The Apprentice Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

The Apprentice star Lottie Lion has divided opinion her a controversial complaint about children being allowed on business class flights.The 23-year-old, who starred in the 2019 series when she was just 19, booked a seat in business class for aYesp flight to Paris but didn't get the relaxing journey she'd hoped for. When a young family going on holiday sat down next to her, she took to social media to not only let out frustrations but also slam the airline.

Rylan Clark fans said the star looked like a “natural” as he was pictured holding a celebrity pal’s twin babies. The presenter paid a visit to former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner on Thursday (August 3) and had his heart melted after meeting his newborn twins. In a photo that showed the group huddled together in a garden seating area, Rylan was joined by Rylan's cousin Kimberley and Thomas' wife Sinead as well as the couple’s adorable baby twins, Darla and Roma.Thomas and Sinead also share a son, who was born in 2020.

Tom Skinner was all smiles after bringing home his beautiful new “miracle” twin daughters after they had to spend three weeks in the hospital. The Apprentice star, 32, took to social media to issue an update after the babies arrived early following a scan that revealed they hadn’t grown and had to be delivered in an “emergency operation”. In an adorable photo shared on Instagram, the reality star proudly cradled the babies against his chest and grinned widely.

Fans of The Apprentice will be overjoyed to learn that 2022 series champion Harpreet Kaur has announced her engagement to her on-screen co-star and fellow contestant Akshay Thakrar.The duo met last year when attempting to claim the top spot during Lord Sugar's long-standing business competition, but Harpreet left the show with more than a jaw-dropping investment, when she and Akshay unexpectedly struck up a romance behind the scenes. Dessert shop entrepreneur Harpreet, 31, and digital marketing agency owner Akshay, 28, announced the happy news on Instagram today with an incredible snap. Sharing a picture of himself on one knee - on the roof of a skyscaper - Akshay wrote: "I would find you in any lifetime.

The Apprentice star Dani Donovan has announced she is pregnant with her first child and shared a photo of her blossoming baby bump. Dani, 26, took to Instagram on Saturday to share the happy news with her 25,500 followers and posted a sweet snap of her and partner Rocky Oliver on the beach together. The mum to be showcased her growing bump in a pair of bikini bottoms and a white long sleeve crop top, which she paired with a stylish bandana and oversized sunglasses.

Former The Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman has been enjoying a holiday in Thailand, and in a set of snaps shared on Wednesday, the entrepreneur was seen living her best life on a horse in the middle of the ocean. Smiling at the camera on horseback wearing a slinky green bikini, she captioned the post: "Happiest when……" People flocked to her comments to say how amazing her trip was looking, with one user writing: "The best feeling ! [two smiling face with three heat emojis]".

The Apprentice 2023 winner Marnie Swindells has opened up about the death of her dad when she was just eight years old, and how the traumatic time has aided her success. Marnie, 28, became the newest business partner of Lord Alan Sugar’s after beating fellow The Apprentice finalist Rochelle Anthony and took home a £250,000 investment from the billionaire to go towards her boxing gym.The winner briefly touched upon the devastating loss of her father as a child while on the popular BBC programme, but has now gone into more detail about her dad’s death and spoke about how it pushed her to succeed.

Gordon Ramsay has leapt to the defence of his reality TV competition Future Food Stars after Lord Alan Sugar's condemnation. Premiering on BBC One this time last year, the show puts 12 culinary entrepreneurs through their paces in a battle to secure £150k worth of investment in their business, while it's also been given the go-ahead for a second series. Alan, 76, recently told MailOnline: "I think broadcasters, Channel 4, Channel 5, and ITV have tried for many years, at least for 17 years, to try and replicate the elimination process of The Apprentice.

The winner of the 17th series of The Apprentice has been revealed as boxing gym owner, Marnie Swindells.The 28 year old beat stiff competition from 18 ambitious entrepreneurs undertaking plenty of tough tasks on the popular BBC show to win a life-changing £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar, her new business partner. She won the show with her boxing gym business plan for Bronx, and last week she said: "My business is in boxing gyms, the name’s Bronx, the idea is to create a middle-market option between the high-end boutique gyms and the low-end spit and sawdust gyms." Marnie was in the final with Rochelle Ray Anthony, who's dream was to expand her salon and hair academy business.

