The Apprentice is back this week with Lord Sugar on the hunt to find the perfect business partner to invest £250,000 into their company.
The series will be one of the most sexiest ever as the Instagram photos of the 16 contestants show that they are worlds apart from the professional profiles published by BBC on Tuesday.
The 2022 Apprentice cast looks younger than the rest, with 10 contestants below the age of 30.
Kathryn and Stephanie opted for more casual pencil dresses to photograph the series. However, a quick look at their profiles on social media shows that they are sporting a lot of swimwear photos.
Alex and Akeem, a handsome businessman, can’t help but share shirtless photos of their physiques while others upload pictures from business or private flights.
The group seems to have a lot of things in common. Many choose Dubai for their vacation.
Let’s take a look at the glamorous lives of these people – we are sure to raise Lord Sugar’s eyebrows.
The Apprentice: This series promises to be one of the most sexiest yet. A peek at the Instagram profiles of the 16 contestants shows they are worlds apart from the professional profiles published by BBC on Tuesday
It’s sexy! Ten of 16 Apprentice contestants are under 30. The cast of 2022 looks more at home on Love Island. They flaunt wealth and show off their bikini-clad photos, as well as a large following on social media.
Kathryn Louise Burn
Wow! Kathryn Louise Burn is now ‘Kaggz” on Instagram. She already has 3,000 Instagram followers, thanks to her series of bikini-clad photos
Kathryn is 29 and resides in Swindon. She has had a range of roles, from event manager to mortgage advisor.
Kathryn (29-years old) is a Swindon resident and has held a variety of positions, including as a mortgage advisor or events manager.
Her online shop sells pyjamas and she has over 3,000 Instagram followers.
Kathryn shows off her extravagant lifestyle via Instagram. She posts bikini-clad photos.
You can see that she’s traveled around the globe with visits to Australia, Montego Bay, St Lucia and St Lucia.
This blonde beauty is a party girl and loves sharing glamorous photos and make-up shots from her trips to fancy bars around the world.
She describes herself as ambitious and kind.
She shared that she believed it was possible to achieve her goals.
Get in a good pose
She is a jet-setter. Her profile shows that she has traveled around the globe, including trips to Australia, Montego Bay, and St Lucia.
Take it easy: She described herself as ambitious, kind and sometimes’savage’.
Stephanie Affleck
A lifestyle of first class: Stephanie Affleck poses in cut-out pieces on the beaches. For an alfresco meal, she was wearing a loose lace bodysuit with a miniskirt.
Stephanie is a Facebook presence. Stephanie owns an online store for children.
Stephanie, an owner of an online children’s shop has nearly 1,500 followers.
She is a 28-year old East Londoner who regularly travels to Dubai.
Stephanie poses in a one-piece cutout on the beach.
Another time she wore a loose lace bodysuit with a short, leggy miniskirt to an alfresco meal.
Stephanie shows her admiration for designer clothes and flying business class on her profile page.
She hopes to make a connection with Lord Sugar, and his uncompromising attitude toward business.
Her goal is to find funding for the development of her boutique and participation in the rapidly growing fashion pre-loved industry.
Stephanie said, “I have determination and grit. And I want to succeed.”
She’s a hot display: A 28-year-old East Londoner, the woman can’t help but share a lot of her Dubai experiences on Instagram.
Stephanie takes holidays overseas: Stephanie shows her appreciation for designer clothes and her flying business class passion on her profile page.
Sophie Wilding
Moderate following. Sophie’s Instagram account has just 155 followers. Only 24 posts have been made by the cocktail bar owner since September
Watch out: Sophie, who describes herself as “magical and enchanting”, even holds a qualification from a witch school
Sophie describes herself as “magical and charming” even though she has a Witch School qualification.
This 32-year old has vast renovation plans for her bar, having previously worked in sales.
In a maxi-length snakeskin print maxi, the contestant sang in Dubai’s New Year. It featured a high-low slit and a deep plunge.
Sophie is a small Instagram user with 155 followers.
Only 24 posts have been made by the cocktail bar owner since September.
These photos show her sipping cocktails in bars or shopping for designer clothes abroad, such as Dubai and Paris.
