BBC The Apprentice fans were left open-mouthed after hearing some "arrogant and entitled" comments from Karren Brady. Thursday evening's episode (March 16) saw the remaining candidates face the gruelling interview process with Lord Alan Sugar's business advisors, during which their plans and business models were picked apart.
But the hit show was inundated with complaints from angry viewers on social media after the five hopefuls - Dani Donovan, Megan Hornby, Victoria Goulbourne, Marnie Swindells and Rochelle Anthony - sat down with the trusted advisors and some harsh comments were received.
In their separate interviews, they helped the billionaire businessman whittle down the remaining contestants from five to two ahead of next week's final. And they certainly didn't hold back when it came to criticising the candidates' plans, with Dani and Victoria left in tears after they came face-to-face with Baroness Brady.
Karren didn't impress viewers of The Apprentice when, in one exchange, she told sweet shop and cafe owner Megan Hornby: "You don't take it seriously Megan, this is rubbish. You say you're going to have a turnover of £600,000. But you don't explain how."
Megan tried to tell her: "I honestly don't think £600,000 is that unrealistic." To which Karren replied: "Well I do. And on that note, Megan.." Megan then said: "Thank you Karren", before Karren cuttingly replied: "It's Baroness Brady to you. My friends call me Karren."
And the remark didn't go down well on social media. @p_farrell tweeted: "'It's Baroness Brady to you.' The arrogance and entitlement of Karren Brady is staggering. Who speaks like that? #theapprentice."
@isntbenrandom said: "Watching @karren_brady tearing other women down is… not on brand and horrible to watch." @lulubelle added: "Since when did @karren_brady become so mean? I always thought she was supportive of women. Not enjoying this series of #TheApprentice. Not the best candidates either."
But some didn't see that there was anything wrong with Karren's comments. @betbinch said: "Karren handing over a Kleenex after making someone cry. The ultimate girlboss #TheApprentice."
@zeshasaleem tweeted: "'my friends call me Karren' is one of the best interview zingers ever from @karren_brady. phew #TheApprentice." @all_day_ added: "This will never get old @karren_brady bringing the a-game to interviews week. #theapprentice #TheApprentice2023," alongside a clip of her parting moment with Megan.
After the interview process, the advisors got together with Lord Sugar himself to discuss each of the potential candidates and make a decision on who'd be making it to next week's final - and his £250,000 investment.
Unfortunately for Dani, Megan and Victoria, their business plans didn’t manage to impress and they were eventually fired by Lord Sugar, meaning Marnie and Rochelle will appear in the final on Thursday, March 23.
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