The Apprentice (UK) 2008

Snake Plisken · 04-06-2008 10:38PM

Lucinda wouldn't have fitted in to the Sugar world, she admitted so on the your fired show, Alex is a bollicks for hanging Lucinda in the boardroom, looks like the winner will be from the Lee/Claire team next week, although Lee looks like he falls to bits on some of the clips, should be good to see all the fired guys back.
Also wasn't that comidian guy funny on the your fired show, he did great impressions of of the finalists, don't know his name but very funny guy

anotherlostie · 04-06-2008 10:39PM

I disagree. I think Lucinda was a less suitable apprentice. Helene made a very good point about so many of the tasks being related to sales, which was not her forte. Lucinda behaved like a weasel when she was being managed, and Sir Alan would have been aware of that.

Lee's interview was cringeworthy - poor guy having his spelling laid out like that for all to see. Interesting to see 4 of them make it, especially when Sir Alan told them at the start that 3 would be fired.

Absolutely loved You're Fired tonight, and glad to hear there is a double bill next week. The comedian guy was hilarious when he was taking off Claire and discussing Alex's age.

Claire has to be the firm favourite now, especially judging by the trailer for next week demonstrating Alex's pitch!

staker · 04-06-2008 10:41PM

paul kempsey winking at sas. "piss off" as only sas can say it- class!!!:D:pac::)

KnifeWRENCH · 04-06-2008 10:58PM

At the start of the Apprentice I thought Lucinda was hopeless and wouldn't last more than a few weeks. As the show went on I warmed to her a lot, and even if she's not the best suited candidate, she would be my favourite!

And definitely the best-dressed candidate in Apprentice history! :cool:

I have warmed to Helene a little bit - I thought she did well in the interviews, and she's excellent at defending herself.

I have disliked Alex from Day 1. Having seeing the way he treated Lucinda in the boardroom, I can honestly say he's my least favourite Apprentice candidate ever. At least Katie Hopkins, Michael Sophocles etc. were somewhat entertaining - Alex is dull, conniving and an all round gobshite!!

I don't mind who wins as long as it's not Alex. I still put my money on Claire though.

Utopia Parkway · 04-06-2008 11:15PM

square_igloo wrote: »

I have disliked Alex from Day 1. Having seeing the way he treated Lucinda in the boardroom, I can honestly say he's my least favourite Apprentice candidate ever. At least Katie Hopkins, Michael Sophocles etc. were somewhat entertaining - Alex is dull, conniving and an all round gobshite!!

He squealed like a pig tonight. Nobody likes a grass even if the others were quick to jump in after that.

KnifeWRENCH · 05-06-2008 12:00AM

Just saw this story on RTE's website:

RTE wrote:

The Apprentice star hurt in accident
Former 'The Apprentice' star Nicholas De Lacy Brown has reportedly been injured after a wall fell on him.

According to The Sun, the trainee barrister, who was the first to be fired on the current series of the BBC show, was walking past a building site when a lorry hit the wall and caused it to fall on top of him.

A source told the newspaper: "He was trapped for several agonising minutes and screaming in pain."

The report says that the 24-year-old has since undergone several operations and may be on crutches until next October.

http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0604/theapprentice.html

kerash · 05-06-2008 01:24AM

^^^ is it bad that i laughed a little when i read the above:o:D Poor ol Nicholas, hopefully he'll be grand tho!

I always love the interview week, thought Lucinda was the right one to go. Although i'd have booted Helena out also. Felt embarrassed for Lee over the whole lying on cv, sure everones done it but suppose he shoulda thought of that before going on tv. Alex was fairly quick to hang Lucinda out to dry, I dont think he'll be in the final 2 tho, Lee and Claire would be my vote. I'd like to see Lee win it at present.

Cyrus · 05-06-2008 08:32AM

what i dont get tho is why he bothered to lie

does doing 2 years in a catering college and then giving up or 4 months?

i dont think it made any difference in the context of his cv which had to be more experience based anyway

Our man in Havana · 05-06-2008 11:43AM

I understand why some of these people are on 100K + a year are applying for the job.
Does anyone know what Lucinda does for her 100+k a year?
I did like the way Clurr was described by one of the interviewers as cheap and a crap negotiator.

