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It was a double-whammy on last week's Apprentice as not one, but two of the candidates were fired in a dramatic boardroom showdown following what should have been called the Headless Kosher Chickens task.
We didn't shed any tears for either cheating, bully Jenny Celerier or sour-faced, ice queen Jennifer Maguire as both of them have had this coming for weeks. How did they manage to survive this far? Actually, how have about 90% of this year's candidates survived so far? It's hardly a vintage year!
Jennifer - the greatest sales person in Europe - was a useless team leader and made mistake after mistake as she struggled to control her team. In the boardroom, her vicious side surfaced once again as she played the blame game and tried to pin her failure on her team-mates. Whiner Alex was also guilting of blaming everyone else - as usual - but again he got off the hook. Why can't Sir Alan see through him?
Meanwhile, the other Jenny, who previously enraged us when she bullied Lucinda, came unstuck last night when she cheated during the task in an attempt to sabotage the other team's result. How on earth did she think she could do this ON CAMERA and then get away with it? Duh!
What really angered us was that Michael, who helped her out in the scam, managed to wriggle himself out of trouble. This was despite his aggressive behaviour in the boardroom (again) and a blatant attempt to gain favour with Sir Alan by playing the Jewish card (thankfully he didn't pull his trousers down to prove it, as was suggested).
Michael is possibly the most arrogant contestant ever to take part - has anyone so useless ever thought so highly of themselves? Margaret quite rightly branded him 'a waste of space'. So why is he still there?
Elsewhere last night, Claire is actually starting to warm on us. Yes, so she does get totally out of control during the tasks but this does make it fun to watch as her teamleader struggles to reign her in. Is it just us, or does she have a look of Kerry Katona about her? You get the impression that she'd be quite a laugh after a few drinks down the pub though we'd pass on having her as a manager as we prefer our back as it is - minus the knives.
Lee succeeded as teamleader but we can't stand all the macho posturing and, in our opinion, anyone who shouts 'C'mon!' each time they succeed in something should be taken outside and shot.
Sir Alan's aide Nick is fast becoming the show's king of the one-liners - "There were Gucci branded underpants everywhere you looked but you don't seriously believe they were the genuine article do you?" he seethed at Alex during one boardroom exchange. Nick also picked up on Sara's success during this task and it was also a good week for Lucinda and Raef. Are these three the dark horses who will make it to the final three?
What did you think of last night's show? Was Sir Alan right to fire both Jennifer and Jenny? Should Michael have been fired too for cheating? Let us know what you think...
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It's absolutely right to fire Jenny and Jennifer this week. Whereas for Micheal, he was lured by Jenny to cheat and played into it. In fact, all should be fired with their performance. I do not see how they would be able to work and perform well with their ability in an organisation. Raef, Sara and Lucinda are the final 3 for me as they are a much cool and calm headed people.
Posted by: mermaid_monster on Thu May 08 12:10PM | Report abuseDing Dong the Chin is dead, the wicked chin, the wicked chin, ding dong the wicked chin is deeeeeaaaaad!!! Cheating underhand ginger snake got hers alright. Waaahey!. Michael Kosher boy should have gone too, margaret got it spot on, a complete waste of space! Clare is one rough looking minger. Lee M is definitely a coke head. Great TV nuff said!
Posted by: jayeshkc13 on Thu May 08 12:13PM | Report abuseThe two evil Jennies definately deserved to be fired but so did michael. Hopefull Michael and ALex will be next to go
Posted by: mark.gardiner7 on Thu May 08 12:16PM | Report abuseprogram full of @#$% and contestants well full of it to blaim each other
Posted by: dvdman147 on Thu May 08 12:16PM | Report abuseSir Alan basically admitted that cheating, lying and bribery are ways to achieving an end. Not good !
Posted by: palmerchris2002 on Thu May 08 12:18PM | Report abuseThe Jew boy should have gone. How can you be half a Jew. I once asked a Jew, do your lot do well because jews help each other, he replied no my boy rich Jews help rich Jews, poor Jews help themselves like you Christians
Posted by: alan.heywood3 on Thu May 08 12:18PM | Report abusewhy is everyone so suprised to see the type of behaviour we witness. I temp alot and noticed this in most companies where most of the group lull around and then blame others when the task is not completed. However, unlike Sir Alan most of the companies have extremely incapable team leaders and managers are the other side of intelligent. I am not at all suprised and find it hard like others have mentioned why Sir Alan doesnt see through these people? If the half jewish Michael who crosses himself before entering the board room wins you know that something is very wrong. But i have to admit the way the have edited the programme this year is rubbish as its cut and pasted without really getting to detail like previous ones. David Burrett go back to the production/editing and re-edit the poor workmanship - your fired!
Posted by: jasmine_stern on Thu May 08 12:19PM | Report abuseI cannot believe that Claire is still there. Her smirking and arrogant looks when somebody else gets fired are totally unacceptable - she needs to meet her match and pretty quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: winston1spot on Thu May 08 12:20PM | Report abuseEnjoyed the show for the first time and also managed to catch Sir Alan using a BT phone instead of the usual @#$% :)
Posted by: nuna_man on Thu May 08 12:20PM | Report abuseI agree Jennifer Maguire was probably the right one to go as she was Team leader, but I will miss her, one reason because I regarded her as the programs 'EYE Candy' I wouldn't mind 'Giving her One' (A Job that is!!!!!)
Posted by: bananaman69xxx on Thu May 08 12:20PM | Report abuse