THE CELEBRITY Apprentice is set to return to our screens after six years away – as Lord Sugar replaces Tim Campbell with a familiar face.
The much loved business show will be making a snow filled return this festive period as a treat ahead of the milestone
The Celebrity Apprentice is set to return to our screens after six years away – as Lord Sugar replaces Tim Campbell with a familiar faceCredit: Unknown
Carol Vorderman, Michelle Mone, Ruby Wax, Fiona Phillips, and Patsy Palmer took part in The Celebrity Apprentice in 2009Credit: Handout
Gok Wan, Gerald Ratner, Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, and Jack Dee also took part in the reality showCredit: Handout
For the first time ever, will be partnering with Pudsey for to bring viewers two, one-hour episodes set in snowy setting of Lapland.
will head to reindeer-filled Lapland, where they will face the biggest challenge yet – to create a magical festive biscuit.
will then have to pitch their gingerbread biscuits to the biggest UK retailers, who will then, for the first time in the show’s history, sell the biscuits in stores across the UK.
A percentage of profits will be going to BBC Children in Need and the celebrities’ biscuits will hit the supermarket shelves in time for Christmas.
Viewers will be able to get involved for the first time, through purchasing products to help raise for a great cause.
But there is a twist – because ’s trusted advisor, will be joined by to stand alongside her.
Publishing guru, Mike will fill in for , who was unable to make the filming dates.
As part of the BBC show, the celebrities visited Children in Need-funded project Chickenshed Theatre Trust to offer the kids a taste of their biscuits.
Chickenshed supports disabled children and those with additional needs.
The celeb spin offs first began in 2007, at first for , featuring Piers, and Corrie star Maureen Lipman.
The second was in 2008 for Sport Relief with a line up that included , , Michelle Mone and .
A third Apprentice was staged in 2019 with the likes of , and signing up.
The new series is due to air next year,taking part as part of the show’s 20th anniversary.
The Sun previously revealed the full line up as more stars joined .
The Five biggest moments of The Apprenitice
THE Apprentice has been a fan favourite ever since it burst onto the box in 2005.
Here we take a look at five of the over the years on the hit show.
Tim Campbell – Former London Underground transport manager won the first series of the reality show in 2005. He is now one of Lord Sugar’s aides on the show.
Sarah Lynn and James White – For the first and only time in the show’s history, in 2017.
Amy Anzel – Season 16’s fired candidate from the final celebration show, after a tit-for-tat exchange over Lord Sugar’s mocking tweets.
Michelle Dewberry – Telecoms consultant won the second series of the show in 2006. However, after winning a six-figure job with Lord Sugar she lasted just four months before she sensationally quit.
Selena Waterman-Smith – We’re used to tensions running high in the boardroom, but in 2015 a disagreement between two candidates spilled over – for the first time – into a physical bust-up. Events manager was given a verbal warning by show bosses for her role in an off-camera scrap with Charleine Wain
Paul Broadbent, Director of Programmes at Naked, said: “We are delighted to announce The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials.
“Not only will the two special episodes be immensely entertaining, but the biscuits made and sold in the lead up to the show airing will be raising vital funds for BBC Children in Need – it’s a win win.
“ has always been the ultimate test of business acumen and resilience.
“Now, with well-known faces stepping up to the challenge, we can’t wait to see how they fare under pressure.”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC, added: “Viewers can look forward to the celebrity candidates facing the ultimate festive challenge of creating their own biscuits in aid of BBC Children in Need with plenty of seasonal surprises along the way too.
“Before they face Lord Sugar in the boardroom who will decide who has been naughty and who has been nice!”
Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at BBC Children in Need, shared: “This is the first time we have partnered with The Celebrity Apprentice.
“The spirit of Christmas embodies kindness, generosity and giving, so it’s especially exciting that – for the first time ever- the product created during the show will be available in stores, with proceeds going directly to BBC Children in Need.
“Right now, we’re only able to fund one in six organisations that ask us for support, so every pound raised will help us reach children across the UK who are most in need, during these most challenging of times for young people.”
Lord Sugar’s aide, Tim Campbell will be replaced with fan favourite Mike SoutarCredit: BBC
The Celebrity Christmas Specials will air later this yearCredit: BBC
The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials will air later this year on and BBCiPlayer.
