The Apprentice 2016 line-up: meet the candidates

Apprentice 2016

by Emmeline Saunders |
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It's FINALLY that time of year again where we get to meet 18 idiots - sorry, professional idiots - who are putting their reputations on the line in the hope of winning Alan Sugar's Apprentice.

Series 12 kicks off on Thursday 6 October at 9pm on BBC1, and the first episode has the candidates tackle a particularly tricky market sales task - all the while loomed over by Karren Brady and Claude Littner.

Check out The Apprentice 2016's line-up below. Who's your favourite to win? Tweet us at @heatworld or forever hold your peace.

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The Apprentice 2016 line-up

Alana_Spencer_Apprentice1 of 18

Alana_Spencer_Apprentice

Alana, 24, is the owner of a baking company and describes herself as determined, creative and charming.

Aleksandra King Apprentice2 of 18

Aleksandra King Apprentice

Aleksandra, 38, owns and operates a business consultancy company.

Courtney Wood Apprentice3 of 18

Courtney Wood Apprentice

Courtney, 29, designs and creates novelty gifts which he supplies to national and international retailers.

Dillon St. Paul Apprentice4 of 18

Dillon St. Paul Apprentice

Describing himself as super-creative, Dillon, 37, is currently a freelance art director at a fashion magazine.

Frances Bishop Apprentice5 of 18

Frances Bishop Apprentice

Frances, 25, is the owner of a children’s clothing boutique.

Grainne McCoy Apprentice6 of 18

Grainne McCoy Apprentice

Grainne, 31, owns her own make-up business, and works throughout the country on projects from film sets to fashion shows.

JD Ou2019Brien Apprentice7 of 18

JD O’Brien Apprentice

JD, 37, is the founder and owner of a men’s beachwear company.

Jessica Cunningham Apprentice8 of 18

Jessica Cunningham Apprentice

Jessica, 29, is owner of an online fashion company.

Karthik Nagesan Apprentice9 of 18

Karthik Nagesan Apprentice

Karthik, 33, owns an IT consulting company.

Michelle Niziol Apprentice10 of 18

Michelle Niziol Apprentice

Michelle, 35, is the founder and owner of three companies in mortgages, property and lettings.

Mukai Noiri Apprentice11 of 18

Mukai Noiri Apprentice

Mukai, 36, has lived in over six countries across three continents.

Natalie Hughes Apprentice12 of 18

Natalie Hughes Apprentice

Natalie, 30, owns and runs two beauty and clothing businesses.

Oliver Nohl-Oser Apprentice13 of 18

Oliver Nohl-Oser Apprentice

Oliver, 33, is the founder and director of a sausage manufacturer which supplies supermarkets both in the UK and internationally.

Paul Sullivan Apprentice14 of 18

Paul Sullivan Apprentice

Paul, 38, is the owner and director of a marketing company specialising in finance, technology, construction and property.

Rebecca Jeffery Apprentice15 of 18

Rebecca Jeffery Apprentice

Rebecca, 31, is the owner of a marketing and design business, working as both the account manager and creative director.

Samuel Boateng Apprentice16 of 18

Samuel Boateng Apprentice

Samuel, 27, is responsible for managing and generating new business for over 700 businesses across London.

Sofiane Khelfa Apprentice17 of 18

Sofiane Khelfa Apprentice

Sofiane, 32, works in a high-end retail store, negotiating technology sales with high profile clients.

Trishna Thakrar Apprentice18 of 18

Trishna Thakrar Apprentice

Trishna, 28, works for a large IT company to provide internal recruitment services.

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