THE Apprentice has seen dozens of candidates line up opposite Lord Sugar in the boardroom over the years - but what about those taking part from Bradford?
Here is a look back to the two candidates from our district who have taken part on the show, which is currently being broadcast on Thursday nights on BBC One at 9pm.
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SHAMA AMIN - 2022
Shama Amin left the show as the third task was about to get under way as she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.
She told Lord Sugar of her decision to leave in front of the other candidates.
She had performed well on the winning women's team in the first two tasks; a cruise holiday experience featuring a TV advert and the second designing an electric toothbrush for children aged six to eight.
Shama says it was such a difficult decision to leave the show after she had gone through the initial 'gruelling' selection and interview process.
During last night's show, Shama said: “I would just like to say something, Lord Sugar, if that’s OK. I suffer from a condition called rheumatoid arthritis.
“Because of medical reasons, due to this process being so physically demanding, despite the efforts the whole team has made to support me, I’ve had to make a difficult decision to leave the process.”
Lord Sugar replies: "Well Shama, I’m really sad to hear that. I wish you and your family all the best for the future.”
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints and usually affects the hands, feet and wrists.
ELLIE KAY - 2011
Ellie Kay, who grew up in Bingley, made it to episode five of the BBC One show in 2011. The former Bingley Grammar School pupil said she had no regrets about taking part.
She says she enjoyed taking part in the series more than 10 years ago and now runs white collar construction recruitment agency Ellie Kay Consultancy Limited, based in Leeds.
Speaking to the Telegraph & Argus in December last year, she said: "It was definitely a fun experience for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
"I was just starting a new business and it made me stand out that I was on TV.
"I think I came across normal and down to earth on the show. I came out of it fairly unscathed."
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