The Apprentice 2019

[YamiKuriboh]

Starts tonight. Anyone planning on watching it?

Just looking at the bios on the BBC website...Ryan-Mark Parsons, a 19 year old luxury womenswear consultant says 'I am the epitome of luxury'

Oh dear.

 

[3offTheTee]

Had its day. Thought was good at the start but not anymore.

Understand they are in Cape Town, best place in World according to one report, absolute dump full of crime and unsafe.
Both teams are trying to flog tours and make a complete hash

 

[Mudball]

They should have an episode to see who can 'get Brexit Done'... i would pay to watch that.

 

[pokerjoke]

Yes I will be watching never miss an episode.
Just watching makes me feel better about myself.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I'm with @pokerjoke

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Yes I will be watching never miss an episode.
Just watching makes me feel better about myself.

I can't bear it, it makes my skin crawl. Judges and contestants are all awful. My cousin mentioned he watches it and when I asked him why he laughed and said exactly the same as you . In a weird way, I get that.

 

[HowlingGale]

Yes I will be watching never miss an episode.
Just watching makes me feel better about myself.

This. I can't get over the lack of self-awareness. Not a brain between them but tell everyone how clever they are.

 

[Mudball]

This. I can't get over the lack of self-awareness. Not a brain between them but tell everyone how clever they are.

It is an entertainment show... a bit like Love Island for Business... dont read too much into it.

 

[Beedee]

Quite like the main show, although I end up shouting at the TV! Usually enjoy the "You're Fired" programme on BBC2 afterwards more.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Gave up on it a few years ago when the apprentices started to get so thick or up there own backsides that they actually annoyed me.

 

[fundy]

Gave up on it a few years ago when the apprentices started to get so thick or up there own backsides that they actually annoyed me.

a few years ago? been like that for donkeys years lol

 

[TheDiablo]

A mate of mine was on it about 6/7 years ago. Picked as one of the smart ones - they usually have a couple per year.

Came 2nd, cracked on anyway (he already had the business) and was a multi millionaire before he was 30. His company are handling about £100m in assets now. I say assets, but I mean wine. Apparently that's an asset.

A colleague of mine was on it last year. Picked as one of the fools.

Came 2nd last, back to work with tail firmly between legs. The seniority of his title given on the show when he was actually just in marketing for a corporate was hilarious. Much ribbing ensued.

 

[dronfield]

Whilst i think it has probably run its course, the programme can be addictive, and like a lot of folk we probably watch it to see how bad the contestants are & how far up themselves they are.

Having watched the "You're fired" show, i must have had a sense of humour bypass - thought it was cringeworthy!

Rich

 

[Piece]

Used to be a real fan but missed the last 5 or so series. Caught the end of the episode last night. Looked a bit like Love Island with suits!

 

[drdel]

Complete set up. Rubbish.

 

[Jensen]

I watch it and find most have absolutely no common sense. They've got enough hot air to raise a helium balloon and damage the atmosphere.
Still enjoy it though and as much as Lord Sugar is a billionaire, he's still a bit rough around the edges and hasn't lost contact with his Cockney roots 👍

 

[need_my_wedge]

Watched the first couple of seasons, then realized that there were far more entertaining things to watch and do, would rather stick hot pokers in both my eyes than watch that utter dross.

 

[drdel]

I watch it and find most have absolutely no common sense. They've got enough hot air to raise a helium balloon and damage the atmosphere.
Still enjoy it though and as much as Lord Sugar is a billionaire, he's still a bit rough around the edges and hasn't lost contact with his Cockney roots 👍

Its well and heavily scripted, recorded re-shot and edited and he is following his broadcasting persona and like the rest they are all acting ! - its about as close to 'reality' as unicorns.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Watched last night. What a bunch. Schadenfreude is not a good emotion - but sometimes it is the only one available...

Look like there might be a couple of sensible-heads - plus the usual buffoons and balloons just inflating to be punctured.

Where I see things set up - I just ignore as I know they are set up. it's the human interactions and clashes of personality that I enjoy.

 

[Orikoru]

It is an entertainment show... a bit like Love Island for Business... dont read too much into it.

Used to be a real fan but missed the last 5 or so series. Caught the end of the episode last night. Looked a bit like Love Island with suits!

Nail on head. I'm sure at the beginning it was a genuine competition, but for the last several years there only seems to be 2 or 3 genuine candidates (which the producers probably ensure go through to the end anyway), and the rest braindead reality monkeys. Not for me.