Only in his photo, they all look really weird in their photos and then surprisingly normal in their videos.

Ah, that explains why Nick Hewer is increasingly pulling so many faces, he's Doc Brown!

Just reading his description - what is a telecom entrepreneur??? One of those stalls that "unlocks " your phone or someone who sells answer phones? He can hardly be competing with BT?

Taxi for SpeedRacer!!!

Well not quite, more like competing with Manx Telecom. Another poster on this thread found his business (might contain spoilers). Looks to supply wi-fi to the Isle of Man.
And to be fair, also looks to be a proper and possibly sizable thriving business, unlike some of the hot-air jobs that candidates have in their past (and future). None of which stops him from being a bit of a bell end of course.

Like Chris did, anyone who describes themself as extremely funny makes me not like them instantly. No-one can actually say that about themself and get away with it.
On the other hand, like Christopher, anyone who uses the word abrupt I immediately like.

Jamie's looking to become the 'bumper sticker' candidate with all those cliched sayings.

Don't know why alot of them seem to be pushing this 'wackiness' about them. Lord Sugar doesn't like that, he likes someone who gets straight-to-the-point. Kind of like Laura is, although saying she's a man in a woman's body is just a bit too direct.

Paloma certainly wins the award for the most intriguing and slightly scary opening statements.

I like Raleigh for some bizarre reason. I knew I would when I saw his pic. Also liked Sandeesh talking about her dad's ears.

Why do they all look like they've chewed a wasp, none of them are smiling.

Ralleigh looks he could be an unbearable mummys-boy prick.

isopap - probably not a comedian.


Dan was pretty cheery! Keep in mind that they're all mid-interview. For a potentially lifechanging TV show. Not exactly the least stressful moment of a person's life.

Ah, when I saw this thread title, I thought it was for the next series, and not the one we have had to wait ages for....

Anyone confirmed that there IS a next series yet?......

Who said I was trying to be funny just commenting on the videos as I watched them, but thanks for your insight.

Yes, they were advertising for Apprentice 7 candidates during Junior Apprentice. I think it's being filmed right now, it's normally Sept-Oct that it is filmed for airing in April.

quote "I'm Stuart Baggs 'The Brand' " -- what a Wank%r!!!

This confirmation enough from yesterday?

http://twitpic.com/2ssr5q

With a Jedward hairstyle!!!

Chris Bates sounds a bit of a pillock.

The producers have chosen quite a few investment bankers this year. They also don't have so many professional salespeople for once (Dan is the only one I can see there). I Wonder if there's a message in that?

Either they are hoping the audience will have some 'hate' figures (plus a nice easy rhyme) or there were more redundant bankers about last year.

Whilst S4 had five people with sales in their last job title, there was only one in S5, which was Debra. Selling is part of many roles but isn't all of it eg estate agents and 'development managers'. Many people have started in a shop or telesales as a first or interim job eg Lorraine and Yasmina.

Sales or convincing people to give you their cash in return for what your business does, is what keeps a commercial business alive; providing it's done at a net profit. Every role in a business has that as it's ultimate aim even if they don't realise*. I have no problem with Sugar 'banging on' on that subject.

*'above it all journos', if you didn't write what people will pay to read, they won't buy your paper and advertisers won't pay to be in it.

I assumed it was related to the credit crunch and large numbers of bankers being made redundant last year. Business Development is pretty much sales by another name so I'd also put Laura in the salesperson category.

A little promotional video off YouTube for Stuart Baggs' company - Bluewave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0lAlk4pN0

The words cutting and edge don't spring to mind!

oh dear

Well for the advertising task, there's a PM right there.

As they've just been posted, here's Monkseal's view of all 16

http://monkseal.wordpress.com/2010/1...ice-6-preview/

hehehe

LOL

My fave bit was:
Oh Stella English. Truly you are the biggest disappointment of them all. Looking at your website picture and profile I had such high-hopes. Such an icy blonde stare, such an inspiring background (rose from no qualification to being the only woman in all of Japan or something), the tough mother-bear stance. And then I flick to your video and what do I see? Some giggly piece snorting her way through some story about how when she was young she drew a red car, and then when she grew up she bought a red car!

Exactly what I thought.

Why are so many of the women bigging up their crazy sides.
"Oh my god, I'm dead mad me yadda yadda..."
Cue Lordalun -

Thanks for the link Tercet! TV just wouldn't be the same without the Monkseal. What would we do without him?

I know, still re-reading S5 and giggling

TA without Monkseal, is like ham without mustard

"Cos I've seen other series of the show and want a bit of tv reality fame!"



"Er.. I meant cos I want to work with Sir Alan. He's such an inspiration to me."