Oliver Nohl-Oser(01 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 33
Profession: Owner of a food distribution business
In his own words: “Sometimes I feel like James Bond when I’m in my suit.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Rebecca Jeffrey(02 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 31
Profession: Owner of a design and marketing business
In her own words: “I’m proof that you can get things done without whinging.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Samuel Boateng(03 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 27
Profession: Sales manager
In his own words: “My creativity, my passion, my charm, and my likeability all roll into one, creating one perfect guy.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Grainne McCoy(04 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 31
Profession: Make-up studio owner
In her own words: “I need guidance and a little bit of mentoring to help me make that first million.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Courtney Wood(05 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 29
Profession: Owner of a novelty gift company
In his own words: “How would I describe myself in one sentence? I'll give you one word: 'awesome'.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Aleksandra King(06 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 38
Profession: Owner of a business consultancy firm
In her own words: “Like the Tasmanian devil in the famous cartoon, I will torpedo my way through to the win.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Jessica Cunningham(07 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 29
Profession: Online fashion entrepreneur
In her own words: “A motto I live by is: there is no competition if you're already winning.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
JD O'Brien(08 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 37
Owner: Beachwear company
In his own words: “I won’t suffer fools. I will get upset by other candidates who don’t know their arse from their elbow.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Dillon St. Paul(09 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 37
Profession: Art director at a fashion magazine
In his own words: “Sometimes batting the eyelashes can get you a lot in business. Hence, the mascara comes in handy – so they can see those lashes.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Karthik Nagesan(10 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 33
Profession: Owner of IT consultancy company
In his own words: “If I wanted to be like everyone else, I’d have waxed my monobrow.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Sofiane Khelfa(11 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 32
Profession: Senior sales executive
In his own words: “The best survivors in the world are the people who adapt, and I’m the best at adapting. I’m like a chameleon. I adapt to anything, anywhere, anytime.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Natalie Hughes(12 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 30
Profession: Hair and beauty salon owner
In her own words: “I started at a young age, I'm a hustler, I've got the hustler’s ambition.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Paul Sullivan(13 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 38
Profession: Owner of a marketing agency
In his own words: “I'll play the team when I need to be part of the team, but I'm here to win; I'm not here to make up the numbers.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Michelle Niziol(14 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 35
Profession: Owner of a property consultancy company
In her own words: “I work 15 to 17 hours every day. 100 per cent, I'm a workaholic.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Frances Bishop(15 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 25
Profession: Owner of a children's clothes company
In her own words: “I’m a pocket rocket. I’m quite fiery and live by the rule ‘kill them with kindness’.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Mukai Noiri(16 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 36
Profession: Digital marketing manager
In his own words: "I feel sorry for Lord Sugar, past contestants have been weak." (credit:BBCBoundless)
Alana Spencer(17 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 24
Profession: Cake company owner
In her own words: “I'll stop at nothing to get what I want.” (credit:BBCBoundless)
Trishna Thakrar(18 of18)
Open Image ModalAge: 28
Profession: Recruiter
In her own words: “My only tactic is to be myself; this alone will make sure I win.” (credit:BBCBoundless)