Harpreet or Kathryn business partner decision made by Lord Sugar as winner REVEALED
THE winner of The Apprentice has been announced after an explosive series finale to win Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment
Just Harpreet and Kathryn were left in the competition, both hoping to score a partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, and a cash prize of £250,000.
Harpreet Kaur is a 30-year-old owner of a dessert parlour from West Yorkshire, described herself as a born leader, who is fearless.
She went up against Kathryn Louise Burn, a 29-year-old owner of an online pyjama store from Swindon.
But after a solid pitch – and her delicious cookie cups going down a treat – it was Harpreet who secured the business titan’s investment.
After her win, Harpreet said: “I absolutely loved that it was an all-female final because I love empowering women, I hope that I can inspire many women that you need to follow your dreams, go and smash your goals, go and get them.
“But I also do feel that we need to sort of delete these titles out there in business, it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female. If you can set your eyes on something, and you’re going to make a success of yourself, go for it. It doesn’t really matter what gender you are.
“And I think, again, through the process, that’s what Lord Sugar is about, I don’t think it matters if you’re male or female, if he recognises that someone’s worth an investment, he will do that.”
Read our Apprentice 2022 final blog below for the latest updates…
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How to apply for The Apprentice?
Unfortunately, the closing date for series 17 applications was 11.59pm on Friday, February 4, 2022.
The application date for 2023 is yet to be announced.
However, when applications reopen, hopeful contestants can fill out the form on the show’s official website.
In order to apply you need to be over the age of 18.
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Previous winners (continued…)
Meanwhile in 2016, Welsh-based cake company owner Alana Spencer secured the investment for her brand Ridiculously Rich.
Far-right commentator Katie Hopkins also famously appeared in the show, losing out in the 2007 final to Simon Ambrose, who landed a job with Lord Sugar.
Michelle Dewberry won the second series of the show, narrowly beating no-nonsense bookies’ favourite Ruth Badger, who later bagged her own TV series.
Dewberry was applauded by Lord Sugar for holding down three jobs while she was still at school. Nowadays, she is a consultant and regularly appears as a pundit on TV, and is also a presenter on GB News.
In 2017, she announced she was standing for Parliament as an independent candidate in the Hull West and Hessle constituency.
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Previous winners of The Apprentice
Tim Campbell, who won the first series of The Apprentice, stepped in for businessman Claude Littner in the boardroom as he was recovering from a serious electric bike accident.
Lord Sugar has been fronting the series since its launch in 2005 and in that time has partnered with over a dozen businesses.
In 2019, the series was won by artisan bakery boss Carina Lepore, who opened a second branch of her Dough Bakehouse business in Beckenham, south London.
The year before, Leeds-based swimwear brand owner Sian Gabbidon secured the coveted investment, while series 13 saw Lord Sugar crown both finalists winners for the first time in the show’s history.
James White, who ran an IT recruitment firm, and Sarah Lynn, who owned a confectionery company, were both given £250,000 by the business tycoon.
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The Apprentice stars surprise commuters
Tim Campbell and the finalists of TV show The Apprentice surprised commuters at London Liverpool Street station ahead of the final episode which will see one of them crowned the winner.
The BBC One show finalists Harpreet Kaur and Kathryn Burn posed at a pop-up of the Loser’s Cafe, which offered beverages on the concourse, during morning rush hour on Thursday.
Campbell, who won the first series of the show in 2005 and replaced Claude Littner in the boardroom for the latest season, conducted a BBC Concert Orchestra which performed the show’s famous theme tune to commuters.
There was also an appearance by the series’ infamous “Turdal Wave” logo, which welcomed workers into the city on the day the final of the show will be aired.
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Who is Kathryn Louise Burn?
Kathryn Louise Burn is a 29-year-old owner of an online pyjama store from Swindon.
Having worked a range of different jobs, she has plans for her pyjama business to move forward.
She describes herself as ambitious and a “savage”.
She revealed: “My dreams in my head are absolutely huge and I believe I can achieve them.”
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Harpreet is Alan’s new business partner!
That’s it! The decision has been made.
Harpreet has been named as Lord Sugar’s next partner!
“The search for Alan Sugar’s next business partner is complete”.
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Stepping out for final time
Alan Sugar is making his final deliberations.
When they come back in, “one of them will become his new business partner”.
Who will seal the deal with Lord Sugar?
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Harpreet and Kathryn getting a grilling
Alan Sugar says to Harpreet that the deserts trend may have peaked two years ago.
Harpreet says she will keep people coming back for more with her treats.
Turning to Kathryn, he asks how her business will flourish outside of lockdown.
Kathryn says it won’t just see spikes in sales at Christmas.