Marnie Swindells is one of just two remaining The Apprentice contestants vying for a huge business investment from Lord Alan Sugar. She’s up against Rochelle Anthony as the two women battle it out in the finale tonight.The 28 year old Barrister and Court Advocate is hoping to win the investment, which former winners have used to build successful businesses, for her London boxing gym Bronx which she opened in Camberwell in February 2023.The reality TV contestant actually began her career as a boxing pro before studying law.

Rochelle Anthony has impressed Lord Sugar enough to make it all the way to The Apprentice final, which is no easy feat.The 35 year old businesswoman and mum of two is the owner of The Doll’s House salon in Milton Keynes, which offers hairstyling and extensions. However, the business was in serious trouble before the star headed into the show, which has been reported to subject contestants to 18 hours of filming straight, to try and secure Lord Sugar’s investment. According to Companies House, a public registry of UK business, her salon has debts of around £65,000 and boasts a measly £500 in assets.

As The Apprentice reaches it’s final nail biting conclusion on Thursday evening, Lord Alan Sugar will once again be revealing which contestant has earned his highly sought after investment to help get their business of the ground. The 74 year old star, has been making the dreams of contestants come true since 2005, when he first launched The Apprentice and kickstarted the businesses of the winning contestants, by offering both a cash investment and his impressive business knowhow to help them reach their full potential.

A defiant Lord Sugar has assured fans that he’s not going anywhere ahead of this year’s The Apprentice finale, that airs on March 23 at 9pm.The successful businessman, who was recently rocked by a star quitting the show, said that “a lot of people underestimate me” and that he could easily go on doing 20 or 25 years on the hit reality show. So far, he’s fronted all 17 series of the programme.The 75 year old also explained that he was “very fit” for his age and that finding someone to replace him on The Apprentice could end up meaning the show would “kill itself off.” Alan Sugar did concede, however, that if they went on a ten year hiatus before bringing it back with “new characters” the show could wind up with a successful revival.The star has certainly never shied away from his business success, and is thought to be worth a staggering £1.2 billion, ranking him as the 138th-richest person in the UK.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has given her fans a pregnancy update, revealing she's been diagnosed with a health condition. The Channel 4 star, 32, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Nat and has been keeping Gogglebox viewers updated with her pregnancy journey on the hit TV show. During Friday evening's episode, Ellie sat down with older sister Izzi to watch a new instalment of The Apprentice and shared that she'd been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

As Saturday Night Takeaway got underway once again this week, viewers at home were left complaining mere moments into the show, as they struggled to understand what this week’s guest announcer was saying. The popular ITV entertainment show kicked off with guest announcer Big Zuu, who promptly introduced fans at home to iconic Geordie duo Ant and Dec. However not everyone was keen on his unique voice, with many even questioning who the star was in the first place.

The Apprentice fans were shocked as two contestants went home this week in a double firing. Making the first time it’s happened in this series, Lord Sugar sent two business hopefuls packing on Thursday (2 March), as Avi Sharma and Bradley Johnson were sent home.The two men were sent home following a disastrous episode which followed the contestants as they designed a men’s skincare product, before pitching it to industry buyers. One team designed a disastrous product which dyed its users’ skin green while the others were ridiculed for designing a product they thought could also be used as a paperweight.

Harpreet Kaur, the businesswoman who won The Apprentice 2022, has taken to Instagram to share the tragic news that her father has passed away. Posting to her grid Harpreet shared a number of photos of her family, which she captioned: "We all love you forever dad [dove emoji] 1963-2023 [heart emoji] rest peacefully now x" She then posted a photo of her late father to her Story, to which she added the text: "Love you forever dad.Thanks you for your kind messages. "My father sadly passed away yesterday.

