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Apprentice Winner Reveals Shocking Behind-the-Scenes Rules
30 Jan
Summary
- Contestants are banned from drinking, smoking, and swearing.
- There are no clocks in the mansion, and watches are forbidden.
- Tasks are filmed over multiple days, intensifying the pressure.
The 2025 winner of The Apprentice, Dean Franklin, has detailed the show's heightened intensity and behind-the-scenes restrictions. Franklin, 35, shared that contestants are now prohibited from drinking alcohol, smoking, or swearing, privileges previously allowed.
Producers aim to 'strip you down from life as you know it' by removing familiar comforts. This includes a ban on watches and the absence of clocks in the contestants' mansion, ensuring they have no concept of time, often leading to tasks starting at 3 am or 4 am.
Franklin described the filming process as 'all-consuming' and 'constant pressure.' Each task can take two to three days to film, with boardroom scenes also being lengthy and stressful. He believes the £250,000 prize money, which Lord Sugar invests in the winner's business, should be doubled due to the extreme conditions.
Despite the pressure, Franklin is focused on business expansion and aims to become the most successful winner in the show's history. He maintains a positive working relationship with Lord Sugar, describing their monthly meetings as relaxed and focused on business growth.
