6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on The Apprentice’s first axed contestant breaks silence on show exit and admits they ‘cracked under boardroom pressure’
THE Apprentice’s first axed contestant has opened up on her early exit from the boardroom and has confessed she is “devastated” she fell at the first hurdle.
Emma Rothwell became the first face to be booted from the BBC contest by Lord Alan Sugar after she failed to impress either in the first task or when grilled by the business mogul in the boardroom.
PAThe Apprentice’s Emma Rothwell admitted she ‘messed up’ after being axed from the BBC contest[/caption]
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In the opening episode of the brand new series, the candidates were sent to Austria in order to put on luxury tours for holidaygoers – but it came with some rather disastrous results.
With the teams comprising mixed sexes for the first time ever in an opening task, it was clear from the off that one team was seriously struggling.
And for Emma she was unable to make any sales during the task, something that did not sit well with Lord Sugar and his advisers.
When it came to the boardroom, Emma unsuccessfully argued her case of why she could remain which left Lord Sugar feeling flat about just how well she could progress in the contest.
It saw her face the first “you’re fired” of the series.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun after her exit, Emma admitted she cracked under the boardroom pressure and “messed up” as she wished she could go back to give a more impassioned final speech.
The axed candidate said: “So I should have fought more in that final board room when we were doing final speeches.
“I didn’t realise it was final speech time.
“It was just a last moment of distance because I went first and then he went to the other candidates and they gave this big speech.
“My brain was like, oh, you messed up.”
Acknowledging where she slipped up, Emma continued: “My negotiation with Jana [fellow contestant] was phenomenal.
“That alone should have been enough to keep me in, but I didn’t bring it up.
“Like it just didn’t come out my mouth, which is so silly.
“I prepared for most tasks because I knew like my strengths, what I roughly want to be PM on and all this, but I didn’t account enough for the fighting in the boardroom.”
Emma, who runs her own business Quirky Giraffe selling personalised mugs, felt unnerved by the pressures of the boardroom and the daunting presence of the camera’s, confessing: “You’ve got all these big personalities, like cameras everywhere.
“It’s just so much to take on at once, especially when I’ve done nothing like this in my entire life. Like this is completely all new to me.”
Despite being the first to be given the boot, Emma admitted she will still continue on with her business and revealed the show will still be a huge benefit to her despite losing out on the £250,000 cash injection.
Emma will be following her proposed business plan to continue to grow Quirky Giraffe to the level’s she’s have expected had she won the contest.
She acknowledged it would take some extra time with much less money but insisted she was determined to make it an even bigger success with or without Lord Sugar.
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.
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.
6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Love Island bombshells Danielle and Sammy rip couples apart and leave stars at risk after shock decision
DANIELLE Sellers rocked the Love Island villa tonight as she STOLE Curtis Pritchard in a shock recoupling.
US megastar Jason Derulo got the party started as he entertained the villa with a VIP performance.
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Bombshell Danielle decided to go with her gutErotemeDanielle stole Curtis from Ekin-Su in a bold moveEroteme
But the evening was cut short when Grace received a text asking for the Islanders to gather around the firepit.
They quickly learnt that it was decision time for new bombshells Danielle and Sammy Root.
Sammy got a text, which explained: “Danielle and Sammy as the newest arrivals you now have a big decision to make.
“You must steal a boy and a girl of your choice to couple up with…”
As Danielle grappled with her decision between Ron Hall and Curtis, after she told the girls that the latter was like “forbidden fruit”.
Sammy goes first and picks fellow Towie star Elma Pazar to couple up with.
But it’s Danielle’s decision that throws a major spanner in the works.
The blonde bombshell doesn’t hold back and decided to pick Curtis – saying “I’m going with my gut for once”.
She told the Islanders: “I find myself gravitating towards certain people and I feel like it could easily progress on the outside with this person.
“So the boy I would like to steal is… Curtis.”
Ekin was left devastated and said: “I’m going home guys.”
Earlier in the episode, Curtis didn’t hold back as he slammed Ekin-Su and told her “I don’t know who you are”.