The Apprentice star Tom Skinner has revealed that he and his wife Sinéad are expecting twins.The couple will welcome their second and third children later this year.They welcomed their first child together – a little boy named Henry – in 2020.Taking to Instagram to share their happy news, Tom told his 225,000 followers: "When 3 become 5!! I want to let everyone know that Sinéad & I are expecting identical TWINS!!! "Little Henry is gonna be a BIG Brother!! Hit the target twice lads!! BOSH! DOUBLE BOSH!" Tom and Sinéad tied the knot last year in a lavish ceremony after he popped the question while she was pregnant with their son. And when Henry was born, he shared an adorable post with fans, writing: “My beautiful baby boy is here and he is amazing.

Having been on our screens for nearly 20 years, The Apprentice has become a TV staple for viewers up and down the country. Whether it’s Lord Sugar’s infamous “you’re fired” elimination, tense talks in the losers’ café or laugh-out-loud funny mishaps, the BBC One show is known for taking fans through a whole host of emotions. But while it may make for light-hearted viewing, as candidates battle it out in teams to secure a £250,000 investment in their business, things can get a little tense in the boardroom as contestants secure Lord Sugar’s backing.

Reece Donnelly revealed he left The Apprentice due to health reasons. Last week’s teaser saw this year’s budding entrepreneurs jet off to Dubai for their next task – their second trip abroad after Lord Alan Sugar flew them all to Antigua in week one. Reece reportedly wasn’t able to participate in the Dubai challenge, however, and was forced to step down from the task after being notably absent for a large part of this evening's show, Thursday 9 February.

Former The Apprentice star Luisa Zissman has given fans an exciting update after revealing that a room in her sprawling home has been given a dramatic makeover. The 35 year old, who recently came to the defence of close pal Sam Faiers, lives in a lavish Hertfordshire mansion with her husband Andrew Collins, their two daughters Indigo and Clementine as well as the TV personality’s daughter Dixie from her previous marriage.

Some people are just very good at keeping secrets, keeping quiet no matter how big the bombshell is.The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur has decided it is time to spill the beans on who she is dating.The entrepreneur, who won the 16th series of the hit talent show and whose bakery business Sir Alan Sugar chose to back, has got a stunning announcement of her own to make. She is dating fellow contestant Akshay Thakrar, 28.The bakery boss, 30, was all smiles and was thrilled to share her exciting news on Instagram. Sharing a series of pictures on an Instagram carousel post, Harpreet wrote: "The best things in life happen unexpectedly.

The Apprentice winner Sian Gabbidon has announced the exciting news that her boyfriend Clint Gordon has joined Coronation Street. Sian, 29, who won the hit BBC One series in 2018, took to Twitter to celebrate her partner's milestone as she retweeted a tweet that read: "Good luck to Clint Gordon who starts filming tomorrow on Corrie." Adding her own comment, Sian sweetly penned: "PROUD GIRLFRIEND ALERT. Go Clint," followed with a heart emoji.

The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur has opened up about being kept in the dark about who had won the BBC series, revealing the show actually films two alternate endings and later tells the candidates who has been hired. In an interview with OK! and other press outlets, Harpreet, 30, explained that it felt “surreal” after the cameras stopped rolling in the boardroom as she and finalist Kathryn Burn didn’t know which of them had been victorious.

The Apprentice’s runner-up Kathryn Burn has opened up about a sweet moment that didn’t air on the BBC final. Speaking about being reunited with her fellow candidates in the final task to win Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment, Kathryn explained she was overcome with emotion and the tears began to flow. The 29 year old revealed to OK! and other press outlets: “It’s not in the show, you won’t see it, but I was actually crying.

Taking part in The Apprentice isn't for the faint hearted, and those hoping to land a life-changing investment from Lord Alan Sugar are even forced to live with their fellow competitors during their time on the show. Candidates all live together in an incredible mansion in Hampstead Heath in London, on the street which has been dubbed 'billionaire's row'.