She stated, “Failure cannot be an option.” My DNA is built on winning.
Cheers! You can see her enjoy drinks in bars, designer shopping or travels to Dubai and Paris from her profile.
Francesca Kennedy Wellbank
She’s living on the beach. The Surrey-based businesswoman shares pictures with her partner, both at home and abroad.
Academic: Sustainability-company owner Francesca, 26, is a eco-conscious, mathematics graduate
Sustainability-company owner Francesca, 26, is a Mathematical graduate and eco-conscious is seeking investment for her next venture. Her company will create a carbon footprint service to businesses by providing an easy equation that calculates their product’s carbon footprint.
She regularly posts snaps to Instagram with her Surrey-based partner, as well as holiday photos abroad.
Recently, she captured a trip to Majorca.
Her following of 270 Instagram followers will undoubtedly grow as viewers see her on the new series.
She explained that “There are two kinds” of people on the planet: those who promise to do certain things, and those who actually accomplish them.
Take a deep breath: She regularly posts snaps of her and her friend on Instagram.
Australia is my favourite country. For one photo, she was wearing a Baywatch-inspired Australia swimsuit and a Santa hat.
Harpreetkaur
Insight: Harpreet is just 600 Followers and has 54 Posts on her Profile Page
Exemple: She wrote that she took part in the program and said: “Watch me fight it out at the boardroom.”
Harpreet currently has 54 followers and just 600 likes on her profile page.
Yorkshire’s dessert parlor owner is 30, and uploads family memories as well as lots of photos with her dog.
She is known by the nickname “Harpsi”
These photos include some of her most recent evenings out and birthday celebrations.
Harpreet, who describes herself as fearless, humorous, and a natural leader, plans to make Harpreet’s successful six-figure cakes and coffee shop a major brand in the UK.
“I am not here to make friends,” she says. My goal is to make money.
I’m sure Lord Sugar isn’t looking for a new mate.’
On her Facebook page, she said that she was taking part in the series and wrote: “Watch me compete it out at the boardroom as one 16 candidates. I’ll be competing for an investment from @lord_sugar himself for my yummy business’.
Sweet: A Yorkshire dessert shop owner aged 30, uploads family memories and photos of her dog.
Brittany Carter
Brittany is a front-office manager in a hotel. She has over 1,500 Instagram followers. She regularly posts outfit pictures by the brunette beauty of Bristol.
Idea: Brittany wants to make a break for the first alcoholic protein beverage, and Lord Sugar is helping her.
Brittany is a hotel manager at 25 and has over 1,500 Instagram followers.
Bristol brunette beauty, the beautiful brunette from Bristol often shares outfit shots and gym photos that showcase her stunning figure.
After a hard workout, the contestant poses in one make-up-free mirror selfie.
Brittany wants to make a break for the first alcoholic protein beverage, and Lord Sugar is helping her.
According to her, positive attitudes are her greatest asset. She said that she writes 10 gratitude notes every day and that she then reflects on five things she is grateful for each night.
She shared the following: “Always be on the Bright Side” is my motto in life.
It’s a hard workout: Her gym pictures show her impressive figure. After a hard workout, the contestant poses in one mirror selfie.
Amy Anzel
Watch out: Amy, a 48-year-old redhead beauty with nearly 2,500 Instagram followers is one to keep an eye on.
Amy, the owner of a Beauty Brand, is the oldest contestant in 2022’s series.
Amy, a beauty brand owner is the oldest contestant in 2022.
Red-headed, 48-year-old beauty has more than 2,500 social media followers.
She boasts both business successes and sweet photos of her son Jacob, as well as lavish Dubai holidays.
Amy decided to start her own beauty business after having previously been involved in showbiz, sales, and jingles.
She said: ‘I can be nice when I need to be, but when I unfortunately have to be a b***h, I will…’
She is a businesswoman: This page features her achievements in business as well as photos of Jacob, her son, and extravagant holidays to Dubai.
Shama Amin
Private: Shama is a single person with only 98 social media followers. She has not posted any posts.
Shama is only following 98 people on social media and has not posted any posts.
