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OK, now we're confused. Only last week we were saying that it seemed Sir Alan had a soft spot for Simon and that the ex-squaddie could do no wrong - and now just one week later he's been fired!
To make matters worse, Sir Alan fired Simon over Alex and Claire (more about those two in a moment) - what is going on?
To be fair, it was a disastrous task for Simon with his team managing to lose money - their photography business having to turn customers away after a mix-up over order numbers. But just how big a part did Alex and Claire play in his downfall?
Last night saw those two - favourites of ours earlier in the series - show their true colours as total snakes. Alex was shirking responsibility right from the start of the task when Simon wanted to appoint him as deputy. This is despite his own declaration that he is the strongest person in the contest! If Alex really is that talented, he's been hiding it well. It was also interesting to see Alex turn on Claire in the boardroom when he thought his own position was in danger. Sir Alan, please see through the sad eyes and pretty boy looks and fire him!
Like Alex, Claire was obstructive throughout the task and seemed to be enjoying it when everything started to go wrong for Simon. Margaret (who appeared to be in a foul mood last night - go Margaret!) got it spot on when she commented that Claire had treated Simon like dirt. So why would Sir Alan want someone like that working for him? It will be interesting to see how she copes next week as team-leader. The others looked less than thrilled at this news.
The Lucinda bullying continued last night with Helene taking her turn to pick on the softly spoken, beret-wearing one. Is anyone going to step in and defend her? And what's wrong with Raef? He spoke about two words last night. We're heard of keeping your head down in the early stages but this is ridiculous.
Are you as shocked as we are to see Simon out of the contest? How did Alex and Claire manage to escape this time? And with Simon gone, who is your favourite to win now?
Let us know your thoughts...
- Watch Simon's reaction to the show
- See the moment Simon is fired
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It should have been GOBBY Claire. Totally useless agressive and argumentative. She interrupted everyone who tried to speak including Sir Alan
Posted by: wolprom4 on Thu Apr 17 03:03PM | Report abuseWho gives a t0ss,pile of sh1te for ex yuppies.
Posted by: starhearts1 on Thu Apr 17 03:03PM | Report abuseI love the programme (usually) but Im getting very bored with it all. There are some very obnoxious people in there this time and I just get the feeling that AS wouldnt want to hire any of them so it will end in a stalemate !! Claire should have gone but AS should have had the guts to get rid of all last night.
Posted by: asnook2000 on Thu Apr 17 03:03PM | Report abuseSimon was a good worker but not a great leader
Posted by: segmentrecords on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abusewhat use is a project leader that crumbles and goes around the corner for a good cry when under pressur however his team were not much help to him
Posted by: b.jarvis2 on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abuseSacking Alex and/or Claire would have meant that come the next challenge there would be less bitchiness for the tv viewers. Sir Alan is obviously an astute guy and has already decided who he wants to employ. He just has to string out the remaining competitors in a way to maximise the tv viewing figures.
Posted by: mikejonesf355 on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abuseNo way, thats 2 sacking now that Sir Alan has carried out that were wrong. Simon was a grafter, has been since day 1. Clair should of gone, she was so argumentative, always in his face and didn't have any respect for him being the project manager. i dont know what Sir Alan is up to but he definatelty sacked the wrong boyo last night
Posted by: two_little_dicky_birds on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abuseClaire should have long gone!! can wait to se4e her cry!!! i will pay for that ! what a hopeless woman !
Posted by: aduggalios on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abuseClaire should have long gone!! can wait to se4e her cry!!! i will pay for that ! what a hopeless woman !
Posted by: aduggalios on Thu Apr 17 03:04PM | Report abuseI definitely don't think that Simon should have been fired, he was the only decent one on there. It should have been Claire, she's got such a gob on her! And caused all the trouble
Posted by: clare.marsh1 on Thu Apr 17 03:05PM | Report abuse