The Apprentice’s Akeem Bundu-Kamara has a famous pal from BBC Breakfast who’s backing him to WIN the show

A mum was left in tears after witnessing her daughter's response to a Home Bargains cardboard security guard.

Lord Sugar, 74 , has addressed rumours he is set to leave The Apprentice in two years.The business magnate quipped that he will make the show’s final task to organise his funeral as he reassured fans he is set to stay in the show for longer.He said: “I’m not planning to quit the show in two years,’ he said.“I’ve publicly stated that I want to make it 20 years, this is the 16th so I’ve got four more to do to achieve that goal.”The BBC One star continued: “I’ve already worked out the final task for one of the series – to arrange my funeral.“To see how well they arrange it and what kind of coffin they would get for me.“I’m not going nowhere and the programme is going nowhere.“Please enjoy this current series, I can assure you there will be a lot more as long as I’ve got the health and strength in my body, I will carry on.”Ahead of the current series’ debut last week, Lord Sugar revealed whether the new generation of contestants are prepared for their tasks.He also hit out at critics who take to social media to criticise the participants despite the “extreme pressure” they are put under.Speaking of the candidates’ ability to get through 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.

THE APPRENTICE star Amy Anzel showed off her incredible figure as she went for a run on Wednesday morning. Earlier today, the 48-year-old beauty boss donned her workout gear and headed to London's infamous Hyde Park to get her sweat on. The redhead is one of the contestants on the latest series of The Apprentice, and hopes to win over Lord Alan Sugar with her entrepreneurial skills.

Lord Alan Sugar, 74, has lashed out at Boris Johnson as he addressed the auditions for The Apprentice candidates.The business magnate did not hold back on his criticism of the Prime Minister as he stressed he “would not pass” the test.Addressing whether he would like to see Government officials on The Apprentice, Alan said: “They wouldn't pass the audition test.“Not one of them. I don't think so.

The Apprentice where she had to face her fears. It happened during a task commissioned by Lord Alan Sugar, in which the contestants had to zoom down a zip wire.Asked about her favourite task, Karren confessed that one particular moment left her “terrified” as she has a fear of heights.She said: “I think my favourite task, which is quite unusual… Alan sent the candidates to Wales to do a tourism campaign for Wales.“And one of the places that they had to go, which is the one the team I was following chose, has Europe's longest and highest zip wire.“And, of course, I go down it and I'm terrified of heights.

APPRENTICE star Akshay Thakrar has been revealed as the director of FIVE failed companies. Akshay is among contestants on the BBC show battling for a coveted role working alongside Sir Alan Sugar.

THE new year has barely begun, but it’s already proving to be a lucrative one for celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. We can reveal his new BBC series Future Food Stars has been snapped up for a US run despite it not airing for another couple of months in Blighty.

Lord Alan Sugar, 74, took to his Twitter to let it be known he's not interested in hearing "sob stories" this season.

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 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