At 41 years old, the children’s nursery owner is already very busy running her nursery and juggling five kids at home.
She is eager to demonstrate that she is a successful early-years businesswoman with the right skills.
She stated that she was proud to be an Asian woman and a lady who wears a headscarf, as well as the many challenges we all face every day, because of her heritage.
THE APPRENTICE 2022: MEET THE WOMEN
AMY ANZEL, 48
Occupation:Beauty brand owner
LifeLondon
Information of importance: Starting her beauty business a little later in life, Amy has now found what she really loves doing after previously working in sales, showbiz and jingles.
According to her, ‘I can be nice when I need to be, but when I unfortunately have to be a b***h, I will…’
BRITTANY CARTER 25
Occupation:Hotel manager in front of the house
Lives: Bristol
Information of importance: Brittany is looking to break away from her hotel role and launch the first alcoholic protein drink, with Lord Sugar’s help.
According to her,“Always see the positive side” is my motto in life.
FRANCESCA KENNEDY-WALLBANK, 26
Occupation:The owner of a sustainability company
LifeSurrey
Information of importance:This math graduate who is eco-conscious and a mathematics major is seeking investment for her next venture. She will provide a service that reduces the carbon footprint of businesses using a simple formula she has created.
According to her,“There are two types of people on the planet: those who promise to do certain things, and those who actually accomplish them.
HARPEET KAUR, 30
Occupation: Owner, dessert parlour
Lives: West Yorkshire
Information of importance: Describing herself as a born leader, fearless and funny, Harpreet plans to ‘level up’ her successful, six-figure coffee and cakes business to become a leading brand in the UK.
According to her,I’m not in this business to make acquaintances. Lord Sugar doesn’t want me to find a new partner. I’m only here to make some money.
KATHRYN LOUISE BURN, 29
Occupation: Owner, online pyjama store
Lives: Swindon
Information of importance:Kathryn has held a variety of positions, from events manager to mortgage advisor. Kathryn describes herself as ambitious, kind and sometimes’savage’. She says that she is there to win, not make friends.
According to her, “My dreams are huge in my head and I know I can reach them.”
SOPHIE WILDING, 32
Occupation: Owner, boutique cocktail bar
Lives: Cheltenham
Information of importance: Sophie, who describes herself as “magical and charming”, even has a qualification from a witch school. She has big renovation plans for her bar and previously worked as a salesperson.
According to her,Failure is an option. My DNA is built on winning.
STEPHANIE AFFLECK, 28
Occupation:Online store for children owned by the owner
Lives: Kent
Information of importance: With her East-London roots, the blonde is hoping to bond with Lord Sugar and match his no nonsense attitude towards business. Her goal is to raise funds for her store, and join the growing fashion pre-loved industry.
According to her,“I have determination, grit and willpower to succeed.”
SHAMA AMIN, 41
Occupation: Owner, children’s day nursery
Lives: Bradford
Information of importance: Shama already has a busy work life running her children’s day nursery as well as juggling life with five children at home. She is ready to prove she has the ‘skillset that is required to be one of the best, successful businesswomen in the early years sector.’
According to her,“As a Asian woman, being a lady in colour and wearing a headscarf, as well as the daily challenges, is what I strive to do.
Alex Short
Alex, 27, is the owner of Poser Commercial Cleaning Company and loves to post his 6-pack in un-tucked Instagram shots. After spending last month in Dubai, he couldn’t resist showing his body to his over 2,000 followers.
Alex is determined. Alex set high goals for his commercial cleaning company and is driven. Alex doesn’t want to give up.
Alex, a 27-year-old owner of Commercial Cleaning Company, loves to flaunt his six-pack in shirtless Instagram photos.
Last month, he spent time in Dubai and could not resist sharing his body with his more than 2,000 followers.
When he revealed that he would be appearing in series 2022, he said: “Secret is out.” It’s exciting to share the news that I will appear in this year’s series of @apprenticeuk!’.
Alex has big ambitions for his commercial cleaning company and is focused, driven, and will not stop until he achieves them.
