BBC’s The Apprentice returned tonight with a BANG as Lord Alan Sugar ruthlessly axed not one but two contestants in the first episode.
The famous businessman is known for his brutal firings and
Project manager Nikki Jetha was the first to be axed by Lord Sugar after half the team returned from the task nearly two hours lateCredit: BBC
by this years hopefuls as he angrily laid into them during the first boardroom in Hong Kong.
For their first task Lord Sugar to one of the world’s most vibrant trading hubs, tasked with securing nine items at knock down prices.
The two teams had to juggle unknown geography, tight deadlines and business basics and one team spectacularly failed, costing them two group members ALREADY.
Under the microscope and lined up for firing was the girls team after they managed to pin down a measly two items out of nine.
To top things off half of their team was almost two hours late to the finish line and Apprentice fans will know how important punctuality is to Lord Sugar.
After deliberating with Baroness Karen Brady and Tim, Lord Sugar pointed his finger at project manager Nikki Jetha and sub team leader Georgina Newton and said his famous “You’re Fired” line.
The axed duo were “devastated” to be the first contestants sent home.
Speaking on her show exit Georgina said: “I was devastated. I spent two weeks feeling sorry for myself but then I picked myself back up, put myself back together and then cracked on ready for the next thing.
Georgina confessed she didn’t think she deserved to be sent packing.
She said: “I probably contributed more than anybody on my team, and I think for the show, the person that contributes the least should go home.
The first episode of the 20th season kicked off in Hong Kong and it proved quite the challenge for this years hopefulsCredit: BBC
“I thought a had a few more weeks at least left in me.”
Meanwhile Nikki said: “Disappointed, of course. I didn’t get to show more of me and what I’m capable of, but I definitely don’t feel defeated. You know, I stepped forward, I took a risk and I own the outcome.
“I’d rather be fired for stepping up than staying safe in the background.”
The girl’s first project manager Nikki admitted: “There were some people who weren’t team players, and they didn’t contribute. You know, they spent more time complaining and moaning, as opposed to giving ideas and working out how we can push forward.”
Nikki claimed she signed up to the series to show other mums that “you don’t have to put yourself last, and you can still go after more.”
The Apprentice continues next Thursday at 9:00pm on BBC ONE.
The Apprentice kicked off with a bang and Lord Sugar certainly didn’t seem happy with the girl’s performance this week as he fired twoCredit: BBC
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