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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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I'm sorry Simon had to go; he's an 'ordinary Joe' and I reckon many people could identify with him. Claire is an absolute cow and the sooner she's put out to graze, the better.
Posted by: graysonmaureen on Thu Apr 17 06:29PM | Report abuseIt was the right decision, Simon is great at tasks, but not a great leader
Posted by: azizseker on Thu Apr 17 06:29PM | Report abuseCZ
Posted by: cleddauoiler on Thu Apr 17 06:35PM | Report abusei thought Alan Sugar was wrong to fire simon, he should have firedClair as she treated simon like dirt, she is loud mouthed and she undermined him....... if that was me i would have put her in her place....... simon should have stuck his ground a bit harder...... Alan Sugar you were wrong, i hope he sees sence next week and fire the loud mouth, Claire, she will be a crap team leader next week.
Posted by: chaz.1987 on Thu Apr 17 06:35PM | Report abuseWHAT!!!!!!!!!! how could they sack simon?!?
Posted by: e.punter on Thu Apr 17 06:35PM | Report abuseHe should sack all of them! All the tasks have proved is that none of them are capeable as working as a team. I think a group of children in a young enterprise group could do better than them!!!
Posted by: emhoward82 on Thu Apr 17 06:36PM | Report abuseI lost my last element of patience with Claire when she returned and told everyone that Sir Alan had told her to go back to the house and be project manager next time! missed out the "can't stand to look at you" comments, wonder why. They do spin each other some tosh don't they!
Posted by: mickieson on Thu Apr 17 06:37PM | Report abuseAs someone who has mixed in all sections of society, and known millionaires and business-people, I think Simon is too nice for that world. I am an educated, well-travelled woman who chose to give up the social whirl because it is so full of hypocrisy, egotism, and sheer greed. Hedge Fund managers? They care nothing for the environment, for the poverty and discrimination in the world. Yes, large sums are given to 'charities', but it is a mere drop in the ocean. Simon would do very well to turn his intellect and integrity to working his way towards being a head of a charitable organisation. Well done, Simon, leave the sharks to eat each other! sent with best wishes and affection.
Posted by: price.christina97 on Thu Apr 17 06:38PM | Report abuseClaire is the archetypal office bitch/bully, full of s---t and her own importance. she should go far in the British service sector. the further the better as far as I care, the Falklands would suit her, cold as Ice and full of penguin s---t........lardy arse bitch.
Posted by: wrenn4sale on Thu Apr 17 06:38PM | Report abuseno - he made a mistake. Claire has to go - Noone would want to work with her - Her days are numbered.
Posted by: ethnalaw on Thu Apr 17 06:39PM | Report abuse