The final of The Apprentice is just a few hours away and just two candidates are left. It comes after last week’s brutal interview stage.
The show was shaken-up in recent weeks as the long-time favourite was surprisingly fired in a stunning twist that caught viewers off guard. The cast was then trimmed even further in week 11 when the final five was whittled down to just two.
The remaining pair of hopefuls will be competing in one last task in a bid to secure the £250,000 investment. But what exactly could Lord Sugar be investing in?
Let’s take a look at all of the business plans from series 19.
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1. Emma Rothwell - fired task 1
“To evolve my already successful business to the next level. To create an online platform where anyone can upload their designs onto gifts and earn passive income. Creating a community of creators and consumers. To empower people who struggle with or can’t work a 9-5 to earn an income on their own terms.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston
2. Aoibheann Walsh - fired task 2
“I have designed a unique patented utility belt specifically for hairdressers, makeup artists, and costume designers on the go. In my experience within the beauty and hair industry, I noticed a significant problem: the tools that artists typically wear are often not functional, ergonomic, or aesthetically appealing, nor was there any focus on hygiene. This realisation drove me to create a tool belt that is not only ergonomic but also enhances the entire creative process.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston
3. Carlo Brancati - fired task 3
“My business plan is to develop a user-friendly online platform that connects patients with the most reputable hair transplant clinics worldwide. The platform will solve the challenge of navigating a crowded market, where many clinics claim to be the best, by providing a trusted, easy-to-use resource for comparing clinics, accessing expert advice, and making well-informed decisions about hair restoration.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston
4. Nadia Suliaman - fired task 4
“Introducing a new luxury product range with a twist, which incorporates an online application and members club for hairdressers, barbers and customers to interact with each other. The idea is to take the customer on the full journey and to be recognised as a one-stop destination for all hair, beauty barbering and retail product needs. The second element of the business plan is to expand into more locations across the UK and globally.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston
5. Dr. Jana Denzel - left task 5
“My business plan is clear: scale up into a national force in the dental industry, offering exceptional care and innovative products. We currently offer general and cosmetic dentistry services, and we’ve recently launched our own oral healthcare product line, starting with a premium teeth-whitening kit.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston
6. Jonny Heaver - fired task 6
“My business plan is to scale my business by expanding into targeted locations across the country and appointing regional directors with local knowledge to oversee them. Many large tutoring companies are based in London and grow online, which results in an impersonal service with tutors who have no local knowledge. As a business whose only asset is people, Lord Sugar's investment would be used for targeted marketing and training.” | BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston Photo: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston