BBC The Apprentice star lifts lid on brutal filming session with Alan Sugar after ‘embarrassing’ moment: ‘Really intense period’
BBC The Apprentice candidate Liam Snellin has revealed the true extent of the show’s infamous boardroom sessions, describing them as “really intense” experiences that last far longer than viewers might realise.
Speaking to GB News presenters Emily Carver and Adam Cherry, Snellin disclosed that contestants spend “up to a couple of hours” in the boardroom with Lord Sugar.
“You’re in there a lot longer than it shows. It’s such a small part of the show when really, you’re in there for up to a couple of hours,” he explained.
The businessman detailed how these extended sessions thoroughly examine each task.
“They go into the task and all the good things and bad things that happened. Then the key highlights are shown to the public.”
Snellin, who remains in the competition, was tight-lipped about his ultimate fate on the show.
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“I am still on the show. You will have to wait and see how I get on,” he told GB News.
He reflected on his recent appearance in episode eight, which featured a memorable exchange with Lord Sugar.
“We had a bit of banter about some hot sauce. Me and Lord Sugar had a bit of banter,” Snellin said.
The task required contestants to create an advertisement for a hot sauce brand, but presented an unexpected challenge.
“We didn’t have the bottle. We needed to think on our feet and make an advert without having the product.”
Snellin admitted to an embarrassing moment during the task that was captured on camera.
“I was licking a plate which was a bit embarrassing,” he confessed during the interview.
This candid revelation highlights the pressure contestants face during challenges.
The boardroom sessions scrutinise every aspect of the candidates’ performance, with Lord Sugar and his advisors dissecting both successes and failures.
Only selected moments from these lengthy deliberations make it to the final broadcast.
Viewers typically see just minutes of the boardroom drama, missing hours of detailed questioning and discussion that contestants endure before learning their fate.
Snellin revealed he has been a long-time fan of The Apprentice, explaining how his appearance was the result of determination and positive thinking.
“I wouldn’t say it’s weird. You can manifest anything in life,” he told GB News.
His journey to the show was a decade in the making.
“I said 10 years ago that I want to be on the show but I didn’t have a business at the time,” Snellin explained.
He credits his success to the power of manifestation.
“I manifested it and here I am, on the show. You have to attain the frequency to achieve something.”
Snellin expressed satisfaction at finally realising his ambition.
“It’s my time and I’m glad I finally got on the show.”