The Apprentice shares season 19 trailer as BBC tease 'most demanding series yet'

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It's nearly time for BBC viewers to witness a fresh group of ambitious entrepreneurs eager to bag an investment on The Apprentice.A new crop of hopefuls will undertake a raft of tasks and challenges, all to show that they've got what it takes to become Lord Alan Sugar's next protege.Last season, the audience saw fitness studio owner Rachel Woolford nab a hefty £250,000 investment, and now its almost time to find out who will follow in her victorious strides.Before the show hits screens, expected to premiere on BBC One in February, the broadcaster has tempted fans with a sneak peek of this years proceedings.

A voice-over declares over an array of clips: "This time, the most demanding season yet. The Apprentice, coming soon on BBC One and iPlayer."The footage reveals Karen Brady, notepad at the ready, sporting an impressed expression.

Following that is Tim Campbell, looking wide-eyed and clearly dismayed by a gaffe from one of the candidates, reports the Mirror.Meanwhile, Lord Sugar is unyielding as ever as he's shown laying into a contestant in the boardroom.

He reels: "This was a disaster. You're fired."Though the exact launch date remains under wraps, the teaser has whipped up excitement among fans who've been swift to react to the clip, which even Lord Sugar himself tweeted out.One viewer exclaimed: "Yes, yes, it's gonna be good.