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A look back at the 2024 Apprentice class
It was a brilliant series as 18 new candidates competed for the attention and investment of Lord Alan Sugar.
From British garage artist Tre Lowe to pre- and post-baby fitness coach Sarah Saadet, two pie business owners and yoga instructor Maura Rath, this series has it all.
And now it all comes down to the last two!
WATCH: Phil Reveals Major Behind-the-Scenes Secrets About Series Finale
Phil shocked viewers at home by letting slip that the show’s finalists didn’t know who won after filming finished.
During an Instagram Q&A, a fan asked: “Is it true that you don’t know who won after filming on the show finished?”
To which Phil replied “Yes, absolutely”, revealing that they were filming TWO endings for the series.
Who will walk away with Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment?
Who are you rooting for?
As the process draws to a close at 9 p.m. tonight, who will receive the message “You’re Hired!” » by Lord Sugar?
Only 30 minutes left before the business plans are revealed!
Get to know fitness enthusiast Rachel Woolford
As a keen marathon runner, Rachel aims to outdo Phil in the show’s finale with her fitness studio, which offers clients a range of classes from reformer Pilates to yoga.
His ambition is to franchise his gym brand in the north of England.
Rachel has proven her dedication to fitness by running marathons, participating in events in New York, Chicago and Berlin, as well as climbing Kilimanjaro.
Get to know pie owner Phil Turner
Father-of-two Phil could have a disastrous record after losing eight out of ten tasks over the course of the series.
However, he is hoping to win over Lord Sugar with his Sussex-based bakes, after saying his “biggest inspiration” in life was his hard-working parents.
Phil explained during his interview with Claudine Collins that his parents are his biggest inspiration.
Choking back tears, he said: “I really think my mother and father are my biggest inspirations.
“Working day in and day out in a close environment for them for a few years, I began to really appreciate the amount of work they did and how much they scarified.
Who are the finalists ?
Phil Turner and Rachel Woolford have qualified for the final of The Apprentice after a nail-biting semi-final last week.
Bognor Regis Pie business owner and fitness entrepreneur triumphed over Tre Lowe, Flo Edwards and Dr Paul Midha during a grueling week of intense interviews as they proved strong enough to handle the heat.
As Phil and Rachel celebrated their achievement after surviving the toughest day of the process so far, Phil said: “I’m really proud of myself for reaching the final.
Meanwhile, Rachel added: “I can’t really believe I’ve gotten to this point. This has been such a competitive series with incredible contestants that I’m absolutely impressed.
Hello Apprentices fans!
Good evening and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of the Apprentice final as Phil Turner and Rachel Woolford battle to become Lord Sugar’s business partners.
The pair are the final contestants standing after 18 entrepreneurs entered the 11-week competition to secure £250,000 investment for their respective businesses.
Our blog will bring you all the action from the final reaction and reaction to Lord Sugar’s latest decision in the boardroom. To get involved, please join the conversation and share your thoughts with us.
The final begins on BBC One at 9 p.m.
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