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The Apprentice UK 2018

dark crystal

Sr'Alan is back baby!

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-apprentice/news/a866659/the-apprentice-uk-2018-start-date-lord-sugar-new-series/

Tune in on Wednesday October 3rd for a brand new series and a brand new set of egomaniacal buffons looking for investment in their businesses.

Can't wait!!

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sullivlo

Week 2. Who will annoy me.

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seligehgit wrote: »

Only realised Sir Alan was back last night.:eek:

Am I in a majority of one in thinking this year's contestants appear to be the worst crop ever??

I thought they simply appalling.

The boys team leader is the spitting image of Pogba!

Theres only been one real episode yet so its a bit early to tell but I think last years were the worst crop ever.

So bad, AMS couldn't decide which was the least worst of the finalists and hired both.

The Iron Giant

In fairness I think every year we say it's the worst bunch yet.

I will say though that last year's winners were probably the weakest yet by a long shot (since the switch to investment rather than a job) and I'd hope to God that there's a few better than them this year.

_Kaiser_

Just watched it myself. On the balance of it, Jackie should have gone, but lips was very annoying and would have probably wrecked my head.

I probably would have fired both just to shake things up.

I think lots more weeks of car crash telly ahead though!

seligehgit

Only realised Sir Alan was back last night.:eek:

Am I in a majority of one in thinking this year's contestants appear to be the worst crop ever??

I thought they simply appalling.

The boys team leader is the spitting image of Pogba!

everlast75

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

No they didn’t choose any team names which is unusual as it’s normally the first think they do.

I spotted that too. However, they usually (I think) come up with the name in the house, on the first task. They didn't, this time, get to the house until after the first task? Just a thought.

TJ Mackie wrote: »

Isn't it all scripted though? Didn't plenty of people come out and reveal that it wasn't just the boardroom, but the whole show - tasks and all - that are scripted?

Scripted, I don't think so. Edited to within an inch of its life - yes.

One thing I noted this time, a strategy that I had never really noticed before was - the tactic used by the "mom-trepreneur" *shudder* of defending the team leader before she selected the two to be called back in. Probably was used hundreds of times but oul dimwit here just noticed it on this episode.

BTW - we have a pool in the office. My two which I picked from a bag were "lips" and Mr. I want to win an oscar! FML

SimonTemplar

I wish they'd get rid of the stupid shot of the fired person getting into the taxi. It is pointless and most fans of the show know that it is filmed by all candidates in advance.

As for the new season, I'm also glad Lips is gone. She would have been a headwrecker. Jasmine seems to be fairly level headed so I expect her to last a while unless she makes a major mistake.

You have to admire the raw enthusiasm of the Kayode - he seems genuinely delighted to be there.

As usual though, it takes a few weeks to get a handle on everyone.

dinneenp

TJ Mackie wrote: »

Isn't it all scripted though? Didn't plenty of people come out and reveal that it wasn't just the boardroom, but the whole show - tasks and all - that are scripted?

Not scripted but obviously doesn't flow as smoothly. The boardroom takes hours, read that when they go into a shop/premises have to get written consent etc. from store owner.

Galwayguy35

Good decision getting rid of the one with the fish lips, I'd say she didn't make up with Jasmine either because it didn't show them having a hug at the end.

She was the most ignorant person I've seen on the show for a long time.

jr86

TJ Mackie wrote: »

There's been a few past contestants who have said it was scripted.

There was also a store owner in London who described how he had a some producers come in and say they were going to use his shop, and would he agree to take a price that was way below asking. He said no, they said he was silly to turn down exposure on national TV, and he said he'd rather not be seen on TV being bullied into taking a loss on his product.

Also read somewhere that they use the same casting agency as Geordie Shore, TOWIE and the likes.

That's not 'scripted'

The whole process itself - as in who is fired when, who wins the show/each task, who saves who and so on is all completely legit, even if there might be some manipulation at play in each case

Anyhow, I missed this Wednesday but I'll probably wait till week 3 or 4 to start watching proper when I can actually get to know everyone from the off

The Iron Giant

TJ Mackie wrote: »

There's been a few past contestants who have said it was scripted.

There was also a store owner in London who described how he had a some producers come in and say they were going to use his shop, and would he agree to take a price that was way below asking. He said no, they said he was silly to turn down exposure on national TV, and he said he'd rather not be seen on TV being bullied into taking a loss on his product.

Also read somewhere that they use the same casting agency as Geordie Shore, TOWIE and the likes.

I'd agree that there's a layer of setting up for sure. Given that any shop would have to sign a waiver for footage to be used, I'd say producers front-run to various shops to get clearance but the actual negotiations or presentations and products that are made in other episodes are completely unscripted.

