The Apprentice 2025 candidates line-up in full
This year 18 candidates will do their best to impress Lord Alan Sugar
The line-up for this year's version of The Apprentice has been released - and it's as varied a crop as ever.
A total of 18 candidates from across the world of business will battle it out in series 19 of the hit show, all for a £250k investment from Sir Alan Sugar, as well as mentorship from the seasoned tech tycoon.
Among the crowded group are a hair transplant consultant, a motivational speaker and meal prep entrepreneur, as well as a number of business owners spanning salons, workwear, air conditioning and cosmetic dentistry.
See the full line-up below and catch the first episode of The Apprentice tonight (January 30) at 9pm on BBC One.
Amber-Rose Badrudin
Amber-Rose Badrudin (Image: PA)
Badrudin owns a convenience store, Oree Mart, which is based in London. She wants to open a second bubble tea shop.
Anisa Khan
Anisa Khan (Image: PA)
Khan owns an Indian-Italian fusion pizza company, based in London. She hopes to open more dark kitchens for her business in 'high demand' areas.
Aoibheann Walsh
Aoibheann Walsh (Image: PA)
Walsh owns a hair and beauty salon in County Donegal, Ireland. She is seeking investment in her patented 'utility belt' designed for hairdressers and makeup artists to store their tools.
Carlo Brancati
Carlo Brancati (Image: PA)
Brancati is a hair transplant consultant from Middlesborough. He's undergone the procedure twice - and he wants to set up his own website connecting patients with reputable clinics.
Chisola Chitambala
Chisola Chitambala (Image: PA)
This businesswoman from Essex co-founded a remote business support service. Next, she hopes to grow her platform connecting entrepreneurs with investors.
Dean Franklin
Dean Franklin (Image: PA)
Essex man Dean set up his air conditioning company during the pandemic and now he wants it to grow. He believes he and Lord Sugar are 'very similar'.
Emma Rothwell
Emma Rothwell (Image: PA)
'Proud Northerner' Emma apparently set up her online gift store business with just £600. Now she hopes to create an enhanced online platform where 'anyone can upload their designs onto gifts and earn passive income'.
Emma Street
Emma Street (Image: PA)
Emma from London is a corporate project manager - but her passion lies in developing healthy takeaway coffee for the caffeine-loving, gym-going generation.
Frederick Afrifa
Frederick Afrifa (Image: PA)
Originally from Italy, Frederick has is based in Milton Keynes. His communication skills company aims to help people overcome their fear of public speaking.
Dr Jana Denzel
Dr Jana Denzel (Image: PA)
This ambitious dentist boasts a cosmetic dentistry practice on Harley Street, with A listers and Grammy winning musicians making up its client roster. He wants to expand this into a product line.
Jonny Heaver
Jonny Heaver (Image: PA)
Jonny, from Liverpool, owns a successful tutoring business which he set up at university. Now, he hopes to expand this with regional directors at targeted locations across the country.
Jordan Dargan
Jordan Dargan (Image: PA)
Jordan is from Dublin - and he's the series' youngest candidate. He has a 3D animation business he wants to turn it into an agency.
Keir Shave
Keir Shave (Image: PA)
Keir employs over 40 staff at his telemarketing business in Leeds. Now he wants to complement that business with an online chatbot to help sales staff through their transactions.
Liam Snellin
Liam Snellin (Image: PA)
The former electrician from Leeds has a successful business selling 'comfortable yet fashionable' workwear, that he now wants to expand with a wider portfolio.
Max England
Max England (Image: PA)
This former tennis player from Surrey works in e-commerce. He is hoping for investment in his plan to open a series of premium indoor padel centres.
Melica Moshiri
Melica Moshiri (Image: PA)
Based in West Sussex, Melica has her own global tech recruitment company. She wants to expand it, with help from AI - and Lord Sugar of course.
Mia Collins
Mia Collins (Image: PA)
Herself a competitive body builder, Mia from London works in cybersecurity sales. Her business offers a catered meal prep service, delivered to customers' doors.
Nadia Suliaman
Nadia Suliaman (Image: PA)
Nadia from London owns a chain of successful salons. Now, she wants to introduce a new product range - and launch an online members club.
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