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Lord Alan Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady, and Tim Campbell MBE celebrate 20 years of the beloved business program on BBC One.

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Lord Alan Sugar is astounded that it’s been two decades since he first welcomed the most ambitious contenders of the business world into The Apprentice boardroom.

In BBC One’s The Apprentice, candidates compete in a series of challenges and tasks set by the 78-year-old tycoon to prove themselves worthy of entering into a 50/50 business with him, which would also receive a £250,000 investment.

Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE, Lord Sugar’s two trusted business associates, watch their closely as they conduct this, which won the series’ inaugural finale in 2005.

Lord Sugar makes an remarks about the 20th anniversary of the show, saying, “It is an amazing milestone,” before later admitting that it will be the one thing many people will remember him for rather than his commercial success that earned millions of dollars.

You begin to wonder, “Wow, this is 20 years old when we started recording this series.” What’s amazing is Tim Campbell, who is now one of my advisors and won the first series, says Sugar, who launched Amstrad, his most successful business venture in 1968.

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Because I had nine-year-olds who were now 29 when the program first aired 20 years ago, I believe it attracts a new audience each year. And the newest generation of 16-year-olds is settling in and adoring it. The audience grows as a result. The BBC keeps doing it because the audience is stifling it.

The Apprentice’s winner would receive a £1100,000 job working for Lord Sugar in the original format. However, the prize was changed to having the business tycoon as a partner instead from series seven.

Baroness Brady, 56, is currently West Ham United FC’s vice-chairman. She admitted that she had no idea the show would continue to thrive after 20 years.

It’s such a privilege to be a part of such a fantastic show, “. I’ve always promised to do it for Alan to do it. Not more or less, please. Therefore, being a part of it is truly wonderful. She said, “It’s a great show.”

It’s incredible to think the series has reached its 20th season, I believe. That represents a significant milestone for television programming. And now that 20 years have passed, I believe it speaks volumes about the strength of The Apprentice as a format and brand. It’s still entertaining, still competitive, and still relevant today.

And I believe the show has changed as the times go. Since series one, the business world has drastically changed, and the show has also changed. They are more entrepreneurial-minded, digitally savvy, and more aware of social impact and innovation.

“So I’m incredibly proud of what the show has accomplished. It’s not just about great TV; it also features real success stories and new businesses. We’ve helped to highlight the virtues of ambition, perseverance, and resilience, which are more crucial now than ever.

Lord Sugar isn’t sure if The Apprentice will continue to be a part of his long-lasting legacy or just another example of his accomplishments.

He acknowledges that it is something that “I will remember forever,” and that he is undoubtedly going to remember it as well.

“Although Donald Trump [who hosted the US version from 2004 to 2015] will tell you that he gave me the job, which he did not. But to be fair, he was the first one to do it in America. It is a great achievement to have helped so many businesses and inspired so many young people to consider business. And it’s a great achievement, I think, getting to 20 series. One has to thank the BBC for continuing to invest in this great product because that’s what it is.”

Businessman Campbell, 48, who was hired as project director of Lord Sugar’s newly launched health and beauty division at Amstrad for a salary of £100, 000, understands why The Apprentice holds such significance.

Campbell can only beg the accomplishments and influence he’s managed to establish in his life considering the extraordinary span of Lord Sugar’s career.

You would believe you were ancient and done on the street if you looked back 20 years and reached anywhere near 40 or 50 years old! However, he explains that Lord Sugar has been able to demonstrate the resilience of a good idea regardless of the time when it was first broadcast. “Almost 20% of the 6.4 million viewers who tune in each week are young people, make up the majority of the amazing young people who we get watching the show.” That leaves a wonderful legacy.

Campbell remarked, “I think the show is a big part of my history, obviously, because that’s where I got the chance to work with the then Sir Alan, now Lord Sugar, and really spread my wings in the world of business.

For me, seeing what mentorship and guidance actually can do means a lot. It offers a tremendous opportunity to change. I believe there is a lot of positive energy in terms of sustainability and British business, and there needs to be more attention given to supporting and supporting UK-based entrepreneurs.

