The Apprentice - Off Topic

Sp0ils had betting at the start of the last series.  They gave up within days, if not hours.  I think the final 2 were known even then.

Thanks Squares. I will be extra vigilant.

They couldnt possibly be that far in front though. I remember it being amazingly dark during one of the tasks (they had to rush back????) which ended at 6pm. Clocks go back towards end of October IIRC?

My guess would be 2-4 weeks tops. Hence the bigger percentage.

I think it was all filmed a long long time ago, apart from the final show.

Let us know when you work out who the final two are please.

[:D] Thanks Squares

Wiki says it was filmed last Autumn, was due to be screened last Spring but had to be delayed until after the election because of Lord S's involvement.

Just read that thanks Squares.

This may be the shortest market in history. Its a shame really because I know figgy and few others would have played for fun.

Just read the criticm that Sir Alan got for chosing the winner after working with both finalists for 6 months!!!! 

lol Figgy just played!!!!

n1 cheps. A great idea. Though if squares is right the market might not last long :(

Having just looked at the vt's, I like the look of your favourite.
She seems very personable and the self made type that Alan will like.
I also like Alex for his possible comedic potential.

I have reduced bets to win a pony!!! I will keep it up until it is no longer viable

Although for his kind info I will give squares a free bet (with me) to win a £ton!

No account needed Squares - Just give me your selection

Fiveleaves I know your a genuine punter!

Let me know if you want a bigger wager (not too large though [:x])

Cheers cheps.

As you say it's just a bit of fun, so I'm happy with the few quid you let me have.

Come on Alex the Maverick!

I knew you would be first in. Cheers 5leaves [:D].

Wiki states: Just a day after the results of the general election were announced, the BBC began advertising for the new series.

Surely this means it cant be done & dusted????

that's the one which will be screened next year, the first one with a different "prize".

That's actually what I was looking for - whether it is this series or next where that changes.

One aspect of the new series he cannot gloss over is that it was filmed late last year and is only just seeing the light of day.

"It was a bit of a mess to be mixed up with all that election stuff," he says, which has placed it firmly in the autumn schedules.

Chepster, this was filmed absolutely months ago. It was meant to of aired April/May. But BBC had to delay it due to politics etc. (Google it). Not only will the final 12 be known but the winner will be.

Cheers Cheps.  Just let me know where the money is heading, and I'll be right over

Don't post any spoilers!

I know celeb Masterchef was filmed months in advance from the interviews Lisa Faulkner did after winning, but I never saw any spoilers.
Then again I never looked for any

Layed 6 selections now!!!! [:D]

They really should make this programme about the betting you know!!!!

5 leaves - you are not the only person to back Joanne [:D]

Live Apprentice could be as big as XF imo

I bet I'm the only one on Alex

I agree GB.

Thats a thought actually . . . . I might put up last years X Factor tomorrow [smiley:crazy]

You have my email cheps, just tell me where the money's heading [;)]

. . . .into 5 leaves pocket!!!!

Is this a tip......hmmmmm....

It would such a fun betting vehicle if only they could somehow do the boardroon 'live' each week, when Sir Alan gives someone their marching orders.

He'd be sat behind a screen with BF on, nap

Lord Sugar to you JR

I hope nobody's backed Christopher Farrell.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1316126/The-Apprentice-2010-Christopher-Farrell-hid-criminal-past-BBC-bosses.html

Raleigh Addington has quit The Apprentice  after his army captain brother was injured in Afghanistan.

The 23-year-old aspiring businessman was informed by the show's producers that his mother had rung the emergency number shortly before the second task of the series. Addington was then told by his family that his brother Ed had been badly hurt in a Taliban roadside bomb attack.

Speaking about the incident, the economics and politics graduate told The Mirror: "My mind was buzzing with all kinds of emotions. He suffered a collapsed lung, a brain haemorrhage, multiple fractures to both legs and arms as well as other injuries. He's lucky to be alive.

"My immediate reaction on hearing the news was to be with my family so I did not discuss the incident with the other apprentices."

Ed was apparently angry with his brother when he woke up in hospital as he believed that his sibling had been fired by Lord Sugar.

"Raleigh was next to me as I woke up. I was annoyed with him because I thought he'd been fired from the first task," he said. "He knows family comes first, but I truly believe that Lord Sugar lost his best apprentice that day."

Lord Sugar called Addington after he left the show to check that his brother was okay and backed his decision to leave the programme, claiming that it was evidence that "family should come before business".

On tonight's episode of the reality show, Sugar will inform the other contestants that Raleigh has left the competition to attend to an "urgent family matter".

I've done my cash on Joane I reckon.

Bit too bolshie

Very good week for Stella

Yep, Gobby Joanne would be out to 50/1 if there was a market on here

Gob**** survives!

Back into 20/1. She can turn it around!

I'd have cleaned up, the trouble will confirm I said horseface would go

1.1 gubbed I reckon

Where the fvck do I recognise that Laura Moore from? (blue eyed team leader)  Dragon's Den or something?  Or have I shagged her?

Shagged her? You should be so lucky.

Was she in Bad lashes?

I shagged all of Bad Lashes. Got in before boot camp so relatively cheap

she looks like someone imo.

bit Linda Lusardi-ish

Totally convinced I know the face. But maybe you are right sq

Maybe I'm just going a bit Lou and I just recognise her from last week

I'm sure I seen Laura Moore on EastEnders

last place I would have seen her

what a farce, this meant to be about business, and you have one girl who turns down an exclusive offer from boots and survives, whilst another girl who looks like a kipper gets the boot for absolutely no reason. terrible terrible advert for business, basically says if you look like a kipper you have no chance

Insulting to kippers imo nick

Do you really think this is a business program?  It's a game show man

Friend of a neighbour was due to be on show a few years back (year Lee McQueen? won I think) but she dropped out when she realised what the show was really about, ie. when she was told the persona she had to adopt.

of course, just felt for the kipper

not suggesting INSEAD students watch apprentice videos at night

what were the starting prices anyone?

Mine's a Stella

Pah. Yours was some other fecker

I'd have cleaned up if Cheps had kept his market open a day or two longer

She was always the new Margaret

Out of interest how did this actually go Cheps?