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It was a case of bride and gloom for Sara on this week's Apprentice after she became the latest candidate to be fired from the show.
Sara's team, led by Helene, lost out after failing to shift a single wedding cake in a task which saw the two teams set up rival stalls at a wedding exhibition. We could sense that the writing was on the wall for her after she declared herself a cake expert early on in the task. Big mistake. Later, her pushy sales technique did her no favours and it was this that ultimately led to her downfall in the boardroom. We have an inkling that we had seen the best of Sara on the series and she just didn't have what it takes to go on to win. Shame.
What infuriated us last night was that - yet again - Michael somehow managed to wriggle out of getting fired. This was a guy who last week was involved in cheating on a task and managed to convince Sir Alan to give him 'one last chance' - so why has he now been given yet another 'one last chance'? Does he have something on Sir Alan that is keeping him in the series? We're starting to think that.
Last night Michael was exposed once again as a liar after Margaret pulled him up over the decision to go with the mid-price dresses. We were then treated to yet another display of Michael's naughty schoolboy act where he goes all coy and softly spoken and says he's really, really sorry and promises never, ever to do it again. We really want to see him lead the losing team next week and finally get his marching orders. Enough is enough!
Lucinda shone again as team leader and even the boisterous Claire was singing her praises in the boardroom. We were disappointed though when she didn't go along to help choose the wedding dresses - we'd have loved to see her set up a stall of kooky wedding gowns, all with matching berets. There were no surprises elsewhere when Claire plumped for the BHS frocks. We're still really liking Claire - when she ditches the backstabbing she does seem like a nice person, though we can't see her as Sir Alan's apprentice.
It was another great week for Lee as he sold sparkly knickers to a crowd of blushing brides-to-be. Even Margaret cracked a smile in the boardroom when he was hailed as a thong expert. Perhaps she made a sly purchase at the exhibition? If Lee can keep a lid on his agressive side then he is a serious contender, however, we did count a further three "C'mons!" last night - a sackable offence in our book.
As for Raef and Helene - we think Helene's card is now well and truly marked after last night's task and Raef just seemed like a bit of a spare part. We're not sure why he dressed up as a giant teddy bear to promote sexy wedding lingerie. Any ideas? As for Alex - yes he sold a few dresses last night but we still can't stand the whiner. Nice to see he found time to squeeze in a haircut between tasks.
We think that a Lucinda v Lee final is now looking increasingly likely. Do you agree? Did Sara deserve to be sacked last night? Why do you think Michael is still in the competition? Let us know what you think...
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Posted by: valerieruthharewoodcooper on Thu May 15 04:30PM | Report abuseSara should go. She did try her best and wk 7 she was best but don’t know why MR. Sugar fried her...why he give another change to Michael!! Is that some thing MR. Alen favor him cause both are from same religious????
Posted by: soul_aasylum on Thu May 15 04:31PM | Report abuseRaef is usually great - everyone has weaknesses - wedding dresses are his!
Posted by: cunninghamjade on Thu May 15 04:31PM | Report abuseMicheal and Sara both deserved to go, for over aggressive sales techniques, Helene couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery, Alex on the losing side six times, what a waster!!. Lee the bully has just dropped lucky ending up with Raef to tag on to. Lucinda, Raef and Claire for the final, Raef to win
Posted by: cavan1963 on Thu May 15 04:33PM | Report abuseTotally disagree, Lucinda yes, but NO to Lee, both he and Alex have come across as bullies. I'd like to see Raef and Lucinda in the final, with Lucinda winning. Why is Michael still there, no one seems to know, not even Sir Alan.
Posted by: valerieruthharewoodcooper on Thu May 15 04:34PM | Report abuseI do believe that Sara was rightly sacked, but I do believe that Helen and Michael were both also in blame of not winning the task. It could have gone either way but she should’ve stood up for herself and defended herself. I didn’t know that Sir Alan was such a soft push over; Michael really knows how to work with his head. No doubt Raef and Lee for the final, but I wouldn’t put my money on anyone it’s a tough one, this time round.
Posted by: oknazkhan on Thu May 15 04:47PM | Report abuseI think Alan Sugar did himself no favours by suc@#$%bing to Michael's begging. Get rid of Michael, he is a waste of space!
Posted by: louise.thorn11 on Thu May 15 04:50PM | Report abuseMichael Sophocles will win - Alan Sugar always flags up the winner weeks in advance. He's so obvious. Why else would he keep giving the little s*+" chance after chance? What do they have in common?
Posted by: jeffsimm on Thu May 15 04:55PM | Report abuseYes I think Sara needed to go. Considering she is a barrister, her command of the language is appalling. She cannot express herself, so how does she fare in a courtroom? She is inexperienced and working in a family firm, she does not have any experience in dealing and working with the wider public. As she herself said, she is not a team player.
Posted by: vjuneja on Thu May 15 05:00PM | Report abuseSir Al is a jew ,michael is not a jew but has some very small conection to jews so he guess sir alan will liek him if he says he's a good jewish boy.Did u see the clip at the end of the aprentice with lucinda say @#$% ,i can't wait to see what dives her over the bend.Whoever said Sara is the pretiest was wrong ,when Lucinda had no glasses ,a bit of eyeshadow and he hair doen properly she is alright .Am i the onyl one who notices the Alex-Claire lovey dovey;Claire precticly squirted at the chance of playing boyfriend-girlfriend with alex in the last-last episode .btw i know Sara's dad
Posted by: martinpowdrill on Thu May 15 05:00PM | Report abuse