“Isn’t it surprising that The Apprentice embodies a large part of British culture? And what that means to me is that with the right opportunities, a lot of hard work, determination, a little bit of mentorship, and, shall we say, fantastic opportunities can be found no matter where you start from, no matter who you are, no matter what you know.

* On Thursday, January 29, The Apprentice returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

As the family’s public dispute reaches a climax, Brooke Beckham slammed his parents David and Victoria Beckham in a vile statement.

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As Brooklyn Beckham accuses his famous parents of making him ‘uncomfortable’ and having ‘humiliated’ him, the Mirror charts the moments that started it all.

The sexual nonsense

When he was a teenager, Victoria Beckham publicly made a sexual joke referring to erections with Brooklyn – then aged 14 – in the audience. While accepting an accolade at the Glamour Woman of the Year Awards, Victoria took to the stage and realised the microphone was too low down for her so she quipped: “Oh, I have to raise it, that doesn’t happen often.”

Before she gasped in shock and shook her hands, the audience began to laugh. She continued, “Oh my god, I didn’t even mean that.” The audience was still watching her son while she said, “I’m so sorry, Brooklyn, I’m so sorry.” They told me to be funny, but I was completely off the rails.

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The “big boy” comment

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No one wants to be called a ‘big boy’ when they’re 16 years old and least of all in public by their dad. But this is something David Beckham decided to do.

The former football player kissed his head in a monochrome photo of himself and his son in a seemingly well-intentioned post from 2015, which he shared on Instagram. Something about him proudly says, “I love this not so little man so much……. developing quickly into the ideal hiking companion and gentleman… Big boy, I love you.

His hair is being made fun of.

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His father David Beckham was once as well-known for his haircuts as his mother, and his best friend is Ken Paves, a hairdresser. However, that did not prevent Victoria from mocking Brooklyn’s hairstyle in 2017.

While he was dating actress Chloe Grace Moretz, his mum compared his choice of style to comic book character Dennis the Menace. Posting a split shot of Brooklyn and Dennis next to each other she wrote on Instagram: “@brooklynbeckham X That hair!!! @chloegmoretz what have u done!!”

Chloe responded in the comments with “Hahahah ohhhhh my god.” Brooklyn didn’t appear to make any comments in the press.

The media blatantly exposing his drunken state

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Brooklyn appeared to be sleeping on the couch at home while doing what many teenagers would do after seeing live music at a festival in 2015. His mother apparently shared a photo of him with her online followers after she discovered him without his knowledge.

Back from Coachella @brooklynbeckham x vb was a picture of him that Victoria posted with the caption “Back from Coachella @brooklynbeckham x vb” Some comments made reference to Brooklyn’s bottom at the time of his 16th birthday.

wearing a t-shirt that reads “I’m special”

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You’re more likely to follow your mother’s style advice because she’s a fashion designer. However, it might have turned off when Brooklyn wore a t-shirt with the words “My mama says I’m special.”

Let’s assume it was a mother-son joke, but Brooklyn’s expression as a teen suggested otherwise. Not that it prevented Victoria from posting it to Instagram.

Beckham broke his silence on the issue with an explosive post on Monday after long-running speculation that she was involved in a family feud with his famous parents.

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Brooklyn Beckham has long been thought to have been involved in a family feud against his famous parents, Lady Victoria and Sir David Beckham. The former model, 26, married heiress Nicola Peltz in 2022, and ever since then, rumblings that things are not right when it comes to his relationship with his family have been rife.

Over Christmas, the pair chose to spend the festive period by themselves and just weeks later, the star has spoken out in an explosive rant posted to social media platform Instagram , where he claimed that the former footballer and the Spice Girls legend had attempted to “ruin” his relationship with his billionaire wife.

Here are some of the biggest bombshells to have come out of the shocking post.

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removing his name

The former chef claimed that negotiations broke off weeks before the wedding because he and his parents “forced” him to agree to waive the right to use his name. He claimed that during the weeks leading up to our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and bribed me into giving them the right to use my name, which would have affected my wife and our children.

