A soap actor, boyband member Gladiators star are said to be among the celebrities hoping to impress Lord Alan Sugar in the boardroom.
The exciting celebrity spin-off will mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
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The special series is expected to air later this year, and will see a batch of famous faces undertake challenges and avoid being fired by Lord Sugar.
The Sun suggests that the full list of the celebrities who will reportedly be hoping to impress the business boss are:
- AJ Odudu (Big Brother co-presenter)
- Sarah Hadland (Actress)
- Angela Scanlon (The One Show co-host)
- Rob Rinder (TV judge)
- Jake Wood (EastEnders’ Max Branning)
- Thomas Skinner (former Apprentice star)
- Matt Morsia (Legend on Gladiators)
- Eddie Kadi (comedian)
- JB Gill (JLS)
- Kadeena Cox (Paralympic gold medalist)
- Charlie Hedges (BBC Radio 1 DJ)
- Shazia Mirza (comedian)
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The BBC has yet to confirm the final line-up but has been contacted by Newsquest for comment.
The regular version is currently airing its 19th series, with all the new candidates battling it out for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship.
Following the shock exit of Dr Jana Denzel who voluntarily left the process, 13 candidates remain.
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A teaser for tonight’s episode reads: “The candidates jet off to two tantalising regions of Türkiye, tasked with putting on corporate away day experiences for two clients expecting the best.
“One team’s profit priorities lead to boredom in Bodrum, while on the opposing side, terrible table service causes chaos in Cappadocia.”
The Apprentice continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursdays at 9pm.
