THE Apprentice has returned to BBC One with a brand new series, and a brand new batch of hopeful candidates.
Sadly for one, they have already heard those immortal words from Lord Alan Sugar, “You’re fired!”
Emma Brown was the first person to leave The Apprentice 2023
Who left The Apprentice last night?
Emma Browne was the unlucky woman to be sent home first on The Apprentice last night (January 5, 2023).
Despite securing the most sales for her team during the excursions task on the Caribbean island of Antigua, Lord Sugar still pointed his finger at her, and said: “Emma, you’re fired!”
After her exit, the senior account executive from County Kildare said: “I got the most sales. I was accurate in saying the beach wasn’t a good location.
“I brought a lot of energy to the girls’ team, which I think was seen as well and highlighted.
“I am a very positive person, and I remained positive throughout.”
Viewers felt she was harshly treated by her teammates and even thrown under the bus in the boardroom, with many claiming Marnie Swindells should have been axed.
One wrote on Twitter: “Oh come on Emma didn’t deserve to go.. Marnie ya sly one!”
Another posted: “Never in a million years should Emma have went.”
What happened in the latest episode of The Apprentice?
Emma’s exit came after the girls were beaten in the first challenge: selling cultural tours in Antigua.
The girls and boys faced off on the island, flogging very different cultural tours.
It wasn’t long before the girls found themselves in a spot of bother as they tried to sell pricey catamaran excursions on deserted beaches.
Cue lots of bickering and blaming of each other over the poor choice of location.
After their win, the boys, led by Joe Phillips, got to enjoy cocktails as they retired to the £17million mansion they will call home for the duration of the show.
Who is left in The Apprentice?
The Apprentice started off with 18 candidates, all hoping to impress Lord Sugar.
This is who is still left on the show:
- Avi Sharma, a city banker from London.
- Bradley Johnson, a director of a construction company from North Yorkshire.
- Dani Donovan, a hair salon owner from Hertfordshire.
- Denisha Kaur Bharj, a financial controller from Leicestershire.
- Gregory Ebbs, owner of Online Antiques Marketplace from Shropshire.
- Joe Phillips, a former Safari Guide from Worcestershire.
- Kevin D’Arcy, an accountant from Dublin.
- Mark Moseley, an owner of a pest control company from London.
- Marnie Swindells, a court advocate from London.
- Megan Hornby, an owner of a sweet shop and cafe from East Yorkshire.
- Reece Donnelly, a theatre school owner from Glasgow.
- Rochelle Anthony, a hair salon owner from Bedfordshire.
- Shannon Martin, a bridal boutique owner from West Yorkshire.
- Shazia Hussain, a technology recruiter from London.
- Simba Rwambiwa, a senior sales rep from Birmingham.
- Sohail Chowdhary, owner of a martial arts school from Southampton.
- Victoria Goulbourne, owner of an online sweet business from Merseyside.
Who has left The Apprentice so far?
Every week Lord Sugar sends one candidate packing, and they must leave the famous boardroom forever.
This is who has been fired so far are:
- Week One: Emma Browne, a senior account executive from County Kildare.
How can I watch The Apprentice?
The Apprentice can be watched on BBC One every Thursday night at 9pm.
The show runs for 12 weeks, and can also be watched on the BBC iPlayer.
The winner of season 17 will be announced during the final episode, which is predicted to air on March 23, 2023.
