The Apprentice 2023

[mr.bluesky]

I have just got bored with the whole format, they seem to deliberately pick the most loud mouthed, self deluded people they can find.
But it's not business, it's a tv show, last week I just fast forwarded to the boardroom part and it was more enjoyable at 20 minutes long

Yeah  I think if they had contestants who actually knew what they were doing it wouldn't make good viewing. They are all full of bullshit claiming they run successful businesses.  Most of them would need written instructions on how to cross the road. 

[mh]

I have just got bored with the whole format, they seem to deliberately pick the most loud mouthed, self deluded people they can find.
But it's not business, it's a tv show, last week I just fast forwarded to the boardroom part and it was more enjoyable at 20 minutes long

What winds me up is the contrived situations that are used to purposely cause failure and conflict. Like not allowing one half of the "team" to speak to the other half while they are making critical decisions that affect that other half of the team. If someone in my business made a decision, then when asked why they didn't let anyone else know replied "I wasn't allowed to call you to tell you" they'd be sacked on the spot for being a fuckwit.

[catweazle]

If reports are true, Scottish Reece was fired from the show on arrival in Dubai for getting pissed  during the flight out. He was there at Heathrow and then vanished.  Couldn't make it up!

[Bigdave2000]

I'm getting to the point with it now where the most enjoyable bit is trying to guess the colour of the chunky scarf the sacked one wears when sashaying to the taxi!

Personally, I'd have a ride on Victoria too, although all the lip fillers  really piss me off too!
 

[updownandaround]

Mmmm Steph who's been hanging about with Britt another hotty from the last series posting up from Dubai 

Just seen Camilla the one with the racy nut milk brand has an OF, plus Lottie Lion from a couple seasons back does soft nudes

Lottie Lion was on Seeking a few years ago.. say no more.

[mr.bluesky]

Lottie Lion was on Seeking a few years ago.. say no more.

If my memory serves me correctly she was a bit of an obnoxious bitch.

[RandomGuy99]

Well this week was a total disaster on all sides. Not very useful getting them to create an app in a day with no testing.

They really need to scrap or reinvent this show.

[chrishornx]

I'm getting to the point with it now where the most enjoyable bit is trying to guess the colour of the chunky scarf the sacked one wears when sashaying to the taxi!

Personally, I'd have a ride on Victoria too, although all the lip fillers  really piss me off too!

great legs on victoria

[updownandaround]

If my memory serves me correctly she was a bit of an obnoxious bitch.

She has mental health issues but don't they all? Let's say she was a reasonable shag, met her once and then she disappeared off the face of the planet.

[Blackpool Rock]

If my memory serves me correctly she was a bit of an obnoxious bitch.

Any chance of narrowing it down a bit more as that could apply to most of them 

[Blackpool Rock]

Well this week was a total disaster on all sides. Not very useful getting them to create an app in a day with no testing.

They really need to scrap or reinvent this show.

I think the whole point though is to put them under time pressures etc and see how they cope and whether they can still deliver 

[mr.bluesky]

Any chance of narrowing it down a bit more as that could apply to most of them 

True most of the women on this show come across as being bitches but Lottie Lion took it to another level   
 

[Bangman]

Lottie was an obnoxious bitch and the media later made her the butt of jokes.

This year, just rubbish candidates. I saw yesterday's episode and was shocked at almost every single contestant, apart from the fairly fit blonde girl and simba.

[Blackpool Rock]

Lottie was an obnoxious bitch and the media later made her the butt of jokes.

This year, just rubbish candidates. I saw yesterday's episode and was shocked at almost every single contestant, apart from the fairly fit blonde girl and simba.

A few episodes ago I thought Simba may be a contender, also quite liked Bradley but he's had a shot across his bough for trying to fly under the radar so he either steps up or he's out

[catweazle]

I really dislike Avi. He just sits  there with a pained expression, as though he's surrounded by idiots ( which, I suppose he is really).

[Blackpool Rock]

I really dislike Avi. He just sits  there with a pained expression, as though he's surrounded by idiots ( which, I suppose he is really).

Yeah Avi strikes me as a classic Bullshitter

[chrishornx]

Yeah Avi strikes me as a classic Bullshitter

he is a useless cretin

[RandomGuy99]

The interview stage is usually amusing but they could have done that before selecting them for the programme.

[mr.bluesky]

The interview stage is usually amusing but they could have done that before selecting them for the programme.