She again defends her decision to go for jungle pattern is justified and still on-trend.
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Harry and Amy spent two days arguing with each other
Lord Sugar says “it’s safe to say you two won’t be buying matching pyjamas”.
Kathryn also had to explain her reasoning for opting for a jungle print.
Lord Sugar said: “Did you go for jungle print because you’re shipping them by Amazon?”.
Oh dear, Alan.
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‘Your decision-making deserted you’
Lord Sugar is dissecting Harpreet’s business plan.
He mentions Baroness Brady noted how nervous Harpreet was and said: “To use your pun… your decision-making deserted you.”
He also says Nick’s acting skills are poor.
Sorry mate, we did try to tell you!
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Kathryn impresses with her prints and adverts
Kathryn has held her own with her jungle print line.
Her adverts, which are tailored towards the family wearing matching clothes, garner a few nods of approval from industry experts.
Kathryn manages to convince an audiecne member that jungle prints are bang in fashion.
She stands her ground very well.
Also can we appreciate the dog?
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Harpreet presents first
Alan Sugar is tucking into Harpreet’s sweet treat product.
She is trying her best to impress them but she is coming across abit flustered.
She raised some smiles with her video and digital billboard.
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Finalists are preparing their final pitches
Harpreet and Kathryn are both preparing their final pitches for Lord Sugar. Will it be pyjamas or puds for the business titan?
The feedback from consumers doesn’t look great so far – one person says the PJ campaign reminds them of a charity organisation!
Oh So Yum customers are saying the puds might just be “too big” – is there such a thing?
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Nick still banging on about his acting skills
Doesn’t take much to make this boy’s head swell.
Harpreet reckons he’s a natural actor (so he says).
But we think he shouldn’t give up the day job (whatever that actually is!)
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What are Kathryn and Harpreet’s hero products?
Kathryn combines leopards with jungle print for her pyjamas.
Meanwhile, Harpreet is making a cookie shot glass for her hero product.
But will either be good enough for Lord Sugar?
There’s nothing more the finalists can do now… I’m feeling nervous for them!
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Sharing is caring
The teams come back together to share what they’ve been working on, but Harpreet isn’t keen on the advert they’ve created, questioning Nick’s choice of smart clothing.
Similarly, Kathryn doesn’t like her advert, and Amy let’s her opinions be known about Kathryn’s logo, calling it “cold.”
Awkard!
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Amy sews up Kathryn’s pyjama ad
Meanwhile, Harpreet’s team is not so streamlined.
They seem to be spending a lot of time editing the video.
But the products look spectacular.
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Nick thinks he’s ‘a bit of an all-rounder’
Nick says he thinks he’s a bit of an all-rounder as the boys film their TV advert for Oh So Yum!
It comes after Akshay stroked his ego with a “great shot”.
But we think his acting is a little bit wooden. Sorry mate!
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Prototype time for Pyjamily
Kathryn and Stephanie are on route to create proto-type pyjamas.
The hopeful says she “is feeling the pressure”.
She adds “this is what Lord Sugar will be investing in”.
You’re not wrong, Kathryn!
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Teams get started on TV ads
Harpreet’s team are brainstorming for their TV promotion advert.
Nick Showering says there is a lack of humour and engagement in the plans – and believes he’s the man to bring some laughs to the table.
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Harpreet is not happy with digital billboard
Harpreet says it looks like someone is rushing through lunch on their break.
She also asks why Nick is wearing a suit as he eats cakes.
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Harpreet’s desert parlours are called ‘Oh So Yum’
They are in with the graphic designers – and Karren Brady says the pressure is getting to Harpreet.
Baroness Brady thinks it’s getting tougher for Harpreet as “the 250,000 investment gets closer”.
Over in Pyjamily’s team, Kathryn seems to be a lot more willing to go with the flow and is positive.
“I think that looks fab,” says Kathryn… but not sure adviser Tim Campbell would agree with you.
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Pyjamily are getting to work on digital billboard
Amy and Akeem are in their pyjamas, while Harry is directing the Pyjamily billboard campaign.
Meanwhile, on Harpreet’s team, Navid is pretending to eat cake for their billboard.
Why on earth he’s not eating that gorgeous cake is beyond me.
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Harpreet is brainstorming for a brand name
Harpreet is showing her leadership skills – and she’s being surprisingly diplomatic.
However, she chooses to come back to the task after a few damp squib suggestions.
Meanwhile, Kathryn’s team has settled for Pyjamily pretty quickly.
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What did the finalists say about winning the investment?
Kathryn said: “If I won this investment it would absolutely change my life.”
Meanwhile, Harpreet said: “I really feel like I have been able to showcase my skills throughout this process.”
