He made some positive comment about her in week one or two. He said something like "she's a nice girl" and this week he said "the others were ganging up on her" or something.

Yes, he's smitten.

In fairness, I was convinced Gabrielle was going, really scared she might've been out the door already before she set foot in the boardroom - but by the time the firing music flared up, absolutely convinced she was safe.

So I'd say it's more that she made a very robust defence, and earnt her place in the competition, myself. But - whichever works. q:

I agree, her defense to the accusations put against her were excellent so I was absolutely sure she was safe before she was called back in by Laura.

Can't blame him if he does, really.

But would you still ask that if he made similar comments about a male candidate? "Ooh, Sugar's made some nice comments about Adam. Does he fancy him, I wonder?"

Gabrielle has puppy-dog appeal. I think most men likes the old fashioned, 'Nigella' style woman. Competent in a non-threatening, feminine way. Good homemakers who can bring in a nice little secondary income from a part time, hobby business.

If he favours her, I have a hunch her business idea is one of the better ones, or in tune with LS's businesses.

I suspect he likes Gabrielle's business plan too.

It all seems roughly similar to Tom last year and to be fair, I can understand why LAS was interested in Tom's unusual shaped nail files - Tom's products are bringing in money for both LAS and Tom.

Both Tom and Gabrielle have come across as creative types too. I would be really interested in what Gabrielle's business plan is.

If he does, he's got competition and I'm tall - what could he possibly offer her?

I think the main thing he likes about Gabrielle is her business plan just like Tom last year. She seems creative and her plan might be as well. Plus Gabrielle seems to have more about her during the tasks than Tom did - though that isn't saying much.....