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susiecb Thu 22-Mar-12 09:38:01

Shall we have a new thread for this years show? Thoroughly enjoyed Lord Sugar last night and a good start - best bit is Dara O'brien though (sorry probably spelt that wrong).

susiecb Thu 03-May-12 12:25:41

I dont think we have said much about this lately - anyone still watching. they seem a dull lot to me and I cant identify anyone who stands out yet - can you? Still love Dara O'Brien though.

glassortwo Thu 03-May-12 12:29:18

susie I dont think there are any characters that stand out amongst them this time, still watching but I must say I am getting a little bored with them.

merlotgran Thu 03-May-12 15:35:10

I agree, glassortwo and the tasks are now predictable as we've seen it all before.

whenim64 Thu 03-May-12 15:46:27

We're all getting better at analysing as it goes along and it's becoming predictable. I love Dara O'Briain, though, and enjoy the snippets they show that have led to the loser's inevitable downfall.

shysal Thu 03-May-12 16:35:09

Agree there is no stand-out favourite. I can't say that I particularly like any of them.
What I keep noticing is how many of them have blue eyes, surely there are more than in the normal population, and they are enhanced by the blue background lighting.
This week's evictee had no sense of humour at all, even on Dara's show, his smile was forced through gritted teeth! (Like this! grin)

Annobel Thu 03-May-12 16:41:02

Interesting, though, how they are obliged to have a change of character when they appear on The Apprentice - You're Fired. Even Tanvir had to try to look relaxed. And the women all have a makeover! I'm beginning to think that Adam the market trader stands a chance, depending on his business plan, because his background is so similar to Lord Sugar's.

susiecb Fri 04-May-12 10:15:41

Yes I agree Adam is tenacious but I hate his boasting also the guy who looks a bit like Bruce Forsyth and the wrestler but cant see any girls making the cut whch is a shame.

Humbertbear Mon 07-May-12 18:42:45

I think the programme has changed now he doesn't offer them a job. He has obviously seen their business plans and takes those into account when he makes decisions about whom to fire

Annobel Mon 07-May-12 19:46:06

Humbert, that's a good point, and, if he isn't offering a job at the end of the show, should it still be called 'The Apprentice'?

POGS Mon 07-May-12 21:22:31

I still find entertaining but I have to admit I find the Donald Trump series better. I loved the Joan Rivers one, it's good because they are doing it for charity.