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Old 18-05-2007, 13:50
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Though I'm fairly sold on Sir Alan cracking the whip as the apprentice hunter for the 3rd time, I do wonder if by next year his presence will seem a bit hackneyed?

I had thought a good replacement would be Branson, but he is too "nice" and "positive" . I recall he did a show for an American TV network a couple of years ago, looking for an apprentice - though it was interesting in parts, the format was so macho and thickly overlaid with dramatic music that I couldn't abide enduring it to the bitter end! Branson also appeared to be ill at ease with acting "hard".

Does anyone have a replacement in mind for Surallun?
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Old 18-05-2007, 13:54
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Old 18-05-2007, 13:56
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Old 18-05-2007, 13:59
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Mohammed Al Fayed - he's always looking for extra publicity (tee hee)
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Old 18-05-2007, 14:06
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This might be quite timely as I think SAS' selection and firing criteria is starting to descend into farce.

His spiel when firing Ghazal was off the mark and almost made me think he'd been reading some of the posts on here criticising her.

So, someone fresh every couple of years please, because SAS is proving - by the dire calibre of the candidates this year and the controversiality of some of them (cue Katie) - that subtance will eventually lose out to ratings.

Next, Sir Richard Branson.

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Old 18-05-2007, 14:06
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He'd have to go to charm school so he could sometimes be civil to the would-be apprentices.

I wouldn't like to cross him and have to face him in the board room.

What about a woman? America did a series with Martha Stewart.

Michelle Mone is very successful but probably just too nice.
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Old 18-05-2007, 14:47
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Old 18-05-2007, 14:49
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Any of the dragons would be good
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Old 18-05-2007, 14:59
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Sir Alan can't be replaced! Nobody could better his whit, charm and fantastic opening monologues (both "I don't like liars" from Series 2 and "I don't care if you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth" from Series 3)
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Old 18-05-2007, 15:31
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.. going with the Dragon's Den theme, I think Deborah Meadon would be an interesting choice. She can be friendly and encouraging, but tough and uncompromising - but does she have the clever patter and misanthropy to lay into the hapless contestants?

I can imagine there are quite a few millionaire entrepreneurs waiting in the wings, hoping Surralun jacks it in, so they can chance their careers at this apprentice lark. The show has made him a sort of curmudgeonly national treasure, though I wonder if its done his business any good?
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Old 18-05-2007, 15:36
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Sir Alan can't be replaced! Nobody could better his whit, charm and fantastic opening monologues (both "I don't like liars" from Series 2 and "I don't care if you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth" from Series 3)
I totally agree!!

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Old 18-05-2007, 15:43
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I agree - it has to be SAS - none of the dragon's would work for me at all.....
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Old 18-05-2007, 15:48
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Stelios - I'm sure he's sponsored the set on You're Fired!
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Old 18-05-2007, 16:13
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Harvey Goldsmith!
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Old 18-05-2007, 17:33
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Jose Mourinho.
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Old 18-05-2007, 18:09
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This might be quite timely as I think SAS' selection and firing criteria is starting to descend into farce.

His spiel when firing Ghazal was off the mark and almost made me think he'd been reading some of the posts on here criticising her.

So, someone fresh every couple of years please, because SAS is proving - by the dire calibre of the candidates this year and the controversiality of some of them (cue Katie) - that subtance will eventually lose out to ratings.

Next, Sir Richard Branson.
I'm not sure that it's entirely SA's fault that the board room face to face has degenerated into farce - it's the producers again wanting to sex everything up!!

In the beginning SA was more closely involved with the candidates, whereas now he relies on feedback from M & N and gets on with his life in between board room sessions. Also the selection of candidates can't be down to him - he must have teams of people interviewing and selecting - and IMHO they need sacking

Whoever they replaced SA with would end up in the same place after a few series - it's the way these things go.

I couldn't watch Duncan Ballantyne I'm afraid - at any price!
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Old 18-05-2007, 20:07
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It'd be Duncan Bannatyne for me
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Old 18-05-2007, 20:37
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He would love to do it...he is a real media tart after all. Like the way his hair keeps getting darker as time goes by
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Old 18-05-2007, 21:32
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Sorry, I can't recall her name, but the Ultima Bra lady who was on the Fired programme a couple of weeks ago. I've seen her on a few programmes, and she is funny and feisty, and does not suffer fools - she would be good
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Old 18-05-2007, 22:43
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Richard Branson seems an obvious choice for me.
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Old 18-05-2007, 22:57
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Richard Branson seems an obvious choice for me.
Yes but can't see him playing Mr Nasty though...he just can't stop smiling
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Old 19-05-2007, 00:26
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I don't think Sir Richard Branson would be a great choice.

He is notably, despite the programme he did (Rebel Millionaire?), fairly uncomfortable infront of the camera in scripted situations. I think that this may be due to the dyslexia he suffers from although he has said in the past that it helps him when trying to interpret situations or people which could help him in a show like The Apprentice.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Sir Richard a number of years ago at a business event and he was as timed as a kitten. I think he is a genuinely nice fella, and while I think Sir Alan probably is as well, he probably doesn't need the hassle he would get by doing The Apprentice.

That being said he isn't shy of trying to build his already huge media, therefore company, profile!
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Old 19-05-2007, 12:11
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Sorry, I can't recall her name, but the Ultima Bra lady who was on the Fired programme a couple of weeks ago. I've seen her on a few programmes, and she is funny and feisty, and does not suffer fools - she would be good
Yes - she was excellent and would probably enjoy the opportunity. I'd certainly watch if she was The Boss!
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Old 19-05-2007, 18:20
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^Agreed, she came across really well on You're Fired.
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Old 19-05-2007, 18:34
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id also go for Richard branson
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