They resisted if I agreed to do so before my wedding date, fearing that the terms of the agreement would be drawn up. The payday was affected by my holdout, and they haven’t treated me similarly since.

calling him “evil”

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The drama didn’t stop there, though. Victoria accused him of being evil because he had chosen to give his paternal grandmother Gina and his grandmother Sandra, who she called Naunni, as their seats at the top table at the wedding.

“Uncomfortable and Handicapped,”

Brooklyn claims that Victoria “always felt uncomfortable and humiliated” after “taking his first dance with his wife.”

No matter how hard we’ve worked together as a family, my wife has consistently been disrespected by them. My mother has repeatedly eluded my past by inviting women into our lives in ways that were obviously meant to unease us both.

Beckham family “digs” at Nicola.

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Brooklyn made a shocking claim in another shocking revelation: “Families members of my family told me that Nicola was “not blood and’not family.” I’ve been the target of constant attacks from my parents, both privately and publicly, that were sent to the press at their will ever since I started fighting for myself and my family. My brothers were sent to me on social media, but they never managed to stop me from happening this summer.

‘Banned’ from the birthday parties

Although it quickly became known that Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen, David celebrated his 50th birthday in May. Brooklyn and Nicola have since claimed that they went to London to be with his father, but that they were turned down because they didn’t want her there.

He said, “He refused all of our attempts, unless it was at his grand birthday party, where there were cameras around every corner and 100 people there. When Nicola wasn’t invited, he finally agreed to see me. A slap in the face was used. When my family moved to LA later, they initially denied seeing me.

The Mirror has spoken with Victoria’s spokesperson and the Beckham family’s attorney.

Victoria Beckham, Beckham’s mother, claims she ruined his wedding day first dance with Victoria Peltz and humiliated him.

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Brooklyn Beckham has revealed he was humiliated by his mum on his wedding day. On what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life tying the knot with Nicola Peltz, the son of David and Victoria has claimed his mum embarrassed him with inappropriate behaviour.

As the family’s very public feud intensifies, Brooklyn has broken his silence on his estrangement in a scathing statement. And within the Instagram rant was a very damning allegation against former Spice Girl, Victoria.

Brooklyn, 26, claims that on April 9, 2022, Nicola’s family’s oceanfront estate in Palm Beach, Florida, “hijacked” the couple’s first dance. Brooklyn claimed his mother had instead left his new wife waiting in the wings because they had been planning the occasion for weeks.

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Brooklyn’s lengthy rant read, “Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where it was scheduled for my romantic dance with my wife, but instead my mother was waiting to dance with me instead. In front of everyone, she danced very inappropriately on me.

In my entire life, I have never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated. We wanted to exchange our vows so that we could make brand-new wedding day memories that would not cause anxiety and embarrassment.

The eldest of David and Victoria’s children made a number of vile remarks. Before their wedding day, he added that the couple had been “trying never to ruin” their relationship.

He claims he had no choice but to try to defend himself despite admitting that he had been trying to keep their private disagreements exactly that.

He asserted that his wife had no intention of controlling him and that he had no intention of reconciling with his parents.

Instead, he firmly defended her while saying his family had “consistently disrespected” her. And he also tried to dispute the claims he had shunned his father’s 50th birthday celebrations.

Brooklyn claims he tried to be present despite reports in May that Brooklyn and Nicola were hidden because the rest of the clan had a party. He claimed that he and his wife had traveled to London for the shindig, but that they had been “rejected for a week as we waited in our hotel room.”

Brooklyn claims that unless he attends the big bash, his father wouldn’t agree to meet them. When Nicola wasn’t invited, he finally agreed to see me, according to Brooks, “Brooklyn wrote.

It was a “slap in the face,” the author said. When my family moved to LA later, they initially denied seeing me.

Brooklyn ended his outburst by saying, “Graciated for the life I chose,” and he wakes up every morning. He claimed he now finds “peace and relief” and that he only wants peace and happiness for their future families.

The Mirror has spoken with Victoria’s spokesperson and the Beckham family’s attorney.

