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:
9. Kieran McCartney
He explained: "For the past ten years, I’ve been matching people with their dream homes and negotiating like a pro. I know the property game inside out, the wins, the pressure, and the graft it takes to succeed. But now it's time to stop building someone else's business and start building my own. With Lord Sugar's investment, I can put a decade of experience, hustle and personality into a venture that has my name written all over it and prove I'm worth every penny." | BBC Photo: BBC
10. Lawrence Rosenberg
He explained: "My business plan is to reinvent public relations for the modern era, delivering smarter, faster, and more transparent PR through intelligent automation, without losing the human touch that drives meaningful media outcomes. The plan is to supercharge PR professionals, not replace them, giving top talent the tools to do five times the work without burning out or getting bogged down in admin." | BBC Photo: BBC
11. Levi Hague
He explained: "My business, Living Forever Memories Ltd, specialises in personalised pet cremation urns, offering custom- engraved designs. Each urn is crafted with care to help families honour their pets in a truly meaningful way. I plan to scale production, expand into the pet cremation service sector, and establish Living Forever Memories as a globally recognised brand within the cremation industry." | BBC Photo: BBC
12. Marcus Donkoh
He explained: "My plan is to scale my business, Mavade, into the first global grooming and lifestyle conglomerate, building a network of premium barbershops that redefines men’s grooming, driven by recurring revenue, low cost expansion, and strong brand equity. The model is proven, scalable and backed by a clear roadmap for London, the UK, New York, Dubai and Tokyo." | BBC Photo: BBC