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The Apprentice series launch is branded 'stale' by viewers who say the show is 'past its sell by date' with its tired format, 'carbon copy' candidates and block colour outfits
The Apprentice has been called 'stale' and 'past its sell by date' by viewers after they launched their new series on Thursday night.
During the challenge, an embarrassing cockup in the kitchen resulted in one team garnishing fish cakes in sweet crumble instead of breadcrumbs as the rival group served up cold food 45 minutes after it had left the oven. And time overran during the abseiling part of the task to such an extent that project manager Virdi left his paying customers with just four minutes to enjoy a half hour long Scottish country dance lesson – because they had to get the train home. Contestants including yoga company owner Onyeka Nweze, Maura Rath, Noor Bouziane, Raj Chohan and Sam Saadet (top row L-R) are competing for Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment
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