The Apprentice candidate QUITS show due to health issues
It will be shown on this week's episode
So far on this year's series of The Apprentice the girls have quite simply shown up the boys within the first two tasks, but it looks like they've lost one of their strongest links in the form of candidate Shama Amin.
Shama, who has shown great promise in the first two weeks, made the decision to quit the 2022 process due to health issues.
The scene will be shown on Thursday (20th January) night's episode, when mum-of-five Shama tells Lord Sugar: "I would just like to say something, Lord Sugar, if that’s OK. I suffer from a condition called Rheumatoid arthritis.
"Because of medical reasons, due to this process being so physically demanding, despite the efforts the whole team has made to support me, I’ve had to make a difficult decision to leave the process."
According to the NHS, Rheumatoid arthritis is a: 'long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The condition usually affects the hands, feet and wrists.'
Meet all of the candidates on this year's Apprentice:
Aaron Willis
Age: 38
From: Chorley, Lancashire
Occupation: Flight Operations Instructor
Francesca Kennedy Wallbank
Age: 26
From: Surrey
Occupation: Owner - Sustainability Company
Akeem Bundu-Kamara
Age: 29
From: London
Occupation: Strategy Manager
Amy Anzel
Age: 48
From: London
Occupation: Owner - Beauty Brand
Ashkay Thakrar
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Owner, Influencer, Digital Marketing Agency
Brittany Carter
Age: 25
From: Bristol
Occupation: Hotel Front of House Manager
Alex Short
Age: 27
From: Hertford
Occupation: Owner - Commercial Cleaning Company
Harpreet Kaur
Age: 30
From: West Yorkshire
Occupation: Owner - Dessert Parlour
Conor Gilsenan
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Sales Executive and Former Professional Rugby Player
Kathryn Louise Burn
Age: 29
From: Swindon
Occupation: Owner - Online Pyjama Store
Harry Mahmood
Age: 35
From: West Midlands
Occupation: Regional Operations Manager
Sophie Wilding
Age: 32
From: Cheltenham
Occupation: Owner - Boutique and Cocktail Bar
Navid Sole
Age: 27
From: London
Occupation: Pharmacist
Shama Amin
Age: 41
From: Bradford
Occupation: Owner - Children's Day Nursery
Nick Showering
Age: 31
From: London
Occupation: Finance Manager
Stephanie Affleck
Age: 28
From: Kent
Occupation: Owner - Children's Online Store
So far this series, which is the first in two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Lord Sugar has fired Harry Mahmood and Conor Gilsenan, following two embarrassing losses to the girl's team.
This week's episode will see the teams mix for the first time.
The Apprentice continues every Thursday night at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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