He stated, “I’d like to compare myself with a Ferrari. It’s shiny from the outside, but underneath, it’s a lot more fire. I’m coming after you.”
He wrote, “Secret’s Out”: This year, @apprenticeuk !!!’ will feature me.
Akeem Bundu Kamara
Muscular: Strategist for a Financial Firm Akeem blends business and pleasure in his profile
Akeem is a person Akeem loves to be around people
Akeem is a Strategy Manager at a Financial Firm. His profile mixes business and pleasure.
The London-based 29-year old has recently uploaded several photos of himself in sleeveless.
Akeem took a holiday to Madeira and posted it as a photo of the infinity pool. He also enjoyed a beer at the beach for his 600+ followers.
Akeem describes himself as someone who is friendly and loves people. But, he considers himself to be a people-person, which means he enjoys spending time with others. His analytical skills often lead him to analyze his actions, and he says he can come up with a “calculated view”.
His words were: “My growing up made me who and what I am. I can converse with anyone, but I also have the ability to share my financial side.
Akshay Thakrar
Celebrations: Digital Marketing Agency owner, Champagne-loving Socialite
Talk the talk.
Digital Marketing Agency owner, a champagne-popping socialite. She loves flying first class and going to Dubai.
London’s 28-year-old has 472 Instagram followers and shows off her private planes, fancy cars, and other travels abroad.
He refers to himself as someone who thinks sleeping is a waste of time and also says that his first words as a baby were ‘profit.
He explained that AK 47 is his nickname because he’s a master salesman.
Cool dude: 472 people follow the London 28-year-old, who shows off luxury cars and private planes while on various travels abroad.
Navid Sole
Impressive: Navid’s social media followers are 10.7k.
Aspiration: Navid hopes to start a pharmacy with Lord Sugar’s help.
Navid is the most followed social media user with 10.7k.
Nicki Minaj Superfan and qualified pharmacist at 27, has been sharing snaps with Naomi Campbell, Dua Lipa and other celebrities.
Navid hopes to build a profitable pharmacy with Lord Sugar’s help.
Navid describes himself as unique and quirky, but he plans to be true to himself all the way.
His words were: “Nothing intimidates my because I feel like I have a strong personality, strong personality, and strong mentality.
A-list: The qualified pharmacist and Nicki Minaj superfan, 27, loves celebrities and has shared snaps with Naomi Campbell (right) and Dua Lipa (left)
Navid wants to remain true to his self: Navid, who describes himself as eccentric and unique in many ways, plans to keep it that way.
Nick Showering
Nick’s online following is small: He has just four posts and only 79 followers.
Eager: “In business, I’m quite a force to reckon with and I know what my talking about.”
Nick’s online profile will be built with just 4 posts, 79 followers and the launch of the series later in this month.
Every photo of the 31-year-old finance manager in suit shows that he is serious about business.
Nick is a former worker in his family’s shadow and now hopes to become a household name in the drinks sector with his brand of flavoured waters.
His words were: “In business I’m quite a force to reckon with, and I know exactly what I’m talking.
‘I understand how things work and am extremely knowledgeable.
“So, in the boardroom I am a little bit like an animal.”
Competitive: Every photo of the 31-year-old finance manager in a suit shows that he is competitive
Conor Gilsenan
Conor is in love with Megan, his fiancée. 28-year-old Conor shared photos with his lover showing him her ring and he announced their engagement in December.
Sporty: The business concept of his father consists in a number of food and drink vendors that cater to music and sporting events.
Megan, Conor’s fiancee is the focus of Conor’s page.
In December 2008, the former rugby player announced their engagement and posted a photo with him showing her his ring.
Over 5,000 people follow him and his Facebook page features highlights from his professional sports career.
This sales executive is described as an “corporate panther” with a track record of getting deals done. He will also win the series.
He has a number of unique food and beverage sellers that cater to music and sporting events.
He stated that he was going to become Lord Sugar’s corporate partner, the perfect business friend, and the corporate panther at the boardroom.
An ex-rugby player. He boasts over 5,000 followers, and his page highlights his career in sports.
Harry Mahmood
Harry is a businessman. He also prefers to share his personal life via Instagram than show it.