This sunrise lamp is a “game-changer,” according to customers, because it “makes a huge difference” on gloomy winter mornings. It’s also on sale for almost 40% off this Blue Monday.

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Sleepers may have found the ideal product to make early winter starts easier and better for our mental health because the clocks aren’t going backwards for a while.

Many people claim that the Lumie Sunrise Alarm Clock has made them feel more rested. Additionally, the alarm clock is available on Amazon for a reduced price of £31.99, down 36% from its original price of £49.99, for this Blue Monday.

The Lumie alarm clock has a variety of clever features that can be pre-programmed to mimic a sunrise 30 minutes before your alarm goes off. It can also act as a sunset as it enters the dark, gradually dimming for more than 30 minutes until it is completely gone.

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Customers who claim to have noticed a noticeable improvement since incorporating this alarm into their morning routine on gloomy days have hailed this daylight lamp as an absolute “game-changer.”

More than 30 years have passed on research by Lumie, a British company that was founded in Cambridge in 1991 to improve sleep, mood, and energy levels. The company claims to have created the first wake-up light in 1992.

Using LED technology, the device mimics the natural hues of sunrise and sunset, providing customisable bedroom illumination to help you unwind at night and wake properly in the morning. Recognised for its effectiveness in combating seasonal affective disorder, this lamp is designed to support better sleep and ensure you wake feeling completely revitalised and alert.

The brand claims that the alarm clock mimics a sunrise to help with sleep and SAD and winter blues as well as promote better sleep. The sunrise and sunset are illuminated by a warm, white light, as are six other colors that can be used to complement a person’s mood: green, red, blue, pink, orange, or light blue. With a choice of 10 light levels, it can also be used as a bedside lamp.

Even better, this lamp is currently only available for £31.99, making Amazon the most affordable place to buy one. This means that you can purchase one at an impressive 36% discount.

The Sunrise Lamp is currently on sale at Boots for $ 39.99, saving customers 20% off its full price. Or, over Dunelm, customers can purchase the more sophisticated model, the £99 Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 Digital Alarm Clock, over the counter.

Customers who have already made an investment in one rave about it, and one pleased customer praised it as the BEST item she’s ever purchased from Amazon. I’ve been looking for the best and most affordable option when it comes to purchasing a SAD lamp, and this is it. This lamp is so lovely. The features are exactly what I needed, and they have greatly improved my morning and sleep habits! A must-have, especially for those who struggle to get out of bed in the dark.”

This buyer shares: “I’ve been using the Lumie Sunrise Alarm for almost two weeks, and it has definitely made a difference in my morning routine.” This alarm clock has helped me overcome my struggles to wake up in the morning. My opinion of this product has remained ambiguous. The Lumie Sunrise Alarm’s ability to gently wake me up with an increase in light intensity mimics a natural sunrise, which is its most notable benefit. This feature has changed my mornings greatly, making getting out of bed much simpler.

The same customer, however, does mention some flaws, saying, “On the downside, the Lumie Sunrise Alarm has a few flaws. First of all, the device’s build quality is poor. Given its cost, the price point does seem and feel a little cheap. Setting up the alarm can be a little challenging because it’s not as user-friendly as I’d like. To speed up the setup procedure, the user manual could have more in-depth instructions. Additionally, when I use the alarm as a nightstand clock at night, I found the clock’s red light to be quite annoying. It’s not adjustable in intensity, and it made my sleep more difficult than I had anticipated.

One Amazon shopper shared, “First few mornings I hated it but I kept going with it I suffer S. A. ” I’m really bad, and my sister once told me that you can get things to help, but I never thought of that. A few weeks ago, I made the decision to try to help, and after a few days, it has changed everything. The only thing that has changed is that I’m waking up easily and in good spirits. The only thing I can change is that you could choose the color to wake up to because I’d prefer orange light. However, so far, I believe white is the only color that can be used as a light.

One customer at Boots raves that “waking up feels smoother and more natural because of the soft sunrise glow and soothing sounds like animal and nature sounds.” The user interface is straightforward, and the bright room lighting creates a warm atmosphere. It’s both practical and accurate, and it genuinely improves mornings.