Thats my favourite episode of the series when some of Lord Sugars business pals look at the contestants business plans and rip them to shreds 

[sparkus]

Some great camera shots from behind of wide ass dresses this week

[ManOFSteel]

The Dani bird reminds me of my last Soho walkup punt... i.e. was plump, no oil painting but huge droopy knockers...

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[Convince Me]

The Dani bird reminds me of my last Soho walkup punt... i.e. was plump, no oil painting but huge droopy knockers...

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More like a character from Wallace & Gromit

[mr.bluesky]

More like a character from Wallace & Gromit

Yes she's a dead ringer for Piella Bakewell 

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[mh]

Yes she's a dead ringer for Piella Bakewell 

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That's exactly where I knew her from!

[Blackpool Rock]

The Dani bird reminds me of my last Soho walkup punt... i.e. was plump, no oil painting but huge droopy knockers...

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Yeah them lips were pouting a bit last night in the board room when she kept trying to speak and Sugar kept saying I don't want to hear any more.
Why oh why do so many women actually think that looks good   

[ManOFSteel]

Just watched the last episode... Avi was fired when Rochelle definately should have went... 

Apparantly two of the remaining contenders broke the shows sex ban i.e. no nookie with one another during the process.. With Simba being the last guy left, I wonder who he did the dirty with? 

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[mr.bluesky]

Just watched the last episode... Avi was fired when Rochelle definately should have went... 

Apparantly two of the remaining contenders broke the shows sex ban i.e. no nookie with one another during the process.. With Simba being the last guy left, I wonder who he did the dirty with? 

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I think the standard of female contestants has been very poor this year. Can't remember her name but I think the best looking one was "fired" in the very first or second episode

[Blackpool Rock]

Just watched the last episode... Avi was fired when Rochelle definately should have went... 

Apparantly two of the remaining contenders broke the shows sex ban i.e. no nookie with one another during the process.. With Simba being the last guy left, I wonder who he did the dirty with? 

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Yeah isn't she something to do with product formulation then formulates a product that stains skin green, deffo should have gone but i'm also glad Avi is out, incompetent chancer

[mr.bluesky]

Why does Lord Sugar always phone them up at 4 o clock in the morning to tell them their next task. Is he an insomniac  what would happen if nobody got up to answer the phone 

[RandomGuy99]

Why does Lord Sugar always phone them up at 4 o clock in the morning to tell them their next task. Is he an insomniac  what would happen if nobody got up to answer the phone 

And they always manage to get ready in 30 minutes before the taxis arrive.

4 women ready to go in 30 minutes?  Really?

[mr.bluesky]

And they always manage to get ready in 30 minutes before the taxis arrive.

4 women ready to go in 30 minutes?  Really?

  yeah all those women sharing one bathroom getting ready in twenty minutes,  not possible. Despite the fact they get a wake up call at 4am in the morning and it's dark  it is bright daylight when they are shown getting into the cars to take them to their task. How does that work  is it some sort of weird time warp they go through 

[Blackpool Rock]

So there are 5 women left for the interviews and they appear to tag team so a different interviewer gives each candidate at least 1 hellish interview, the trailer showed someone saying how bad it had been and another one in tears 
 

[mr.bluesky]

So there are 5 women left for the interviews and they appear to tag team so a different interviewer gives each candidate at least 1 hellish interview, the trailer showed someone saying how bad it had been and another one in tears 

This is my favourite part of the series when the last of the candidates have their somewhat shonky business plans ripped apart by Lord Sugars business associates. With five women left in the process you can guarantee there will be lots of tears    and bottom lips trembling.  I think this series has been the best ( or should that be the worst) in showing the level of incompetence in the candidates this year. Who will ever forget the man's skin care product that turned your skin green that came in a bottle shaped like a turd with a Brussel sprout on top.  I'm surprised any of them got this far and deserve getting Lord Sugars investment   

[RandomGuy99]

So there are 5 women left for the interviews and they appear to tag team so a different interviewer gives each candidate at least 1 hellish interview, the trailer showed someone saying how bad it had been and another one in tears 

I think last it was an all women final too. The men are clearly failing. Time for us infighting in the teams.

[Bangman]

I'm a massive apprentice fan.
 I've seen every season.....I'll be honest.. This year, Not a single candidate is standing out..
Yesterday  I was surprised Simba got fired, when both girls were worser.
Out of the 5, none have been outstanding....Not sure who's gonna win and for the first time in my apprentice life, I have nobody to Root for

[silverspoon]

Would'nt be surprised if after the interviews and final elimination challenge that nobody wins the Sugar partnership,awful series this year,everyone set up to fail

[mh]

It changed a lot once Sugar started 'going into partnership' with the winner rather than employing them, you know as an actual apprentice. Now he sees their business plans at the start of the series and knows exactly who to fire to leave himself a couple of chances of a worthwhile business at the end.