Amazing: He said, “Everything that I have looked into achieving.”
Harry tends to be more business-oriented than sharing his intimate life through Instagram.
The page contains photos of him wearing a suit, as well as selfies.
The Midlands Regional Operations Manager, 35 is iHe was inspired by his grandparents’ kindness.
Harry would like to be a supporter and friend.
He declared: “Everything that I have looked at achieving.
“I’ve done all I can.”
Regional operations manager from the Midlands, 35 years old, is a family man inspired by the generosity of his grandparents
Eight women and eight men make up this year’s group, representing a variety of business backgrounds. The series debuts on Thursday, and will feature specialists in online sales, food and drinks, and online pyjama.
BBC bosses insist that contestants were double-vaccinated prior to taking part in series. This is due to the fact that many UK businesses have been adversely affected by pandemic.
Lord Alan (74), Amstrad’s long-term ally and advisor, will be joined by Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell. Tim Campbell is taking over for Claude Littner as he continues to recover from numerous surgeries and injuries sustained in an E-Bike crash.
You’re Fired and The Apprentice will air on BBC Two on Thursday, January 6, 2009 at 9pm. BBC iPlayer allows you to watch live as well as on-demand.
THE APPRENTICE 2022: MEET THE MEN
AARON WILLIS. 38
Occupation: Flying Operations Instructor
The following is a list of Lives In: Chorley, Lancashire
Information of importance: Aaron is a 12 year veteran of the RAF and has now decided to own his security business.
He said:“My strength is my ability to sell to anyone and that’s why I believe that my business will succeed because people will purchase from me.”
AKSHAY THAKRAR – 28
Occupation: Digital Marketing Agency owner
The following is a list of Lives In: London
Information of importance: Referring to himself as a man who believes sleeping is a ‘waste of time’ he also claims his first word as a newborn was ‘profit’.
He said:“My friends have nicknamed me AK 47, because I’m a master salesperson.”
CONOR GILSENAN, 28,
Occupation: Former Professional Rugby Player and Sales Executive
The following is a list of Lives In: London
Information of importance: Conor, a former rugby player describes himself as hardworking and “hypermotivated by money” and is confident that he will be able to win the series.
He said: “I will be Lord Sugar’s best business partner and corporate panther.
NAVID SOLE 27
Occupation: Pharmacist
The following is a list of Lives In: London
Information of importance: Navid, a qualified pharmacist and Nicki Minaj fan Navid hopes to start a pharmacy with Lord Sugar’s help.
He said:“Nothing scares me, because I feel strong, I have a strong personality, I have a strong mind, and I don’t fear anything.”
AKEEM BUNDU KAMARA 29
Occupation:A Strategy Manager at a Financial Firm
The following is a list of Lives In: London
Information of importance:Akeem is a people-person who enjoys being with others. However, because he’s a “numbers guy”, his analytical abilities often cause him to carefully consider his actions. He claims that he’ll always come into the room with a “calculated view”.
He said: “My growth has made me who and what I am. I can converse with anyone, but I also have the ability to share my financial side.
ALEX SHORT — 27
Occupation: Commercial Cleaning Company Owner
The following is a list of Lives In: Hertford
Information of importance: Alex has big ambitions for his commercial cleaning company and is focused, driven, and will not stop until he achieves them.
He said:“I liken myself to a Ferrari. It’s shiny from the outside, but underneath it’s a lot more fire. I’m here for you.”
HARRY MAHMOOD 35
Occupation:Regional Operations Manager
The following is a list of Lives In: West Midlands
Information of importance: Inspired by the kindness of his grandparents, Harry wants to help and support people.
He said: “Everything that I looked at achieving I have achieved. I’ve done literally everything I put my mind too.”
NICK SHOWERING, 31
OCcupation: Financial Manager
The following is a list of Lives In: London
Information of importance: Nick, a qualified accountant who grew up in the shadows of his family’s businesses, hopes to be able to establish himself as a leader in the drinks sector with his brand of flavoured waters.
He said: “In business, my strength is in knowing what I’m doing, understanding how things work and being a very experienced person.