TONI Laites has opened up about her Celebrity Apprentice stint and explained ‘I’m not just a dumb Love Islander.’

The reality star, 25, is attending tonight’s annual , which celebrates the best British and international contributions to TV.

2026 BAFTA Television Awards With P&O Cruises - ArrivalsToni Laites has opened up about her Celebrity Apprentice stint and explained “I’m not just a dumb Love Islander” Credit: Getty BAFTA Television Awards With P&O Cruises 2026 - ArrivalsThe reality star, 25, was attending tonight’s annual British Academy TV Awards ceremony Credit: Getty

Speaking on the , Toni told The Sun: “I just filmed , so that will be new.

“The series…I’ll be bringing the glamour.

“I don’t think a lot of people expected a Love Islander to do somethung like that.

“I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and to be taken more seriously because I’m not stupid.”

NINTCHDBPICT001074661273Toni is competing in the upcoming series of Celebrity Apprentice Credit: BBC BAFTA Television Awards With P&O Cruises 2026 - ArrivalsToni narrowly missed bumping into her ex Cach Mercer as they attended the BAFTA Television Awards Credit: Getty The BRIT Awards 2026 - ArrivalsThe pair split back in March after seven months together Credit: Getty 'Love Island' TV Show, Series 12, The Live Final, Mallorca, Spain - 04 Aug 2025The couple were embroiled in a fiery row at the Brit Awards ceremony in February Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

When asked if she showed she’s more than a , Toni replied: “I know for a fact I did.

“There were some serious presenters like and , and people like DJ Spooney. There was a great mix of people.”

Toni smiled and nodded after being asked if she did well on the show.

And when asked what it was like being in Lord Sugar’s presence, Toni revealed: “He’s a scary man that’s for sure, the rumours are true.

“It’s really serious. It’s a lot more serious that bikinis and the way you look.”

Toni excitedly revealed that she can’t wait to watch the show once it’s aired on TV screens.

She concluded: “I think because I’ve had a real job the most recently all of my real life skills were great in the show.

“I just can’t wait to watch it, I’m excited for this one.”

Meanwhile, narrowly missed a very awkward run-in as they arrived at the TV moments after one another.

Two months on from their messy breakup, the reality stars were stood just meters away from each other on the .

As Cach arrived to the ceremony, the reality hunk was snapped speaking to press with Toni spotted just meters behind him.

The former flames did not appear to interact with each other and kept thing strictly professional .

The pair split back in March after seven months together and have since unfollowed each other on .

Things first went south for the two when they were at the Brit Awards ceremony in February.

Just a few hours after their public bust-up, Toni and Cach then on Instagram.