[mr.bluesky]

Doesn't the final episode involve the last two remaining candidates picking a team from all the clueless idiots that have already been fired for one last task 

[Blackpool Rock]

Doesn't the final episode involve the last two remaining candidates picking a team from all the clueless idiots that have already been fired for one last task 

Can't remember if it's 2 teams of 2 + them then picking the other fired ones to help them then Sugar picking the winner from the 2 finalists in the winning team

Always makes me laugh if someone has got fired for dubious reasons or taken the hump etc then they don't show up for the final

[Blackpool Rock]

I'm a massive apprentice fan.
 I've seen every season.....I'll be honest.. This year, Not a single candidate is standing out..
Yesterday  I was surprised Simba got fired, when both girls were worser.
Out of the 5, none have been outstanding....Not sure who's gonna win and for the first time in my apprentice life, I have nobody to Root for

Yeah I quite liked Simba and also Bradley who went last week, agreed this year they have largely been piss poor.

I always think it's a bit unfair people getting fired in the 1st few rounds before they get a real chance to show what they can do, it may be they get dragged down by a shit team or they are the PM on the 1st task which is a poison chalice

[mr.bluesky]

Yeah I quite liked Simba and also Bradley who went last week, agreed this year they have largely been piss poor.

I always think it's a bit unfair people getting fired in the 1st few rounds before they get a real chance to show what they can do, it may be they get dragged down by a shit team or they are the PM on the 1st task which is a poison chalice

Yeah ,I felt a bit sorry for Simba, he came across as one of the few decent candidates in the show. Unfortunately he allowed himself to be bullied  by his other team members. Didn't stand up for himself enough.  I thought Piella Bakewell ( or whatever her name is) was going to get the chop. Fuck knows how she has lasted so long. In fact she will probably win it 

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[ManOFSteel]

I'm a massive apprentice fan.
 I've seen every season.....I'll be honest.. This year, Not a single candidate is standing out..
Yesterday  I was surprised Simba got fired, when both girls were worser.
Out of the 5, none have been outstanding....Not sure who's gonna win and for the first time in my apprentice life, I have nobody to Root for

This. But I think he got fired for behind the scenes reasons...

[mh]

Can't remember if it's 2 teams of 2 + them then picking the other fired ones to help them then Sugar picking the winner from the 2 finalists in the winning team

Always makes me laugh if someone has got fired for dubious reasons or taken the hump etc then they don't show up for the final

There are just 2 out of the 5 interviewees picked to poorly implement their proposed business plans and each of them choose helpers like picking sides at football back in the day. The winner is the one Lord Sugar decided weeks ago had the idea he liked best.

[chrishornx]

There are just 2 out of the 5 interviewees picked to poorly implement their proposed business plans and each of them choose helpers like picking sides at football back in the day. The winner is the one Lord Sugar decided weeks ago had the idea he liked best.

Just hope he keeps Victoria in as very pleasing to the eye

[RandomGuy99]

These business plans aren't good. Victoria really hasn't got a good grasp of kiosk rental figures.

And good acting by KarenBaroness Brady

[RandomGuy99]

My money is on Marnie and the Belgravia hair dressing one being selected.

[contentguy]

Perhaps they could team up and offer a boxing gym in Belgravia.

My money’s on Marnie.

[mr.bluesky]

Brutal interviews as always. Karen Brady reduced a couple of them to tears  I would love to know how she has got so far in business considering she started out working for a couple of porn barrons in Gold and Sullivan the Daily Sport  and porn shop owners. I remember reading how when Steve Bruce was manager of Birmingham City and she was CEO at the club they didn't see eye to eye . Bruce said she knew fuck all about football and would stick her oar in all the time.

[RandomGuy99]

Brutal interviews as always. Karen Brady reduced a couple of them to tears  I would love to know how she has got so far in business considering she started out working for a couple of porn barrons in Gold and Sullivan the Daily Sport  and porn shop owners. I remember reading how when Steve Bruce was manager of Birmingham City and she was CEO at the club they didn't see eye to eye . Bruce said she knew fuck all about football and would stick her oar in all the time.

You do realise it's a TV show and scenes were created for dramatic effect.

[genghis69]

Dani looked brilliant, I'd love to stuff her on Sugar's boardroom table while he's out for lunch