Over the course of the next 12 weeks, the Apprentice candidates<\/a> will split into two teams to take part in a series of challenges designed to put their skills to the test.<\/span><\/p>\n Watching from the sidelines will be Lord Alan Sugar\u2019s trusted advisors Karren Brady, Tim Campbell and, for two episodes<\/a>, Claude Littner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Acting as Lord Sugar\u2019s eyes and ears, they\u2019ll have a front row seat as the candidates dream up ideas, negotiate with potential clients and, inevitably, argue amongst themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Among this year\u2019s group of 18 hopefuls is Gregory Ebbs, who boasts a seriously varied CV. Having previously worked as a professional cannon firer, he is also a local councillor and owns his own online antiques marketplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Will his eclectic work experience catch Lord Sugar\u2019s attention? Here\u2019s what we know so far about Gregory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Job:<\/b> Online antiques marketplace owner<\/span><\/p>\n From: <\/b>Shropshire<\/span><\/p>\n Instagram: <\/b>@gregariousebbs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n With a stint firing cannons in Malta on his CV, Gregory\u2019s career history is certainly a little different to that of the average Apprentice contestant \u2013 but he reckons that \u201cbeing slightly more unusual than most\u201d will give him the edge on the show, as he has \u201cdiverse experience in different fields\u201d and is willing \u201cto try things that very few people will do\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSome people might think, \u2018Why did you go to Malta to fire cannons when you could be earning so much more in the City of London?\u2019\u201d he adds. \u201cBut I would say, a willingness to try different things and not be afraid to be slightly different is one of my biggest strengths\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gregory reckons he has \u201cthe experience and the vision\u201d to become Lord Sugar\u2019s business partner \u2013 and believes that his company is \u201cleading the way in e-commerce for antiques\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m the James Bond of the business world\u2026\u201d ![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Apprentice-2023-candidates-a0e9823.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Who is <\/b>Gregory Ebbs<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n