The Apprentice marked the start of its huge 20th series with a shock double firing. Lord Alan Sugar had plenty of tricks up his sleeves to start the big anniversary run.
First premiering all the way back in February 2005, the show has become a firm fixture in the TV calendar ever since. The BBC show has returned once again - with more candidates than ever.
The twenty hopefuls were sent to Hong Kong for a classic Apprentice challenge. Sent to find a series of items across the former British territory - it resulted in a shock double firing.
The Apprentice is set to continue tonight (February 5) at 9pm on BBC One. This week, the remaining candidates will have to make a children’s story and audiobook - what could possibly go wrong?
Remind yourself what businesses the hopefuls are dreaming of securing investment in. The winner will get a cash injection of £250,000 from Lord Alan Sugar.
But who has left the process already and which of the candidates are still in? Here’s all you need to know:
5. Conor Galvin
He explained: "Extra! Extra! Read all about Press Print Paper. A photobooth with a storytelling twist, turning a simple snapshot into a personalised keepsake. With Press Print Paper, every photo becomes its own story and every event guest becomes the cover star. Whether it’s a vintage newspaper, a comic book cover, a wanted poster, an art deco print or a circus- themed design, I want to bring storytelling into weddings, birthdays and corporate events, creating fun, unique and memorable prints that people will still smile at years later." | BBC Photo: BBC
6. Dan Miller
He explained: "I have a student recruitment company called Young Professionals that specifically helps students in school and university secure opportunities with companies via their apprenticeship, graduate and work experience programmes. We work with some of the world’s biggest companies such as PwC, Goldman Sachs and Linklaters looking after their early careers attraction and marketing campaigns for their early career roles." | BBC Photo: BBC
7. Harry Clough
He explained: "My business is Makemyday, a free food and drinks subscription box. The customer will receive one box every month, for free. After signing up and answering a few questions, the customer will receive a free box each month with products chosen for them. It’s the opportunity for people to try new things and find their favourite food and drink products. It’s the ultimate marketing tool for a food or drink brand. They pay to be included and can target their key audience, while our members enjoy trying lots of different products completely for free, all they have to do is fill out a questionnaire afterwards. For a brand, it is the most targeted marketing tool they can find, for our members it is the best way to try new things." | BBC Photo: BBC
8. Karishma Vijay
She explained: "I am seeking investment to elevate my current business “Kishkin - the Skincare Miracle” into a global obsession. Over-consumption has become a growing issue in beauty as people invest huge amounts into ineffective yet REALLY well marketed products to achieve their dream skin with every new “viral product launch”, at the expense of their bank balance and skin barrier. Kishkin is a skincare-infused beauty brand that creates powerful and potent products that simplify a lengthy trend-driven skincare routine and most supremely, work wonders - or as I like to say, miracles." | BBC Photo: BBC