A STAR of The Apprentice has revealed she is pregnant with her baby – six years after finding fame on the BBC show.
The Irish-born entrepreneur competed for Lord Sugar’s investment back in 2019.
A former Apprentice candidate has revealed her first pregnancy[/caption]
Pamela Laird competed on the BBC show in 2019[/caption]
She shared the good news in an emotional Instagram post[/caption]
Beauty guru Pamela Laird is expecting her first child with long-term partner Jay Searles.
She starred alongside Thomas Skinner, Ryan-Mark Parsons and Lottie Lyon in a truly iconic series.
Viewers may recall a memorable moment where Thomas voluntarily put himself among the bottom three – in Pamela’s place.
Taking to Instagram, Pamela she unveiled her pregnancy to fans and followers alike.
She shared a sweet post holding an ultrasound photo, while showing various pictures of herself during the pregnancy.
To wrap it all up, the former BBC star also shared a kiss with partner Jay.
Pamela captioned: “August 2025. 13 years, countless memories and now… we’re adding a little one to the mix!
“So excited to start this new chapter.”
One follower commented: “Amazing news. Absolutely delighted for you both.”
Another penned: “Awww amazing news!!!! So thrilled for you.”
While a third wrote: “Awww huge congrats Pamela”
Pamela made it to the final three during her time competing on The Apprentice.
She facing questioning from Lord Sugar’s trusted associates in the infamous Interviews stage.
Pamela fell short of winning the coveted cash injection for her business.
Lord Sugar “fired” her after finding concerns with her business proposal.
Speaking to The Independent after her axing, Pamela addressed the reasons behind her exit.
The Apprentice winners who have quit
By Conor O’Brien
Since The Apprentice launched in 2005, Lord Alan Sugar has crowned several winners.
In 2011, the prize changed from a job working under Lord Sugar to a £250,000 investment partnership.
While some past winners work with Lord Sugar to this day, other collaborations have long ended.
Here is a look at some of the winners who have quit working with the business giant.
- Tim Campbell: After winning the first series, Tim (who was 26 at the time) secured a position at Lord Sugar’s company Amstrad on a £100,000 salary. After two years, Tim left to start a perfume business – although this was later abandoned. Since 2022, he has been back on The Apprentice as one of Lord Sugar’s aides.
- Lee McQueen: Having won series four in 2008, 30-year-old Lee McQueen was assigned a position at Amscreen. He left the role after two years in July 2010.
- Yasmina Siadatan: Yasmina, who won The Apprentice in 2009, fell pregnant four months into her £100k-a-year role. She worked for Lord Sugar for 12 months but chose not to return after her maternity leave.
- Stella English: 2010 winner Stella English went on to work for Lord Sugar’s Viglen after time on the BBC show. However, she walked out after 13 months of employment when told her contract would not be renewed and claimed she was just an “overpaid lackey”.
- Mark Wright: Australian-born Mark won in 2014 and used the £250,000 investment to found digital marketing agency Climb Online. He parted ways with Lord Sugar in 2022, selling the business for an estimated £10million.
- Joseph Valente: Former plumber Joseph won the BBC show in 2015. However, he and Lord Sugar ultimately ended their working relationship after 18 months.
- Alana Spencer: Alana partnered up with Lord Sugar after winning in 2016. She claimed the top spot with her cake business Ridiculously Rich. The pair worked together for three years – until Alana ultimately bought out Lord Sugar.
- James White: In a one-time situation, James was one of two Apprentice winners in 2017. Three years after he won the show, Lord Sugar left the IT recruitment company, but reportedly let him keep the £250,000 investment.
- Sarah Lynn: Sweets delivery businesswoman Sarah was the other joint winner in 2017. She and Lord Sugar parted ways in September 2022.
- Carina Lepore: After winning The Apprentice in 2019, Lord Sugar put a £250,000 investment in Carina Lepore’s Dough Artisan Bakehouse business. However, the pair ended their partnership in 2023.
She said: “It definitely came across that it was my lack of product availability for my brand Moxi Loves.
“But I think it also has to do with with businesses he feels he can make a difference in – Scarlett’s is recruitment, Carina’s is bakery – and they might just be particularly more interesting industries for him.”
Viewers saw Carina Lepore ultimately named as the winner for that year.
The Apprentice continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
Pamela reached the final three during her time on The Apprentice[/caption]
