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chepster
29 Sep 10 13:10
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Okay, I know this topic shouldnt be under the X Factor heading but I know this is how to best find the forum regulars!!!!![:D]

Right, long story short, every year we have several requests half way through the series about betting on the Apprentice. The fact they are probably a few weeks into the show already stops most High Street Firms from betting on this.

However once it starts we ALL wish we had a small financial interest in the show . . . . so why not???

I have put up a market that will remain active until the first programme. For obvious reasons, and one I will not apologise for, I am betting to just over 2% a runner (135%).
I will try and move this if there is much interest and I can create a 'Book'.

Here is the candidates:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/
series6/candidates.shtml

At the bottom of each candidate is a their audition.

Here is my betting:-

http://www.totesport.com/portal?action
=GoCategory&category=
SPECIALS&Sports-Betting-Specials

This is a fun market with a small 'lay to lose' (initially £100).

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By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 13:14
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.
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:19
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.
By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 13:20
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.
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:20
[:D] Thanks Squares
By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 13:33
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.
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:40
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!!!!
By:
five leaves left
When: 29 Sep 10 13:40
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.
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:43
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
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:45
Fiveleaves I know your a genuine punter!

Let me know if you want a bigger wager (not too large though [:x])
By:
five leaves left
When: 29 Sep 10 13:48
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! Grin
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 13:51
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????
By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 13:53
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.
By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 13:56
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.
By:
Goldie08
When: 29 Sep 10 14:25
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.
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 29 Sep 10 14:36
Cheers Cheps.  Just let me know where the money is heading, and I'll be right over Grin
By:
five leaves left
When: 29 Sep 10 14:40
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 Grin
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 15:20
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]
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 29 Sep 10 15:26
Live Apprentice could be as big as XF imo
By:
five leaves left
When: 29 Sep 10 15:29
I bet I'm the only one on Alex Laugh
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 15:29
I agree GB.

Thats a thought actually . . . . I might put up last years X Factor tomorrow [smiley:crazy]
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 29 Sep 10 15:38
You have my email cheps, just tell me where the money's heading [;)]
By:
chepster
When: 29 Sep 10 15:39
. . . .into 5 leaves pocket!!!!
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 29 Sep 10 15:40
Is this a tip......hmmmmm....Laugh
By:
johnnyrant
When: 29 Sep 10 15:49
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.
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 29 Sep 10 15:51
He'd be sat behind a screen with BF on, nap
By:
squares
When: 29 Sep 10 16:00
Lord Sugar to you JR
By:
Henry VIII
When: 29 Sep 10 20:22
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
By:
squares
When: 13 Oct 10 11:38
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".
By:
five leaves left
When: 13 Oct 10 21:38
I've done my cash on Joane I reckon.

Bit too bolshie
By:
Asparagus Man
When: 13 Oct 10 21:46
Very good week for Stella
By:
five leaves left
When: 13 Oct 10 21:47
Yep, Gobby Joanne would be out to 50/1 if there was a market on here Sad
By:
five leaves left
When: 13 Oct 10 22:01
Gob**** survives!

Back into 20/1. She can turn it around!
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 13 Oct 10 22:06
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? Happy
By:
five leaves left
When: 13 Oct 10 22:11
Shagged her? You should be so lucky.

Was she in Bad lashes?
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 13 Oct 10 22:16
I shagged all of Bad Lashes. Got in before boot camp so relatively cheap
By:
five leaves left
When: 13 Oct 10 22:29
Laugh
By:
squares
When: 13 Oct 10 22:42
she looks like someone imo.

bit Linda Lusardi-ish
By:
GeorgeBrush
When: 13 Oct 10 22:43
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 Laugh
By:
Mikeeey
When: 13 Oct 10 23:04
I'm sure I seen Laura Moore on EastEnders
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