I hadn't heard about the casting agencies before but I did read Alan Sugars book previously where he spoke about it (I think) but have forgotten what was said. I'd say that they'd naturally go to casting agencies looking for people with business plans as they need 'personalities' rather than having 16 level headed business people but none of it is staged nor are there stooges in the process.

So I'd say it's not scripted at all but there's certainly teeing up by production to get waivers and certain persons or businesses to appear as otherwise the show wouldn't be able to function.

Saying that, I do know that the end of the final boardroom is scripted in so far as both contestants are told to act out if they won.

TJ Mackie

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Not at all.

None of it is scripted.

There's been a few past contestants who have said it was scripted.

There was also a store owner in London who described how he had a some producers come in and say they were going to use his shop, and would he agree to take a price that was way below asking. He said no, they said he was silly to turn down exposure on national TV, and he said he'd rather not be seen on TV being bullied into taking a loss on his product.

Also read somewhere that they use the same casting agency as Geordie Shore, TOWIE and the likes.

dinneenp

You'd think that if you were going to be a contestant on the show you'd do some research into how best to approach the buy X items task.

The level of chaos, conflict and disorganization is mind boggling. I guess that's what makes the show interesting.

I always think that the contestants who get fired on week 1 must be absolutely gutted. You're excited about being on the show and 'gone in 60 minutes'!

pyramuid man

Just happened to stumble upon the new series last night. Wasn't a bad episode overall but lips was so annoying. The boardroom was great and Jasmine played it perfectly if you ask me.

There were plenty of veiled insults and she was clear and concise in her arguments as to why the rest of the team was so bad and she did the best she could with the team she had.

Lips was safe until Jasmine bought up the argument in the cafe after they lost the challenge. It's one thing to feel like you don't belong somewhere or out of your depth but to automatically assume everyone else thinks they are better than you and react to this by getting extremely aggressive is a terrible trait to have.

If lips thought that the Jasmine felt she was better than her and pretty much attacked her for this, how would she work with Sir Alan or anyone else for that matter?

The Iron Giant

TJ Mackie wrote: »

Isn't it all scripted though? Didn't plenty of people come out and reveal that it wasn't just the boardroom, but the whole show - tasks and all - that are scripted?

Not at all.

None of it is scripted.

yerwanthere123

TJ Mackie wrote: »

Isn't it all scripted though? Didn't plenty of people come out and reveal that it wasn't just the boardroom, but the whole show - tasks and all - that are scripted?

No?

TJ Mackie

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

The cardinal rule of week 1 is always to do as little as possible as there'll always be someone who messes up or is obnoxious enough to get the boot.

Anyone who puts their head above the parapet in the first week is fair game.

Isn't it all scripted though? Didn't plenty of people come out and reveal that it wasn't just the boardroom, but the whole show - tasks and all - that are scripted?

The Iron Giant

The cardinal rule of week 1 is always to do as little as possible as there'll always be someone who messes up or is obnoxious enough to get the boot.

Anyone who puts their head above the parapet in the first week is fair game.

refusetolose

lips never stood a chance

Jamie2k9

Knew the American would be safe but didn't see "lips" going so soon but she did annoy me by the end. See a lot of rowing this series and while its episode one I would struggle to get on with most of them.

Hannibal_Smith

djemba djemba wrote: »

Did I miss the team names?

Wondered the same

Meauldsegosha

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Missed it tonight and didn't record it - any idea if/when it is repeated before next week's episode airs?

Someone said earlier in the thread that it’s repeated on Sunday about 11.30pm.

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Missed it tonight and didn't record it - any idea if/when it is repeated before next week's episode airs?

Meauldsegosha

djemba djemba wrote: »

Did I miss the team names?

No they didn’t choose any team names which is unusual as it’s normally the first think they do.

The Iron Giant

djemba djemba wrote: »

Did I miss the team names?

Good spot! I don't think they made names this episode.

Probably makes sense to give them a few weeks, they're usually grievously awful.

djemba djemba

Did I miss the team names?

mloc123

dark crystal wrote: »

I knew Jackie would be saved just because of the clips from future episodes at the beginning

Glad lilo lips went - her accent and manner would go right through you. She would have been a nightmare to manage.

Malta looks beautiful, though. Next summer holiday sorted methinks...

Gozo is nicer, well worth a visit.

I assume his main reason for sacking her was that he could not look at those lips.

Mantis Toboggan

Surprised lips went thought it would have been the American. Delighted as she's not there to win, just survive and try get herself on big brother.

dark crystal

I knew Jackie would be saved just because of the clips from future episodes at the beginning

Glad lilo lips went - her accent and manner would go right through you. She would have been a nightmare to manage.

Malta looks beautiful, though. Next summer holiday sorted methinks...

The Iron Giant

She seemed like a nightmare. Her jumping in on negotiations was awful.

I probably would have fired the American girl though, utter cowardice pushing Jasmine into PM was pathetic.