Alan Sugar: Last News

Lord Alan Sugar, 74, took to his Twitter, telling fans he did not want to hear any sob stories.

THE Apprentice fans were left disappointed when Lord Alan Sugar revealed that long-standing co-host Claude Littner would NOT be returning. Viewers flooded social media with complaints as they tuned in to the first episode of the highly-anticipated new series of the show on Thursday night.

TIM Campbell is set to take up his place next to Lord Alan Sugar in the new series of The Apprentice on Wednesday night. However, before sitting down in the boardroom, the businessman - who won the first ever series of the show - jetted off for a luxury Jamaican holiday.

THE Apprentice's Akeem Bundu-Kamara has a famous pal from BBC Breakfast who's backing him to WIN the show. The reality game show returned tonight with sixteen new candidates in hopes of winning a £250,000 investment into their business idea and a 50/50 partnership with Lord Alan Sugar.

The Apprentice is finally back on our screens tonight after a two year wait as another round of contestants battle it out to do business with Lord Sugar.

The Apprentice’s Tim Campbell was named the first ever winner of the programme back in 2005 and was offered a £100,000 per year job. Now, the successful businessman has now been announced as the new boardroom aide after Lord Alan Sugar's business associate Claude Littner pulled out of the new series due to a cycling accident.Addressing Claude’s unfortunate circumstances, Tim said he and his co-stars are happy he is making a recovery.He also expressed his gratitude after being able to have “come full circle” since his debut on the show.Tim said: “It’s a great honour to be part of the franchise which after sixteen series has been a transformation in terms of showing that business is for everybody, now it’s Lord Sugar’s ambition.“It was a great regret when we heard the news about Claude.“He was such a massive part of the franchise and we’re really pleased that he’s doing well and he’s on the road to recovery.“But it’s a great honour to have come full circle having been on the other side of the table.“I definitely understand what they’re all going through and it’s a great honour to be working alongside Baroness Brady in assisting these candidates to see how they all get on.”The TV star also spoke out on what he found “easy” now as a boardroom member after having been in the contestant’s position.He said: “It was very easy not to give them hints and tips.

Lord Alan Sugar has addressed this year’s series of The Apprentice as 16 contenders prepare to compete for a seat at the table.The business magnate discussed whether the new generation of contestants are prepared for the tasks ahead, with it being the 16th series of the BBC favourite.He also blasted critics who hit out at the participants despite the “extreme pressure”.Addressing the candidates’ ability to complete the tasks, Lord Sugar told press including Express.co.uk: “They fall for the same things, the same traps and all that stuff.“But […] they learn very, very quickly, and that's a good sign for me, because I’ve got no problem with people that are a little bit naive or inexperienced whatsoever.“No problem with young people like that.”The TV personality continued: “What I do have a problem with this is people who don't learn, don't pick up, who don't grasp things.“And what rings my bells is when you can see these candidates - and we start off with 16 candidates - quite a few of them get it and a lot of people, a lot of commentators who watch the programme - particularly those 35 to 40 year olds - are very quick to criticise.“‘What a bunch of idiots they are’, ‘what a bunch of idiots - that is wrong’, ‘they've done that wrong’.”Lord Sugar continued: “I wish one day, we could get a group of those people and stick them in the boardroom to see how they would do.“Because these people are under extreme pressure.“And that's what Karren [Brady] quite rightly said, 'They all want to win,' so the competition in this is amazing.”Lord Sugar also explained how the selection process allows for the “right calibre” of contestants to be asked to join the show.Asked whether he had to put the contenders under pressure, Lord Sugar

BBC One’s The Apprentice debuts a new season.The business executive joined the hit show in 2009 as Lord Alan Sugar’s new assistant, replacing Margaret Mountford.The latter left the series but returned in series 6, 7, 8 and 9 as a guest interviewer.Karren said Margaret gave her “the best advice” before stepping into her new role.However, the businesswoman disregarded her advice, only to quickly regret it.She explained: “I think the probably the best advice I got coming into this show was from Margaret.“Margaret decided that she didn't want to do it anymore and Ellen asked me to to fill her shoes.“And talking about shoes, she phoned me and she said, ‘I’m telling you right now, wear trainers,’ she said, ‘You are on your feet 12 hours a day’.”The West Ham vice-chair went on: “And of course I didn't take her advice.“First episode I wore heels, and at the end of my first day I remember I was laying in the bath and my feet were throbbing.“And I quickly took Margaret's advice and wore the trainers.“So I've learned I can't stand on my feet for more than 12 hours a day without wearing trainers.”Karren also spoke out on the importance of The Apprentice and how the programme has changed lives.She went on: “It’s been a real honour and a privilege to be part of such a fantastic show that really, unlike any other, changes people's lives.“And we've seen some incredible things and incredible places, met some incredible people.“And there's also other businesses in the background that help us with innovation, design...

TIM Campbell will become Lord Alan Sugar’s new aide in the upcoming series of The Apprentice - despite him being a business flop.  The businessman, who won the first ever series in 2005, will help Lord Sugar to put 16 hopefuls vying for £250,000 for a new business through their paces alongside Karen Brady. Campbell will replace Claude Littner while he recovers from injuries sustained in a cycling accident that led to him almost having a leg amputated.

THE Apprentice 2022 star Navid Sole's was left humiliated when his "ex-girlfriend" told him she "never saw him as a boyfriend" on BBC Three's Eating With My Ex. Lord Alan Sugar returns to our screens this week with 16 more hopefuls hoping to impress in the famous boardroom.

THE One Show fans were all saying the same thing tonight as Lord Alan Sugar appeared on the show via video link. With the Apprentice supremo coming from what appeared to be a small cubicle, many joked that he was broadcasting from his downstairs toilet.

The Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar has revealed that he suffered a broken septum after following the "harrowing" coronavirus protocols that were needed to film the latest series of the popular BBC show.The 16th series is set to air on January 6 as contestants battle it out to receive a £250,000 investment from the business magnate, 74.But in a new interview, the Hackney native has told how he was left with a broken septum after adhering to Covid protocols that included rigorous testing.The TV personality detailed the requirements that were necessary for the show's 16th season to go ahead.Lord Sugar also revealed the jaw-dropping number of Covid tests he's done in preparation for filming the show.He said: "The Covid protocol was harrowing, to make it simple."I think my last count I’ve done 79 Covid tests," he admitted.The business mogul told The Mirror and other publications: "I haven’t got Covid but I’ve got a broken septum in my nose here."His co-star, business executive Karren Brady, also had her say on working within strict Covid rules, explaining that they were necessary to keep everyone safe.She said: "I think it was a mammoth task in itself, keeping everybody safe, that was the priority of the production team and everybody who was involved."She went on to reveal that social distancing, mask-wearing and constant testing were all measures taken even when the cameras weren't filming.Lord Sugar's comments come after he hit out at former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, following his remarks about this year's honours list.Piers told his 7.9 million Twitter followers how "disappointed" he was that he wasn't included on the list and "will have to wait" for his turn.He wrote: "Very disappointed not to have

Lord Alan Sugar's enormously popular TV show The Apprentice is back for another season - and the business mogul has been quick to assure the public of the stringent Covid criteria behind the scenes.

Alan Sugar, 74, has taken to Twitter to respond to Piers Morgan’s joke that he should have been awarded a knighthood.The former Good Morning Britain weighed in on this year’s honours list in view of his 7.9 million Twitter followers.He said on January 1 how he was “disappointed” that he was not included and that he “will have to wait”.Piers tweeted: “Very disappointed not to have made the honours list this year.“After all I’ve done for this Govt, it’s baffling they haven’t rewarded me with at least a knighthood for services to holding miserably mediocre ministers to account.“‘Sir Piers’ will have to wait.”Lord Sugar did not take well to Piers’ remarks as he responded to his tweet pointing out that “Knight's are a very elite circle of

Piers Morgan, 56, shared his thoughts on The Queen's New Year Honours list released this week, which includes Mel B, Emma Raducanu and Professor Chris Whitty.Taking to his Twitter, the presenter jokingly questioned why he wasn't a part of it.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he wrote: "Very disappointed not to have made the honours list this year."After all I’ve done for this Govt, it’s baffling they haven’t rewarded me with at least a knighthood for services to holding miserably mediocre ministers to account."He added having "Sir Piers" as a title would have to wait.In a swipe at the journalist, Lord Sugar commented: "Knight's are a very elite circle of people.Rachel Riley 'shed tears' amid heartbreak in candid New Year post"The

Lord Alan Sugar, 74, has messaged Piers Morgan, 56, after the pair ended their infamous feud that started last year. Lord Sugar took to Twitter to ask Piers about cricket in Australia, while mockingly branding the former GMB host a self-appointed "foremost expert on the sport".In view of his 5.2 million followers, The Apprentice star penned: "@piersmorgan I am getting a load of stick here in Oz over our cricket team."As you seem to think you are the foremost expert on the sport.

The Apprentice and later joined Alan Sugar's company Amstrad on a £100,000 salary, was left bewildered by the personal phone call from his former boss.The two appear to have remained in close contact since he left the firm in 2007.In a new interview with Radio Times, the 44-year-old gushed about his return to The Apprentice after 16 years, as a new line-up of contestants battles it out. When Tim saw a phone call from Alan, he recalled thinking, "'Is this a prank?' I thought people were going to burst in with cameras and say, 'Got you!'"But it turned out that the offer was, in fact, the real deal.

Lord Sugar, 74, updated fans of The Apprentice that one of his trusty aides Claude Littner, 72, WILL be returning to the show despite his serious cycling accident earlier this year.The businessman had the accident in April while riding an electric bike.He was left with injuries to his right leg that were so bad that doctors considered amputating it.By July, he had undergone 10 surgeries.After the programme announced it would be back on BBC One on 6 January 2022, Lord Sugar revealed Claude's absence from the coming series won't be permanent.Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Just to clarify @claudelittner will be back."He had a serious accident just before filming started @bbcapprentice."The new series, however, will be a Claude free zone, as the

Alan Sugar, 74, has made sure to further slam Boris Johnson, 57, on Twitter after his latest handlings with the Omicron variant.The Apprentice star even paused his feud with Piers Morgan, 56, in a bid to urge him to join in his "Boris Johnson out campaign".Alan posted an edited picture featuring Andrew Marr and Boris Johnson speaking in a fictional conversation.Andrew asked Boris: "Out of all the lies you've told since becoming PM, which one is your favourite?"Boris responded: "I don't tell lies."Andrew responded: "That's my favourite too."In response to the picture, Alan penned: "True...

Two years after the last series aired, The Apprentice is set to return to the BBC in the new year. Lord Sugar’s hit reality TV show follows a group of entrepreneurs through weekly business tasks as they compete to be his next business partner.

Lord Alan Sugar, 74, has put his bad blood with Piers Morgan, 56, to one side in order to get him to help out with his plan to oust Boris Johnson from his role as Prime Minister.The Apprentice star took to Twitter to hit out at Johnson amid controversy surrounding the Conservatives allegedly throwing a Christmas party during the coronavirus lockdown last year.However, Lord Sugar’s concerns were mainly surrounding the impact of the PM’s Plan B rules for England, which were announced last night, to combat the Omicron Covid variant.From the end of this week and into next, face masks will be required in more public settings, the NHS Covid Pass will be required to enter some events and venues, and people will be asked to work from home where