Cyrus · 05-06-2008 12:13PM

she is some sort of contractor, business analyst

to be fair 100k per year in london is not big money

ojewriej · 05-06-2008 12:20PM

She does Risk assesment.

Do you remember the stick she got from Sir Al, when he asked her to asses her chances of getting fired, and she said 1 in 3?

Thumpette · 05-06-2008 12:26PM

I just dont understand why Lee didnt use spell checker on his CV- and maybe get a friend or something to check it over for him.

What sort of emails would be be sending to customers in a business environment! Shocking.

I am Lee, Soory but I spel baad and i hafe never herd off speel chekr

Quality · 05-06-2008 12:36PM

Bit disappointed that only one getting sacked. There is going to be a lot to follow next week...

Poor Lee, what a mistake to make with his fictional CV.

Helene definitely got the sympathy vote.

Alex came accross as not being able to take criticism well.

Claire, Couldnt shut up could she, Although the flirting part of your fired was hilarious.

Looking forward to the final now....

fricatus · 05-06-2008 01:21PM

I disagree with most people on this thread about Alex's outburst against Lucinda in the boardroom. He was a bit of a snitch, but in fairness, his reasoning was sound, in that he's given up everything for the Apprentice, whereas Lucinda was just doing it as a little pet project.

For once I thought he grew a pair of b@lls...

staker wrote: »

paul kempsey winking at sas. "piss off" as only sas can say it- class!!!:D:pac::)

Best moment of the entire series so far!

Utopia Parkway · 05-06-2008 01:27PM

fricatus wrote: »

I disagree with most people on this thread about Alex's outburst against Lucinda in the boardroom. He was a bit of a snitch, but in fairness, his reasoning was sound, in that he's given up everything for the Apprentice, whereas Lucinda was just doing it as a little pet project.

For once I thought he grew a pair of b@lls...

Nah. Can't abide grasses.

Reminds me of workplace snitches who will hang someone out to dry to make themselves look good. Lowest of the low IMO.

pebblesjm · 05-06-2008 01:27PM

Aw poor Lucinda, really liked her!!! Think she'e far far better than the others, Claire's good too tho, but saying that Lucinda wouldn't have thrived in SAS's corp cos they like the underdog and the would als had something against her discriminating for her 'zanyness' :mad:

I thought she came across well in the interviews and for those who didn't see the finalists profiled on Mon night, she too had difficulties with her family and has ceased contact with them.....but did she whinge and whore it out like Helene (man????) NO she didn't she was dignified!! Helene is such a snake and not far behind is Alex....twerp. At this stage I would be rooting for Lee or Claire and even tho she annoys the hell out of me and her teeth are crooked (she's earning loads she could get that fixed and get a proper haircut!!!) I reckon Claire is the best for the job, SAS has a wee soft spot for her and I reckon he sees her as his little project.

Next week looks interesting...........:D

Utopia Parkway · 05-06-2008 01:31PM

Think Lee is in a difficult position now. Even if his team win Sugar is probably going to pick Claire.

If Alex and Helene win he'll probably pick Alex. Don't think he has much time for Helene.

Would be more interesting if the teams next week were Alex and Claire v Lee and Helene.

Cyrus · 05-06-2008 01:46PM

agree with the post above, didnt think of that, either way its looking like clare or alex, still you never know

elurhs · 05-06-2008 04:20PM

Re the teams, I think it's interesting he put the two weaker contestants on the same team, ie Alex and Helene. That way if/when Lee and Claire win, there will be a bit of tension as to who he will pick. TBH, he should have fired three of them like he was supposed to. I haven't liked Alex from day one. As long as he doesn't win, I don't care.

corcaighcailin9 · 05-06-2008 07:19PM

I couldn't believe it when he put the four candidates into the final. It doesn't really make any sense at all. I think Surallun has been a complete bottler this series what with almost firing Sophocles on numerous occasions and now creating a silly (imo) finale like this one.
If Alex and Helene win the last task, I can't see either of them being a good Apprentice. Alex has absolutely nothing about him, apart from his looks and apparent charm which has been lost on me tbh.
I think the two best candidates have been put on the same team and if they win, really can't see how he'll pick a winner. I think they're both great but after last night's performance by Lee, think the smart money's on Claire now.

