The Apprentice: 18 candidates revealed
The 2023 series begins on Thursday
With just days to go until the brand new series of The Apprentice launches, BBC bosses have unveiled the 18 candidates who are hoping to impress Lord Alan Sugar and his trusty aides Baroness Karren Brady, Tim Campbell MBE, and Claude Littner.
From bankers to hair salon owners, to accountants and sales executives, this year's hopefuls will do everything it takes to win that all-important £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar himself.
Who is on The Apprentice?
Meet this year's candidates below:
Marnie Swindells - WINNER
From: London
Occupation: Court Advocate
Rochelle Anthony - FINALIST
From: Bedfordshire
Occupation: Owner, Hair Salon & Academy
Megan Hornby - FIRED
From: East Yorkshire
Occupation: Owner, Sweet Shop and Cafe
Victoria Goulbourne - FIRED
From: Merseyside
Occupation: Owner, Online Sweet Business
Dani Donovan - FIRED
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Owner, Hair Salon
Simba Rwambiwa - FIRED
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Senior Sales Representative
Avi Sharma - FIRED
From: London
Occupation: City Banker
Bradley Johnson - FIRED
From: North Yorkshire
Occupation: Director, Construction Company
Mark Moseley - FIRED
From: London
Occupation: Owner, Pest Control Company
Sohail Chowdhary - FIRED
From: Southampton
Occupation: Owner, Martial Arts School
Reece Donnelly - QUIT
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Owner, Theatre School
Joe Phillips - FIRED
From: Worcestershire
Occupation: Safari Guide, South Africa
Shazia Hussain - FIRED
From: London
Occupation: Technology Recruiter
Denisha Kaur Bharj - FIRED
From: Leicestershire
Occupation: Financial Controller
Gregory Ebbs - FIRED
From: Shropshire
Occupation: Owner, Online Antiques Marketplace
Shannon Martin - QUIT
From: West Yorkshire
Occupation: Owner, Bridal Boutique
Kevin D’Arcy - FIRED
From: Dublin
Occupation: Accountant
Emma Browne - FIRED
From: County Kildare
Occupation: Senior Account Executive
Bosses have dubbed the 2023 series 'bigger and better' than ever, as this year's candidates head to overseas countries such as Dubai and Antigua to compete in the challenging tasks.
A 30-second long trailer was released ahead of the new series, showing Lord Sugar saying: "This is not a game. This remains the toughest job interview, it's an opportunity of a lifetime.
Watch the trailer for The Apprentice below:
When does The Apprentice start?
Series 17 of The Apprentice begins on BBC One on Thursday 5th January at 9pm.
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