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The Apprentice returns to BBC One this week with 16 ambitious new entrepreneurs battling it out for Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment in their business 💰

A former rugby player, dessert parlour owner and a pharmacist are among the contestants taking part in this year’s series.

So, are you ready to meet the contestants? Ofc, you are!

Firstly, we have Aaron Willis who is a 38-year-old flight operations instructor from Chorley, Lancashire.

‘My strongest point is that I can sell, to anybody and I think that’s the reason why my business will be a success, because people will buy from me.’

Next is Akeem Bundu-Kamara is a 29-year-old strategy manager for a financial firm from London.

‘My growing up has made me who I am, I’m able to converse with everyone, but also be able to show that financial business side to myself.’

28-year-old Akshay Thakrar is the owner of a digital marketing Agency in London.

‘My friends call me AK47 because I’m a killer salesperson.’

27 year old Alex short is the owner of a commercial cleaning company based in Hertford.

‘I would compare myself to a Ferrari, shiny on the outside but under the bonnet, there is a lot of fire and I’m coming for you.’

Amy Anzel is a 48-year-old beauty brand owner based in London.

‘I can be nice when I need to be, but when I, unfortunately, have to be a bitch, I will…’

25-year-old Brittany Carter is a hotel front of house manager from Bristol

‘My motto for life is “always look on the bright side and be grateful for everything."'

Conor Gilsenan is a 28-year-old sales executive and former professional rugby player from London.

‘I’m going to be the corporate panther in the boardroom, I’m going to get it done, and I’m going to be Lord Sugar’s perfect business partner.’

26-year-old Francesca Kennedy Wallbank is the owner of, sustainability company based in Surrey.

‘There are two types of people in the world – there’s people that say they are going to do things and people that actually do them, and I’m a doer.’

Harry Mahmood is a 25-year-old regional operations manager from the West midlands.

‘Everything I’ve looked into achieving, I’ve achieved. I’ve literally done everything I’ve put my mind to.’

Kathryn Louise Burn who is 30-years-old owns an online pyjama store.

‘My dreams in my head are absolutely huge and I believe I can achieve them.’

Navid Sole is a 27-year-old pharmacist from London.

‘Nothing intimidates me because I just feel like I’m a strong character, strong person, with a strong mindset.’

Nick Showering is a 31-year-old finance manager from London.

​‘In business, I’m a bit of a force to be reckoned with. I know what I’m talking about, I know how things work, and I’m extremely experienced. So, I’m a bit of an animal in the boardroom.’

32-year-old Sophie Wilding is the owner of a Boutique Cocktail Bar based in Cheltenham.

‘Failure is not an option, winning is part of my DNA.’

Shama Amin, who is 41-years-old, own a children’s day nursery.

‘Being a lady of colour, wearing a headscarf as well, and the challenges that we face on a daily basis, I just want to be a living example for the Asian women and South Asian women out there.’

Stephanie Affleck, who is 28-years-old, owns an online children’s store based in Kent.

‘I’m an East London girl, and I’ve got that no-nonsense sort of work ethic. I’ve got grit, determination and I’m determined to be successful.’

The Apprentice returns on Thursday 6 January from 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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