Todoquetengo · 05-06-2008 07:30PM

Alex was a weasel, can't stand that guy, just want to slap him and he was sh!t in the interviews. Don't like the final with 4 in it, each finalist should be leading their own team and Alex and Helene don't deserve to be there anyway :mad:

And putting the 2 strongest together is strange, is he banking on them to win?? And if they do win how is that going to help him decide

Utopia Parkway · 05-06-2008 10:42PM

Think people are jumping the gun a bit presuming the two strongest are Claire and Lee. I think Sugar probably sees Claire and Alex as his two favourites. He's certainly given those two the most praise out of the final four.

Our man in Havana · 05-06-2008 11:11PM

I don't think it is that simple.

Sugar decides which team will win, it is not a selling task. So he could decide for his own reasons what team wins regardless of performance of the task and make his choice from there.

Jeapy · 06-06-2008 05:35PM

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Think people are jumping the gun a bit presuming the two strongest are Claire and Lee. I think Sugar probably sees Claire and Alex as his two favourites. He's certainly given those two the most praise out of the final four.

+1 I don't see much to write home about with Lee.

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Think Lee is in a difficult position now. Even if his team win Sugar is probably going to pick Claire.

If Alex and Helene win he'll probably pick Alex. Don't think he has much time for Helene.

Would be more interesting if the teams next week were Alex and Claire v Lee and Helene.

Exactly what i thought.

fricatus wrote: »

I disagree with most people on this thread about Alex's outburst against Lucinda in the boardroom. He was a bit of a snitch, but in fairness, his reasoning was sound, in that he's given up everything for the Apprentice, whereas Lucinda was just doing it as a little pet project.

For once I thought he grew a pair of b@lls...

Too right. I think SAS saw something he liked in Alex when he spoke up. Why else would he have kept Claire when she was annoying him so bad, and same for Michael? I think Alex was right to stand up and say it too. Lucinda was good, but was a bit loopy and if she didnt really even want the job at all (oh sorry, need the job), she shouldnt have been kept.
Away next week for the final

(sun holiday

)

Topmanager · 06-06-2008 05:41PM

Claire to be the next Apprentice....

Axwell · 06-06-2008 05:51PM

I think the way the final is being done this year is a bit of a farse really and they should have stuck to the normal format. The way he has the teams split its really Alex vs Claire cos i cant see Lee or Helene being offered the job considering the way they came out of the interviews. He likes the fact he could take a young guy like Alex with talent and shape him and he obviously thinks Claire is a great sales woman. Alex also proved he is great at sales in the car task and the fact he works on comission only shows determination.
Also its not just the 2 teams of 2 hes bringing back people to help them like before so that throws the extra dimension of bickering and not liking the person you are working. So i think in the end it comes down to which team wins either Alex or Claire and thats your winner, the fact Lee and Helene are still there is just making up the numbers and trying to mix things up a bit in my opinion.
Would like to see Alex win it cos he has done well, as was said in the interviews I think Claire has just shut her mouth cos she was told to and she hasnt changed a bit behind it all. Shes too gobby and reminds me of Vicky Pollard.
Alex to win with Lee scaring people away with hispterodactyl impression and cauing the loss for Claires team.

Acid_Violet · 06-06-2008 09:39PM

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Nah. Can't abide grasses.

Reminds me of workplace snitches who will hang someone out to dry to make themselves look good. Lowest of the low IMO.

Agree. There's no merit in achievement if you only get it by putting someone down, as opposed to simply being better than them.

Acid_Violet · 06-06-2008 09:42PM

Think it's a very deliberate decision that Claire and Lee were put together. I reckon that those two stronger all-rounded contestants were put there because in reality SAS has narrowed it down to them. Will be shocked if they don't 'win' and if he doesn't pick one of them.

Personally, I would've liked to see Lucinda or Raef win. Ah well, such if life.

Btw, SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME if I can see the profile of the finalists anywhere on ze interwebs?

anotherlostie · 06-06-2008 11:50PM

Acid_Violet wrote: »

Btw, SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME if I can see the profile of the finalists anywhere on ze interwebs?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/

Then click on any of the contestants' pictures to see their profile.

Cork · 08-06-2008 12:05PM

pebblesjm wrote: »

Aw poor Lucinda, really liked her!!! Think she'e far far better than the others

Have to agree.

She showed personality and leadership.

Showing doubt about a job after a grueling interview is normal.

Lucinda was much better than the others.

The Apprentice (UK) 2008

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