The Apprentice reached the stage we’ve all been waiting for – the interviews.
It is the moment that makes or breaks even the toughest contestants…and no one seems to love it more than those following along on Twitter.
The interview stage and the candidates getting their balls busted is my favourite week of The Apprentice.
— Ian Walsh (@walsh_i) December 16, 2015
The episode began in the usual way, though not everyone was prepared.
Why are they always surprised when the phone rings to announce the interviews? #apprentice
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewin_) December 16, 2015
There’s always one person who people are amazed to see in the show at this stage.
How is Gary still in this process #TheApprentice
— AdamSmith (@Adam_Smith_96) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/OliviaKBennett/status/677232745475624960
https://twitter.com/LiamTWhitfield/status/677233098971611136
Ok, maybe more than one.
But there’s a good reason some people weren’t convinced.
https://twitter.com/RetroAperture/status/677240529768292352
Joseph took an early lead, showing his memory for Alan Sugar facts after being asked to recall elements of the Lord’s autobiography.
Fair dos, the man smashed out Sugar's Wiki page last night, got to take your hat off.
— The Boys (Back in Town) (@MisterWenger) December 16, 2015
While another talking point was the range of interviewers, including a newbie.
Linda Plant is excellent in this. Like a Dynasty character meets a Bond villainess #apprentice
— Michael Hogan (@michaelhogan) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/paul_critchlow/status/677238940982714368
Watching Richard squirm on @bbcapprentice has absolutely made my day. God bless you, Mike Soutar. #TheApprentice
— Michael Woodmass (@woodmassmichael) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/paul_critchlow/status/677239262509670401
But Claude is still everyone’s favourite.
https://twitter.com/Kathryn_Snowdon/status/677236032656510976
There were some fantastic soundbites, as always.
"I wanna do an absolutely massive business" – should've gone for one before you got in that lift, then. #TheApprentice
— James Maw (@JamesTMaw) December 16, 2015
Not to mention some straight talking.
Fair play to whispering egg of doom Claude Littner for actually saying 100% as opposed to the usual 110/200/5623% #TheApprentice
— James Giles-Franklin 🇺🇦 (@JOwainFranklin) December 16, 2015
And some less-than-straight talking.
'I'll work my socks off' – you're not even WEARING socks Charlene. Please get yourself together. #TheApprentice
— sarah m 🇵🇸 (@sazza_jay) December 16, 2015
Things didn’t get any easier back in the boardroom, and Charleine was the first to go, leading to that age-old question.
…HOW CAN YOU FIRE SOMEONE YOU NEVER HIRED.
— Sacha Fernando (@sacha_is_good) December 16, 2015
BREAKING: Charlene beats the world record for saying 'thank you' the most amount of times in 10 seconds #TheApprentice
— Michael Andrews (@mytentoryours) December 16, 2015
Gary was next out.
Absolutely gutted Gary's Mobile Disco isn't getting a £250k cash injection.
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/CaoimheDuff/status/677244665377202176
And finally, after a long dwell, Richard followed.
https://twitter.com/hansmollman/status/677245931926999040
So that leaves Joseph and Vana in the final, just as some people predicted…
My guess – it's going to be a vana & joe final … #TheApprentice
— Mark Wright (@Mark_E_Wright) December 16, 2015
Roll on next week!
