The Apprentice SPOILER: Girls and boys go head-to-head with their toothbrush creations

Last week, The Apprentice’s hopefuls got straight to work when they were tasked with designing an ad campaign for a cruise to destination, all with the aim of impressing Sir Lord Alan Sugar.

And while relationships were tested from the get-go, the preview clips before tonight’s second episode tell a mixed story – with little evidence of teething issues as boys and girls battle it out to create a brush. teeth intended for children.

Online pajama store owner Kathryn Louise Burn sparked controversy among girls last week when she didn’t listen to comments on the ideas, but was quick to compliment the floating conversation surrounding their latest project.

The cohort diplomatically discuss Francesca Kennedy Wallbank’s idea for a solid orange toothbrush, but the notion does not meet with rave reviews, as Sophie Wilding emphasizes that their goal is “to attract a child.”

Beauty brand owner Amy Anzel takes Francesca’s feelings into consideration, saying, “I’m just worried because Francesca is so specific about what she wants.”

This leads Swindon-born Amy to come up with a whole new idea: “I think we need something that a six to eight year old wants to take, that interests them. I don’t think a basic orange toothbrush will do. this.’

Working Together: While relationships were tested from the start last week, the preview clips before tonight’s second episode tell a mixed story

Hopes: Online pajama store owner Kathryn Louise Burn (pictured) sparked controversy among the girls last week when she didn’t listen to comments on the ideas, but was quick to compliment the floating conversation surrounding their latest project

Dissenting opinions: The cohort diplomatically discusses Francesca Kennedy Wallbank’s idea (bottom right) for a solid orange toothbrush, but the notion is not met with rave reviews, as Sophie Wilding (top at left) emphasizes that their objective is “to attract a child”

Thoughtful: Beauty brand owner Amy Anzel takes Francesca’s feelings into consideration, saying, “I’m just worried because Francesca is so specific about what she wants”

The final part of the clip shows the group designing the envisioned toothbrush, the agreement and praise bouncing between them as their creativity flows with a discussion of rockets, planets and stars.

Their competition, led this week by flight operations instructor Aaron Willis, was also taking place – away from their strained liaisons played out in last week’s episode.

As the boys start their conversation, unity is key for Aaron who reassuringly asks, “Is anyone having problems?”

Collaborate: Their competition, led this week by flight operations instructor Aaron Willis, also got along well – a far cry from their strained liaisons played out in last week’s episode

Teamwork: Focusing their idea on wizards and wands ticks everyone’s boxes, Akeem Bundu-Kamara (left) noting: “I really like the idea that the toothbrush can be the wand.”

Focusing their idea on wizards and wands ticks everyone’s boxes, Akeem Bundu-Kamara noting, “I really like the idea that the toothbrush can be the wand.”

Pharmacist Navid Sole speaks to his target audience and asks if his product could be created in a gender-neutral way.

Akeem emphasizes that he needs to be “solidified right now” as Aaron takes the reins.

All avenues: pharmacist Navid Sole addresses his target audience and asks them if his product could be created in a non-sexist way

“This child, whether it’s a girl or a boy, can interpret it. If we start to focus on gender, then we leave ourselves wide open.

“We don’t need to mention gender, because you’re just a wizard with a wand doing spells,” the chief insists.

The Apprentice continues tonight at 9 p.m. on BBC One, followed by You’re Fired on BBC Two. Watch live and on demand on BBC iPlayer.

Last episode: The Apprentice continues tonight at 9 p.m. on BBC One, followed by You’re Fired on BBC Two. Watch live and on demand on BBC iPlayer