The final of The Apprentice takes place on Thursday 24 March after a series packed with gruelling tasks, spats and firings.The series 16 final will see an all-female final, with Kathryn Burn, 29, and Harpreet Kaur, 30, gearing up to battle it out in a bid to become Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner. And helping Harpreet in her mission will be her fellow series 16 contestant Navid Sole, who was the third casualty of the boardroom this series. In a chat with OK! ahead of the final Navid said he thinks it should've been him in the final alongside the two girls.

Move over The Apprentice’s Lord Alan Sugar - there’s a brand new boss in town who means business. Chef Gordon Ramsay is launching his own BBC series called Future Food Stars, where he is on a mission to find the next biggest star in the food and drink industry.The outspoken 55 year old star will be whittling down the twelve contestants over the series by putting the aspiring foodie entrepreneurs through their paces in a series of challenges.

The Apprentice's fired candidate Amy Anzel was reportedly not invited to the show's celebratory filming of the spin-off following the final. Amy, 48, was fired by Lord Alan Sugar in the sixth week of the competition and reportedly reached out to producers to appear on the spin-off You're Hired following the show's finale filming.

After impressing Lord Sugar and securing a place in the final two on The Apprentice, Harpreet Kaur has proved that she’s got what it takes to excel in the boardroom. Having fought off her fellow contestants to secure the spot, the 30 year old now has the joint-best record in the BBC competition thanks to her confident pitches and creative business plans. As part of the show, Harpreet is competing for a £250,000 investment for her dessert shop Barni’s Desserts, which she co-owns with her sister Gurvinder.Though the programme’s brutal interview stage questioned whether Lord Sugar would invest in a business that is co-owned, the TV personality proved that she’s willing to put family before money.

The Apprentice's all-female final four were whittled down to two in last night's episode (Thursday 17 March), leaving Harpreet Kaur and Kathryn Burn to battle it out for Lord Sugar's £250K investment. Last night's episode revealed that Harpreet is incredibly close to her sister, with whom she co-owns her dessert business. However, Lord Sugar wasn't keen on investing in someone who hadn't been through the process.

Billie Faiers was the picture of glam as she donned a stunning dress for a night out with her pals Ferne McCann and Luisa Zissman Thursday, March 17.The gorgeous TOWIE star, 32, who shares children Nelly, eight, and Arthur, five, with husband Greg Shepherd, and has been pictured inspecting the latest works at her new home, looked truly stunning in a black cut-out floor-length gown.The slinky dress featured a stunning thigh-high split and the blonde beauty showed off her incredible tan as she posed on the carpet for the Haven House Children's Hospice charity event. Billie's fashionable dress featured long sleeves and a cut-out across the chest with pointed shoulders.

The Apprentice star Stephanie Affleck has revealed the hilarious details of a ‘genius’ prank that fellow candidate Aaron Willis played on the rest of the house. Opening up about some of her most treasured memories on the show, Stephanie, who became the latest boardroom casualty after failing to impress in the interview round, said she loved forming friendships with her co-stars.

The Apprentice’s latest fired candidate Stephanie Affleck has lifted the lid on what life was like in the show’s luxury house, revealing the reason she and her fellow candidates weren’t allowed to watch TV. In a press conference with OK! and other press outlets following her exit, Steph, 28, gave a fascinating insight into how the group would unwind after working hard in the weekly tasks.The show’s star, who fell at the final hurdle and was fired by Lord Sugar during the interview process, explained: “We are all the best of friends.

The Apprentice’s Brittany Carter is a self-confessed superfan of the long-running BBC business show, having watched every single series. But the 25 year old, who was among two of the female final four to be sent home in the brutal interview round, has confessed that nothing could have prepared her for how “exhausting” the process is.

The Apprentice’s fired Brittany Carter has divulged some big behind-the-scenes show secrets, including the fact that clocks are banned throughout the brutal interview process. Viewers watched as Brittany and her fellow female finalists - Kathryn Burn, Stephanie Affleck and Harpreet Kaur - were put through their paces in a series of savage interviews by Lord Alan Sugar’s most trusted advisors.