The show is back on Thursday for its 2023 season and while Karren Brady is joined by Claude Littner as an aide for episode 1, he\u2019s replaced by season 1 winner Tim Campbell for the subsequent episodes.<\/p>\n
Speaking to RadioTimes.com<\/a> about Littner\u2019s reduced role<\/a>, Lord Sugar revealed that Littner would be taking a step back from the show due to \u201cmedical issues\u201d but will return for the interviews stage of the competition.<\/p>\n In the meantime, there are 18 The Apprentice candidates<\/a> to meet ahead of the season 17 premiere \u2013 including bridal boutique owner Shannon Martin who claims she can make Lord Sugar millions of pounds.<\/p>\n With the Yorkshire-based entrepreneur competing against financial controller Denisha Kaur Bharj<\/a>, salon owner Dani Donovan<\/a>, senior sales representative Simba Rwambiwa<\/a> and antiques entrepreneur Gregory Ebbs<\/a> among others, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Shannon Martin.<\/p> Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Bridal boutique owner<\/p>\n From:\u00a0<\/strong>West Yorkshire<\/p>\n Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>@shannonmartin_dotty<\/a><\/p>\n Million-pound business owner Shannon Martin wants to be the first business partner to bring Lord Sugar into the bridal industry.<\/p>\n Based in West Yorkshire, Shannon says that she can make Lord Sugar \u201cmillions\u201d, although her biggest weakness is struggling to prioritise.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I come up with an idea, I want to just do it there and then and take everybody along with me on the ride,\u201d she said. \u201cIt can cause a bit of stress because I just want it today, I need to learn to be a bit more of a planner.\u201d<\/p>\n Shannon has said that she deserves Lord Sugar\u2019s investment because her business is all based in the UK.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are not many other businesses that design, and manufacture wedding dresses made solely in the UK, which is exactly what my business plan is,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s a really good opportunity for him; he\u2019s never been in the bridal business before.\u201d<\/p>\n The Apprentice is back with its 2023 season this week, with episode 1 airing on Thursday 5th January at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n The season premiere will see 18 new candidates head to Antigua for their first task, where they\u2019ll need to sell and run bespoke tours of the Caribbean island.<\/p>\n The Apprentice airs on 5th January at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.\u00a0<\/strong>C<\/strong>heck out more of our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0for more to watch.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By Lauren Morris Published: Wednesday, 04 January 2023 at 12:00 am With a new year comes a new season of The Apprentice \u2013 the BBC\u2019s long-running reality competition in which business hotshots compete for a life-changing investment from Lord Alan Sugar. 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What has Shannon said about joining The Apprentice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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