The former lovebirds continued to row over new bombshell Danielle, after she picked Curtis for a night in the Hideaway.
Ekin-Su and Curtis tried to clear the air after she broke down in tears when she saw him talking to the new bombshell.
Curtis told her: “I’m not going to say anything about this, Ekin. But we’re going to have a full conversation tomorrow.”
Clearly upset, the Turkish actress replied: “I know what you’re going to say.
“You’re going to say ‘Ekin, I’ve really enjoyed spending time with you, but this is all too much for me. I’m really happy getting to know Danielle, goodbye’.
“That’s what you’re thinking.”
But a fired up Curtis told Ekin that he had doubts over how genuine she has been.
He said: “I don’t believe you’ve been 100 per cent your authentic self, if you want the honest truth.”
A furious Ekin replied: “I don’t believe that you can see that I’m a changed person.”
Curtis hit back: “I don’t know you beforehand,” which prompted Ekin to say: “You’ve been very judgemental.”
The dancer repeated: “I don’t know you beforehand, so I can’t say if you’ve changed.”
Ekin shouted: “That’s not fair for you to come at me and start criticising me for what you’ve seen on f****** TV.”
He pleaded: “I’m not,” before putting the final nail in the coffin, saying “I’ve never watched you on TV, Ekin, I don’t know who you are.”
Ekin then slammed him for “trying to make her look crazy”.
He told her: “I said, I don’t believe you’re being 100 per cent authentic.”
The pair later made up and Curtis agreed to not pull Danielle, unless she spoke to him.
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RexThe dancer said Ekin wasn’t being her ‘authentic’ self[/caption]
6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Europa League LIVE RESULTS: Man Utd, Tottenham and Rangers all secure spots in last-16 after frantic league phase finale
THE Europa League league phase has concluded after a thrilling finale.
Manchester United finished 3rd in the table and automatically progressed to the last-16 following a 2-0 win away at FCSB.
Tottenham also finished the league phase in the top eight after a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Elfsborg.
Rangers claimed 8th spot by the skin of their teeth on goal difference and are the final team to automatically progress to the last 16.
6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Premier League luck table revealed with Arsenal getting rub of green – but Man Utd and Chelsea having none
THE Premier League luck table has been revealed – with Arsenal getting the rub of the green.
The title-chasing Gunners have been on the wrong end of a number of decisions so far this season.
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APManchester United have been at the other end of the able, so far this campaign[/caption]
That includes a now rescinded red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves last weekend.
However, new stats by analysts at OLBG appear to show Mikel Arteta‘s side haven’t been as unlucky as they think in the Premier League.
A mix of minimal defensive errors and moderate VAR outcomes see Arsenal third in the table.
They’ve not conceded an error leading to a goal all season, and score a number of them.
However, they have had seven injuries this campaign, to key players such as Bukayo Saka.
They’ve had a mixture of injuries, VAR decision against them, and a staggering NINE errors leading to goals.
Ruben Amorim‘s side haven’t had VAR on their side much, and struggled to bag late on.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are in the same boat, with five decisions for and against through VAR.
They’ve also had the same amount of injuries and late goals scored.
The Blues have conceded eight times between the 81-90 minute in the Premier League, as well.
The table – which is solely based off stats – shows Newcastle are the luckiest side ahead of Gameweek 24.
Southampton, who are bottom of the real Prem, are the unluckiest, with 17 goals against them from errors.
The Saints have also had a tough time stopping late goals, with 11 against them in the final ten.
How the Premier League luck table works
Errors Leading to Goals – 20%
Goals Conceded (81-90 min) – 20%
Number of Injuries – 10%
VAR Against – 20%
VAR For – 20%
Goals Scored (81-90 min) – 10%
Ipswich and Everton are also around the bottom, struggling with a high amount of mistakes.
Each team has been given a luck score out of 100 for the unique insight into the 2024-25 campaign.
“The Luck Index offers a fascinating perspective on how external factors, beyond skill and strategy, can influence the Premier League,” said Jake Aston, Sports Betting Expert at OLBG.
“It’s a unique way to analyse the unpredictable elements of football.”
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