TV, especially when the UK’s best, sorry Worlds best candidates fight their hearts out in each task climbing to the top, get hired then decide to take Lord Sugar to court.
Let me introduce you to the candidates, starting with my favourite first:
Zeeshaan Shah, Age: 27, Career: CEO of Property Investment Company, Location: London
Francesca MacDuff-Varley, Age: 32, Career: Dance and Entertainment Entrepreneur Location: Leeds
Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Age: 41, Career: Literacy and Education Company Director, Location: Milton Keynes
Leah Totton, Age: 24, Career: Doctor, Location: London
Luisa Zissman, Age: 25, Career: Retail Entrepreneur, Location: St Albans
Natalie Panayi, Age: 30, Career: Recruitment Manager, Location: Rickmansworth
Rebecca Slater, Age: 35, Career: Medical Rep, Location: Wigan
Sophie Lau, Age: 22, Career: Restaurateur, Location: Bristol
Uzma Yakoob, Age: 32, Career: Entrepreneur and Make-Up Brand Owner, Location: London
Alex Mills, Age: 22, Career: Company Director, Location: Cardiff
Jason Leech, Age: 29, Career: Historian and Property Entrepreneur, Location: London
Jordan Poulton, Age: 26, Career: Business Analyst, Location: London
Kurt Wilson, Age: 26, Career: Health Drink Entrepreneur and Health & Safety Manager, Location: Liverpool
Myles Mordaunt, Age: 39, Career: Marketing Company Co-Founder, Location: Monaco
Neil Clough, Age: 32, Career: Regional Manager – Soccer Centres, Location: Altrincham
Tim Stillwell, Age: 23, Career: Mexican Food Entrepreneur, Location: Birmingham
Bring it on…
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Video’s are at a premium at my place, so can’t watch the above profiling. The theme of the show seems good enough. Programs on TV should get interesting and informative, like this one. Happy watching 🙂
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So sorry to hear, I will still be posting some reviews here.
Although I’ve watched the series in the past and enjoyed it, I’m kinda glad I’m out of the loop with British TV and unable to watch it. I – like you – I think, find myself saying “I can’t believe I’m watching this”. Humanity at its worst at times…
Other than this TV show the only other thing I watch is Dragons Den. “Humanity at its worst” would be a good choice of words.
Another I’ve watched, enjoyed, loathed and avoided in equal measure!
Love the apprentice! I applied in 2008 & got down to the final 400… My claim to fame lol!
That’s good but I’m sure you are much better than the talent on show in recent episodes or over the years.
It seems to get worse & worse every year! I’m glad I didn’t get on there… The editing makes them all look like idiots lol…
Somehow I stay away from reality tv shows. Maybe I fear that I will get hooked. :P. I used to enjoy some singing shows but I really dont like the drama..so I had quit watching entirely. Hope you will enjoy this season..
now now, don’t be scared of this. In all fairness I don’t watch much TV, but the times I do are specifically for TV shows which give a challenge to their contestants. In say that I am also hooked on Master Chef India and have been ever since it started few years ago. Cooking is my passion.
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