The latest news is that The Celebrity Apprentice is returning in 2026 as a full-length six-episode series, with filming already underway and the celebrity line-up now announced. The BBC has not yet confirmed an exact start date, but multiple reports say it will air later in 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer.[1][2][3]
Reported contestants include Alexandra Burke, Jordan Banjo, DJ Spoony, Gethin Jones, Kay Burley, Richie Anderson, Danny Miller, Sheli McCoy, Laura Smyth, Max Balegde, Maddie Grace Jepson, and Toni Laites.[4][3]
The BBC has confirmed the series is coming in late 2026, but a premiere date has not been announced yet.[2][3]
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The Apprentice is a reality show on BBC One in which Lord Sugar - billionaire business mogul worth £1.4bn - attempts to find a business partner he can invest £250,000 in.
www.mirror.co.ukMeet the 12 stars hoping to win £100,000 for their chosen charity
www.the-independent.comThe Celebrity Apprentice is set to return for its first full-length series in 2026, following a successful two-part special in 2025. Lord Sugar will oversee 12 celebrities as they compete in business challenges over six episodes. The winning celebrity will secure a £100,000 donation for their chosen charity. The diverse cast, announced on Sunday (19 April), includes TV and radio personality Richie Anderson, TikTok star Max Balegde, dancer Jordan Banjo, singer Alexandra Burke, influencer Maddie...
www.independent.co.ukThe line-up also includes previous winners of both The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.
www.radiotimes.comAcross the six-part series, the celebrities will face a range of weekly business challenges set by Lord Sugar.
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