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Matt Lucas-alike Kevin became the sixth candidate to be fired in last night's Apprentice. Was Kevin the right person to go?
Well, of the three candidates he took back into the boardroom - yes. He refused to listen to the other team members suggesting that they would be better to do the sales presentation and as a result his pitches were disasters.
Kevin made a catastrophic mistake in not taking Jenny back into the boardroom. Jenny should have been in there and should have been fired for her appalling 'save the earth' week idea - let's all save the planet by cutting down lots of trees to send cards to each other. Clever.
So, did the other candidates agree with Sir Alan's decision? Absolutely not. The last five minutes of the programme when the contestants return to the house are fast becoming the best in the whole show. This week saw everyone turn on Sara and tell her to her face that she deserved to be fired.
We've praised Lee in previous weeks but his behaviour last night was disgraceful as he shouted at Sara that next time if she doesn't contribute he will not accept it and will be taking her into the boardroom with him. Annoyingly Sara failed to defend herself - though possibly she was simply shocked after finding herself under attack from all sides.
Does Sara still deserve to be in the running? Well, it's difficult to tell because we haven't really seen her in action yet. Does this mean that she doesn't contribute or simply that she is not getting much screentime? We don't know. Hopefully she will get to be team leader next week and then we will finally see what she's made of.
The other memorable moment last night was Michael's triumphant - and very inappropriate - football yob yell in the boardroom. We thought poor Margaret was going to have a heart attack. Michael's team had a very narrow victory - mainly because the other team's idea was so bad. Earlier in the task he had spent several hours trying to work out where to put an apostrophe. Michael tried to find the answer by calling up the editor of the Telegraph and the British Library. Had he thought about using a dictionary? We know where we would suggest he put the apostrophe...
What did you think of last night's show? Do you think Sara was treated unfairly? Was Kevin the right person to go? Let us know what you think...
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didn't watch last night - The McCann programme was far more relevant. I caught up with The Apprentice on BBC2. Keven must have been bad as they didn't give him much air time. Jenny is a nightmare - she needs to be exposed as a divode and rule merchant.
Posted by: roumph on Thu May 01 11:16AM | Report abuseThat was outright bullying - Thank god for Raef who stepped in! Alex and Lee are just to**ers!
Posted by: rajj9999 on Thu May 01 11:16AM | Report abuseIf the quality of the individuals on the show are a true reflection of the managerial talent in our country god help us. The leadership ability of group members and the complete lack of entrepreneurial qualities and innovative vision is a sad reflection of how we in the country approach business. One of the most disturbing characteritics of contestants is there inablity to see past there own selfish desires,childishness and self centredness. Countries like the US, Germany, and the emerging Far East countries have learned to work together for the common goal and not be splintered by unethical personal desire. Is it any wonder UK managerial standards are thought of so poorly across the globe when selfish personal gain and desire are what is most important in the eyes of the so called future industry leaders on the show.
Posted by: steviejab on Thu May 01 11:17AM | Report abuseThat was another shamefull attack of racism on tv after big brother. Definately very shocking. Sara infact had a great idea about the cards.
Posted by: nadisaba on Thu May 01 11:17AM | Report abuseFirstly it was totally wrong of all of them to pick on poor sara.....pick on the quiet one why dont you! simply to cover up their own inadequacies....i mean save the planet week???? ok having something like that is a good idea but cards....noone would buy them,waste of trees,trees n even more trees! N besides ppl buy cards to put a smile on someones face! Secondly i thought saras idea of multi-faith cards was a great idea, pity she didnt assert herself more...i mean there arent enough Eid,Vaisakhi,Honokam etc etc cards around n those that are available are few in numbers and difficult to track down! Thirdly, i sooo hope next week she doesnt go into a shell because of this bullying, if it was me i would show them they were all wrong...hopefully she does show them that shes equally as capable if not better!
Posted by: lil_star_ssr on Thu May 01 11:18AM | Report abuseThey pick on someone every week its has been Lucinda up to now, Lee is horrible no derserves to be shouted like that, dont know who he thinks he is! . i am surprised both Lucinda and Sara havent just left with that kind of bullying. I dont think any of them this year are great, but not one of the bullies should win, Lee needs taking down a peg or two.
Posted by: rebecca.clarke9 on Thu May 01 11:18AM | Report abuseIt's a blooming digrace that Jenny is still in the show !! I find her extremely rude and insulting and at time she can be offensive ! What on Earth were they thinking when they suggested a save the Earth card ! and yet these so call candidates once had high profile jobsI have seen more bright people come out off the kinder garden !!
Posted by: carl.mir on Thu May 01 11:18AM | Report abuseI totally agree it was unprofessional of the group to turn on Sara - and Raef certainly stepped up by defending her. I dont agree about it being racist though - the group are commenting on her lack of involvement not the colour of her skin. Lets hope Sara doesnt remain introverted and she starts asserting herself otherwise she will be in the boardroom next week as well.
Posted by: nevenortheast on Thu May 01 11:18AM | Report abuseSara was treated terribly, you can really see that people are being so easily influenced by Jenny and members are now displaying aggresssive bullying behaviour, I thought it was dreadful. i thought it showed the weakness of most contestants. Raf was the only one who could see sense and behaved with dignity.
Posted by: mmorgan123 on Thu May 01 11:19AM | Report abuseI was appalled at Jenny's idea - as you say, saving the planet by cutting down trees to send cards to each other. She was determined that her idea would be used, and wasn't interested in listening to Sara who, understandably, gave up trying. Sara did not deserve to be in the boardroom, and CERTAINLY didn't deserve the reaction she got back at the house. In my opinion, Kevin and Jenny should both have been fired! Ruth, Preston.
Posted by: roofy_moo on Thu May 01 11:19AM | Report abuse