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Lord Sugar Cuts Heated Exchange from Apprentice Premiere
27 Jan
Summary
- Two teams struggled significantly in a Hong Kong scavenger hunt.
- Lord Sugar expressed deep disappointment, leading to a cut scene.
- The Apprentice will not have an 'All Stars' version, says Lord Sugar.
The premiere of The Apprentice's 20th series will feature a significantly edited scene due to the candidates' exceptionally poor performance in Hong Kong. Lord Sugar revealed that a 'heated exchange' was cut after both teams struggled dramatically with a scavenger hunt task, managing to find only a few incorrect items. This shocking display of disappointment from the business magnate has been a talking point ahead of the new season's debut.
Lord Sugar also addressed speculation about an 'All Stars' version of the show. He firmly dismissed the idea, stating it would be a 'gimmick' and contrasting it with the American version's struggles due to format changes. The long-running BBC series, which began in 2005, has been recommissioned for at least three more years, ensuring its continued presence on television.
The 20th series will see 18 new candidates compete for a £250,000 investment and business partnership with Lord Sugar. The show returns to BBC One on January 29th and will be available on BBC iPlayer, promising fresh challenges and familiar scrutiny from Lord Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady, and Timothy Anthony Campbell MBE.
