The Apprentice fans shocked to learn boardroom scenes are filmed in a warehouse

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Author: Alex RossPublished 7th Feb 2024

After a slight delay, series 18 of The Apprentice finally hit our screens last week (Thursday 1st February), as a whole bunch of new candidates tried to impress Lord Alan Sugar to become his next business partner.

And whilst episode one left viewers in stitches thanks to the complete failure of the first task, viewers have now been left shocked to learn about some of the show's filming secrets.

As viewers will know, Lord Sugar is joined by his aides Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE in what looks to be a fancy boardroom at various points of the show, including the all-important "you're fired" scenes, but it turns out all is not what it seems...

Former contestant Brad Johnson has been spilling secrets about the show on TikTok, where he revealed the boardroom scenes are actually filmed... IN A WAREHOUSE!

Khadeejah Khan, the lady who answers the phone to Lord Sugar and tells the candidates they can enter the boardroom, has also shared a video on TikTok, which clearly shows she's standing on a set.

Fans were quick to comment expressing their utter shock. One wrote: 'damn it's a set in a warehouse, that's so depressing, I really thought they were at the top of that building in canary wharf 😂'. (sic)

Another wrote: 'You’re telling me they’re actually not in a skyscraper in Canary Wharf 💀💀 sugars a billionaire. Couldn’t they at least film in a nice place', with a third adding: 'My whole life has been a lie how is it a set not an actual boardroom'. (sic)

Another shocked viewer wrote: 'What … I thought this was an actual high rise, flash office?? 😂😂😂😂', with another commenting: 'I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ACTUAL OFFICE'. (sic)

Meanwhile, after series 18 kicked off last week, viewers were left cringing as the new candidates attempted to put on an away day for corporate clients in the Scottish Highlands.

After crumble fish cakes, poor communication and premature celebrations, it was Oliver Medforth who lost his place in the process.

Check out all of the candidates on The Apprentice 2024:

Phil Turner - FINALIST

Occupation: Owner, Pie Company
From: Bognor Regis


He said: "You don't grow a multi-million-pound business by being a pushover."

Rachel Woolford - FINALIST

Occupation: Boutique Fitness Studio Owner
From: Leeds


She said: "I have no doubt that starting up during Covid made me a tougher person all round."

Dr. Paul Midha - FIRED

Occupation: Owner, Dental Group
From: Leeds


He said: "I am enthusiastic about learning from one of the UK's most successful."

Flo Edwards - FIRED

Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
From: London


She said: "My warning to the other candidates? Don't underestimate me. I'm here to win."

Tre Lowe - FIRED

Occupation: Music & Wellness Entrepreneur
From: London


He said: "I am going to change the world and create a legacy that reverberates through time."

Foluso Falade - FIRED

Occupation: Project Manager
From: Manchester


She said: "Money doesn't move me, but making a difference does."

Steve Darken - FIRED

Occupation: Management Consultant
From: London


He said: "Don't judge me by my suit and tie – I'm not just another corporate!"

Raj Chohan - FIRED

Occupation: Mortgage Broker
From: Leamington Spa


She said: "I want to be a multi-millionaire by 50!"

Maura Rath - FIRED

Occupation: Owner, Yoga Company
From: Wexford


She said: "The success of my business is measured by the joy and health it brings people."

Noor Bouziane - FIRED

Occupation: Owner, Jewellery Company
From: Liverpool


She said: "I have competitiveness in my blood. I will go to any length to win this process."

Virdi Singh Mazaria - FIRED

Occupation: Music Producer
From: Leicester


He said: "DJ. Host. MC. The other candidates are just extras on my journey to the top."

Sam Saadet - FIRED

Occupation: Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach
From: Essex


She said: "I have a business that truly helps others."

Onyeka Nweze - FIRED

Occupation: Chartered Company Secretary
From: London


She said: "My business is going to be making 10 million within the first 5 years."

Jack Davies - FIRED

Occupation: Recruitment Director
From: Bristol


He said: "Anything I put my mind to, I succeed in."

Amina Khan - FIRED

Occupation: Pharmacist and Business Owner
From: Ilford


She said: "I am one of the hardest working women I know. There is no one else like me."

Dr Asif Munaf - FIRED

Occupation: Owner, Wellness Brand
From: Sheffield


He said: "I've got an extremely high IQ. I've got an extremely high bench press. And to top it off, I'm quite good on the eyes."

Paul Bowen - FIRED

Occupation: Director, Pie Company
From: Lancashire


He said: "I could make Lord Sugar the Lord of the Pies."

Oliver Medforth - FIRED

Occupation: Sales Executive
From: Yorkshire


He said: "I am a selling machine."

The Apprentice airs every Thursday night at 9pm on BBC One.

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