These Are The 18 Candidates Vying For An Investment On The New Series Of The Apprentice

A music producer, yoga guru and not one but two pie company owners are among those battling it out.
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Alan Sugar posing with the 18 new Apprentice candidates
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Feeling a little blue about the fact the current series of The Traitors is almost over? Well, we’ve got news to keep reality TV fans happy.

Not only are we mere days away from the new series of The Apprentice, which launches on Thursday 1 February, the show has also unveiled the candidates for this year’s run.

And we’re happy to report the group is as eclectic as ever – and their introductory taglines are just as wonderfully cringe.

Get to know the new group of hopefuls below...

Amina Khan

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Apprentice candidate Amina Khan
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From: Ilford

Current Job: Pharmacist and business owner

She says: “When I was 13 years old, I remember sitting in school one day and made a pact to myself that I would do whatever it takes to become a millionaire. Having grown up in an underprivileged background with two immigrant parents trying to make ends meet, I have been relentlessly grinding since then to get to where I am today.”

Dr Asif Munaf

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The Apprentice hopeful Dr Asif Munaf
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From: Sheffield 

Current Job: Wellness brand owner

He says: “I’ve got an extremely high IQ. I’ve got an extremely high bench press. And to top it off, I’m quite good on the eyes.”

Flo Edwards

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The Apprentice candidate Flo Edwards
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From: Recruitment consultant

Current Job: London

She says: “My warning to the other candidates? Don’t underestimate me. I’m here to win.”

Foluso Falade

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The Apprentice hopeful Foluso Falade
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From: Manchester

Current Job: Project manager

She says: ” With my people-focused attitude, I plan on building an empire in an ethical way, whilst raising up inspiring people along the way.”

Jack Davies

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Jack Davies in his Apprentice promo photo
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From: Bristol

Current Job: Recruitment director

He says: “Failure is never an option.”

Maura Rath

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Maura Rath is one of Alan Sugar's new potential Apprentices
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From: Wexford

Current Job: Yoga company owner

She says: “I deserve Lord Sugar’s investment because my business promotes positivity and well-being, in a profitable and scalable way, with five income streams.”

Noor Bouziane

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The Apprentice hopeful Noor Bouziane
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From: Liverpool

Current Job: Jewellery company owner

She says: “I have competitiveness in my blood. I will go to any length to win this process.”

Oliver Medworth

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Oliver Medworth is another of Alan Sugar's new arrivals
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From: Yorkshire

Current Job: Sales executive

He says: “I am a selling machine. I work the markets selling gin and tonic and there aren’t many customers that leave without buying.” 

Onyeka Nweze

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The Apprentice candidate Onyeka Nweze
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From: London

Current Job: Chartered company secretary

She says: “If Lord Sugar is ready to make some serious money, then he needs me... my business is going to be making 10 million within the first five years.”

Paul Bowen

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The Apprentice hopeful Paul Bowen
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 From: Lancashire

Current Job: Pie company director

He says: “I have great ideas and great business acumen, along with a work hard attitude. My organisation and planning is my weakness. But with Lord Sugar’s strategy and my passion and ideas, I could make him Lord of the Pies.”

Dr. Paul Midha

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Dr Paul Midha is hoping for an investment from Alan Sugar
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From: Leeds

Current Job: Dental group owner

He says: “Presenting a product-based business plan to Lord Sugar, I aim to revolutionise the healthcare attire market.”

Phil Turner

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The Apprentice hopeful Phil Turner
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From: Bognor Regis

Current Job: Pie company owner

He says: “I live by the motto ‘we win or we learn’. There is no failure that I have encountered in business or life that has not been necessary for growth. Failure is necessary for success.” 

Rachel Woolford 

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Fitness enthusiast Rachel is hoping for Alan Sugar's investment
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From: Leeds

Current Job: Boutique fitness studio owner

She says: “For a long time, I did absolutely everything in my business - teaching classes, payroll, cleaning, accounts - you name it, I was doing it. Once I learnt that it’s ok to delegate and outsource some of these jobs, I started to scale my business. I finally understood the phrase “work on your business, not in it”.

Raj Chohan

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The Apprentice candidate Raj Chohan
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From: Leamington Spa

Current Job: Mortgage broker

She says: “I want to be the UK’s leading lady within the bridging world of finance [and] a multi-millionaire by 50!”

Sam Saadet 

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The Apprentice's Sam Saadet
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 From: Essex

Current Job: Pre and post-natal fitness coachc

He/she says: “I am one of the savviest, go-getting women I know! This business is all focused on something I am very passionate about whilst also making money too - it’s a win win.”

Steve Darken

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The Apprentice hopeful Steve Darken
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From: London

Current Job: Management consultant

He says: “Don’t judge me by my suit and tie – I’m not just another corporate!”

Tre Lowe

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Tre Lowe is another of Alan Sugar's candidates
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From: London

Current Job: Music and wellness entrepreneur

He says: “People think I am a cool dude. But underneath all of that, I am a super-geek. I have always had a fascination with how things work.” 

Virdi Singh Mazaria

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Music producer Virdi Singh Mazaria is a candidate on the new series of The Apprentice
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From: Leicester

Current Job: Music producer

He says: “DJ. Host. MC. The other candidates are just extras on my journey to the top.”