Can you believe The Apprentice is ten years old today? Yep, back on February 16th 2005 the UK was introduced to Suralan, Nick and Margaret and a batch of candidates hoping to become the next big thing at Amstrad.
Things have changed a bit since then - it's no longer Suralan but now Lord Sugar, the prize has changed to a £250,000 investment, and neither Nick or Margaret will be there next series. But one thing's for sure - the candidates will still be entertainingly barmy.
To celebrate The Apprentice's tenth birthday, we thought we'd take a little trip down memory lane and pick out just ten of our most memorable candidates. Obviously, there are a whole bunch that could have made it into this list, so let us know who you would have picked below! And so, in no particular order...
1. Ruth Badger
We're still outraged that Ruth Badger lost...
Things have changed a bit since then - it's no longer Suralan but now Lord Sugar, the prize has changed to a £250,000 investment, and neither Nick or Margaret will be there next series. But one thing's for sure - the candidates will still be entertainingly barmy.
To celebrate The Apprentice's tenth birthday, we thought we'd take a little trip down memory lane and pick out just ten of our most memorable candidates. Obviously, there are a whole bunch that could have made it into this list, so let us know who you would have picked below! And so, in no particular order...
1. Ruth Badger
We're still outraged that Ruth Badger lost...
- 2/16/2015
- Digital Spy
The Pa report today that former Apprentice star Raef Bjayou has said he hopes “nice guy” Tom Pellereau wins this year’s competition.
Raef made his remarks to the press while attending the opening night of a new run of Yes, Prime Minister in London’s West End.
He said, “I thought Melody was going to win but she’s obviously been ousted, so I’m going to go for the wild card – Tom the inventor.
“It’s a shock he’s still in, but he’s in for a reason. Lord Sugar likes the fact he’s going to perhaps give a man £250,000 to create a James Dyson-style range of products.”
Raef went on to say that he thinks that the BBC1 show, now in its seventh series, has “lost a bit of its lustre” but he added that it was “still good”.
He also predicted that fans...
Raef made his remarks to the press while attending the opening night of a new run of Yes, Prime Minister in London’s West End.
He said, “I thought Melody was going to win but she’s obviously been ousted, so I’m going to go for the wild card – Tom the inventor.
“It’s a shock he’s still in, but he’s in for a reason. Lord Sugar likes the fact he’s going to perhaps give a man £250,000 to create a James Dyson-style range of products.”
Raef went on to say that he thinks that the BBC1 show, now in its seventh series, has “lost a bit of its lustre” but he added that it was “still good”.
He also predicted that fans...
- 7/9/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
Former Apprentice candidate Raef Bjayou has admitted to having a crush on Lord Alan Sugar's new co-star on the show Karren Brady. Bjayou, who appeared on the fourth run of the BBC reality series, claimed that Brady is the perfect woman. "Karren - I've got a bit of a crush on Karren, like most guys probably," he told Digital Spy. "She's aesthetically pleasing, very intelligent and very successful. What more could a man want, quite frankly, from a woman?" However, the 30-year-old entrepreneur also revealed that he is missing Margaret Mountford's presence on the programme. "There was an old world charm, wasn't there, with the lovely Margaret [Mountford]. She was Nick Hewer's natural partner," he said. "I've got a soft spot for Margaret. She was a wonderful woman, but she's gone (more)...
- 10/23/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Living have today announced a new reality series, Party Wars.
In each episode viewers will have front row, unedited access to the parties of four contestants who agree to attend and judge each other’s party. The winner and their three friends will then be whisked away by helicopter to holiday of a lifetime. But how do you measure a good party? And what happens when the inevitable culture, class and personality clashes happen. Well, Living invites you to find out and watch the best parties in the UK without having to leaving the comfort of your home to enjoy them.
Each party will be scrutinised and judged by three categories – Host with the Most, Rate My Mates and Night to Remember – with each category being marked out of 10 by each contestant, and with a final score out of 30. Five of the episodes will have an added twist to the...
In each episode viewers will have front row, unedited access to the parties of four contestants who agree to attend and judge each other’s party. The winner and their three friends will then be whisked away by helicopter to holiday of a lifetime. But how do you measure a good party? And what happens when the inevitable culture, class and personality clashes happen. Well, Living invites you to find out and watch the best parties in the UK without having to leaving the comfort of your home to enjoy them.
Each party will be scrutinised and judged by three categories – Host with the Most, Rate My Mates and Night to Remember – with each category being marked out of 10 by each contestant, and with a final score out of 30. Five of the episodes will have an added twist to the...
- 8/18/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Living has ordered eight episodes of Party Wars. The show, which has a similar format to the channel's programme Four Weddings, sees contestants battling it out to throw the best party. Each contestant will mark their hosts out of ten in three categories - Host With The Most, Rate My Mates and Night To Remember. The winner and three of their friends will be treated to a holiday and will fly away in a helicopter. Five episodes will also feature a celebrity contestant, with X Factor star Stacey Solomon, Lady Victoria Hervey, Alicia DOuvall, The Apprentice's Raef Bjayou and Steps member Ian H Watkins all lined up to compete. Events covered in (more)...
- 8/18/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Apprentice star Ben Clarke has vowed to secure a string of media deals once the show is over, according to a report. The stockbroker was apparently overheard discussing his hopes during a dinner date with last year's contestants Claire Young and Raef Bjayou. An onlooker told the Daily Star Sunday: "You'd think he would have been more discreet - but he has a loud voice and everyone could hear him. Ben told Claire, who was famous for being tough and no-nonsense: 'I want to be like you. I want (more)...
- 5/10/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Raef Bjayou and Michael Sophocles have defended their infamous tissue ad from last year's Apprentice. Bjayou was fired from the show after the pair were accused by Sir Alan Sugar of self-indulgence, but the duo stood by their efforts at last night's Digital Spy Reality TV Awards. "We know for a fact that it struck a chord with the public," said Bjayou. "Afterwards we got message after message, not only saying Raef and Michael: 'We love your advert!', but also saying: 'Raef and (more)...
- 4/7/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Former Apprentice star Raef Bjayou has signed up to be a presenter on Richard and Judy's new TV show. Raef, who missed out on landing a job with Sir Alan Sugar on the programme, will appear alongside the couple for the first time in the autumn. A source told the Sunday Mirror: "Raef is thrilled with the Richard and Judy deal. He's never shied away from the fact that The Apprentice launched his career, but he is keen to carve out an name for himself as a presenter, not just a reality TV star." Richard and Judy are currently appearing (more)...
- 7/13/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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