Lord Sugar Fires Two on Apprentice 20th Anniversary

The 20th anniversary season of The Apprentice commenced with Lord Alan Sugar dismissing two candidates, project leaders Nikki Jetha and Georgina Newton. Their team faltered during an early task set in Hong Kong, which involved locating nine specific items. Lord Sugar, a vocal supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, notably referenced both ex-prime minister Liz Truss and Arsenal FC in his opening remarks. He highlighted the show's longevity and his consistent business principles.

The task required contestants to procure items like a dragon boat head and a calligraphy brush. Challenges arose when one team's driver was lost, causing a significant delay. Ultimately, neither team successfully acquired all the required items. The boys' team spent £7,273, while the girls' team incurred costs of £10,200, a figure Lord Sugar deemed a "bloody disgrace." Both Jetha and Newton were subsequently fired, expressing disappointment with their early exit from the competition.