Lord Sugar will return, alongside his trusted advisors Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE, for the 19th series of the hit BBC show.
The new series will welcome 18 new candidates, all battling it out for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship.
The Apprentice candidates in 2025
The candidates set to take part in series 19 of The Apprentice in 2025 are:
- Amber-Rose Badrudin (Convenience store owner, London)
- Anisa Khan (Pizza company owner, London)
- Aoibheann Walsh (Hair and beauty salon owner, County Donegal)
- Carlo Brancati (Hair transplant consultant, Middlesborough)
- Chisola Chitambala (Virtual assistant company owner, Essex)
- Dean Franklin (Air conditioning company owner, Essex)
- Emma Rothwell (Online gift store owner, Essex)
- Emma Street (Corporate project manager, London)
- Frederick Afrifa (Motivational speaker, Milton Keynes)
- Dr. Jana Denzel (Cosmetic dentist)
- Jonny Heaver (Tutoring company owner, Liverpool)
- Jordan Dargan (Animation entrepreneur, Dublin)
- Keir Shave (Telemarketing company owner, Leeds)
- Liam Snellin (Workwear brand owner, Essex)
- Max England (Senior account manager, Surrey)
- Melica Moshiri (Tech recruitment company owner, West Sussex)
- Mia Collins (Meal prep entrepreneur, London)
- Nadia Suliaman (Knightsbridge Salon Chair owner, London)
What to expect from new series of The Apprentice
Once again the new series of The Apprentice will see the candidates compete in various tasks in the hope of win the “opportunity of a lifetime” – Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship.
The first episode, which airs on January 30 will see the contestants take a trip to Austria where they will run alpine tours.
The BBC, in it’s episode synopsis, adds: “Pushing for the highest overall profit, the teams sell and deliver unforgettable glacier and forest experiences.
“After subpar ticket sales and bullish negotiations, in the boardroom the results are in, and it’s auf Wiedersehen for one candidate.”
When does the new series of The Apprentice start?
Series 19 of The Apprentice kicks off on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Thursday, January 30.
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How to apply to be on The Apprentice
Applications are also open for series 20 of The Apprentice via the ‘shows, tours & take part‘ section on the BBC’s website.
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If you think you’ve got the talent and confidence to impress Britain’s toughest backer, head to the BBC website and fill in an online application form.
Applications for The Apprentice (series 20) are open until February 15, 2025.
