Recruitment Director Jack Davies and Pharmacist and Business Owner Amina Khan have become to the latest candidate on The Apprentice to be fired.
Their Apprentice journey came to and end after coming under Lord Sugar‘s firing line in the board room during Thursday’s episode.
During the fourth episode of the show, the group headed to Jersey, to secure and negotiate nine items synonymous to the area for the lowest price.
However, Lord Sugar is less than impressed with Jack and Amina’s efforts in the challenge and tells them their ‘lack of strategy’ was their downfall.
He said in the boardroom: ‘Jack, you were ultimately responsible for the strategy, and the strategy failed.
‘But, Amina, you were in charge of the sub-team’s lack of strategy and that cost the whole team big. And so, it is with regret Amina, you’re fired.
‘And Jack, I’m sorry to say, you’re also fired.’
Furious with the decision, Amina says in the taxi: ‘Everyone in that room was at fault but everyone was hiding behind the curtain, dodging the bullet and in actual fact anyone in that room was so close to being fired.’
While Jack says in the taxi: ‘Big shock. I wasn’t expecting it but look it is what it is. It’s happened and I’ve got to take it on the chin.’
Raj was picked as the team leader for her team as she put herself forward for the job.
Meanwhile, Jack claimed he has eight years experience negotiating with clients and insisted he would be able to ‘lead his team to victory’. He received the most votes from his team and was elected as team leader.
Both teams were given maps, local directories and a list of items associated with the area they were asked to locate and buy for the lowest price.
The list included a jersey with an emblem of an anchor, freshly shucked oysters, bachin [an antique bowl used for making Jersey butter] and a surfboard.
Laying down the law, Raj insisted that the members of her team got a 50 per cent markdown on the items they were purchasing.
Amina was made sub-leader in Jack’s team and he put her in control of leading half of the group and finding half of the items.
The teams were both given eight hours to find all of the items and deliver them back to Lord Sugar.
Raj’s team were the first to pick up the apple cider brandy, however the only managed to knock off five per cent of the price.
Jack’s team didn’t have much more luck with the oysters, as they made a deal for £24.50 from the original price of £30.
Raj’s team managed to get the Jersey Wonders for £10, while Jacks’ team paid £2.75 more for the same amount of the donut-like treat.
Venturing to the same shop for the the apple cider brandy, Jack managed to get the bottle down to £34.95.
Steve stepped forward from Raj’s team to barter for a sea salt jar, which was marketed at £47 and they got it down to a respectable £21.
Both teams were left with no money and little time to get back as they raced to the lighthouse to meet the deadline.
Back in the boardroom, Lord Sugar suggested Raj’s plan to knock 50 per cent off the marked price was ‘insulting’ to the sellers.
However he was impressed with Paul’s negotiating skills with the oysters, which he managed to barter down to £42.
Karen revealed that Jack’s team bought seven of the items and spent £390.20, but failed to secure the Jersey Royal potatoes and sea salt glass jar and they also purchased the wrong size shackle.
They suffered a fine of £274.30 giving them a total spend of £669.50.
Raj’s team spent a total of £337.23 but didn’t secure the Jersey Royals and incurred a fine of £90, giving a total spend for the team of £427.23.
They were rewarded with a luxury sailing experience for their success in the challenge.
Jack and his team returned to the boardroom and Lord Sugar declared that it was ‘pretty much the worst team he has ever sent out on this task’ as they returned with seven items.
After a serious grilling over their series of ‘Jersey blunders’ from Lord Sugar, Jack decided to bring back Maura and Amina into the boardroom.
However after receiving feedback from Karen Brady, Lord Sugar decided to bring them all back to face the firing line.
Amina insisted that Jack should be fired for his unrealistic strategy for wanting 75 per cent off the original price.
Ultimately, Lord Sugar said with regret he wanted to fire Amina, and followed it by also firing Jack. He told the others they were ‘lucky’ to still be around.
THE APPRENTICE 2024: MEET THE CANDIDATES
Amina Khan
Occupation: Pharmacist and Business Owner
Location: Ilford
Amina has been a qualified pharmacist for over a decade, in which time she has created a successful skincare and supplements business.
Flo Edwards
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Location: London
Flo revealed that she started her own consultancy, making her ready to tackle Lord Sugar.
Foluso Falade
Occupation: Project Manager
Location: Manchester
Foluso brands herself the ‘Mary Poppins of business’ and revealed that her aim is to run the first Social Enterprise to win Lord Sugar’s investment.
Maura Rath
Occupation: Owner, Yoga Company
Location: Wexford
Maura is taking the edge as a yoga teacher into her appearance.
Noor Bouziane
Occupation: Owner, Jewellery Company
Location: Liverpool
Ambitious owner of a premium jewellery company Noor professed that she will generate a wealth of cash for Lord Sugar thanks to the unique nature of her business.
Onyeka Nweze
Occupation: Chartered Company Secretary
Location: London
Onyeka revealed her plan is to be the first tech business investment made by Lord Sugar in eighteen series.
Rachel Woolford
Occupation: Boutique Fitness Studio Owner
Location: Leeds
Business-minded from a very young age, Rachel has plenty of experience managing her work independently. As well as her hard work in the office, she also shares her fitness triumphs on social media including running the New York Marathon in 2019.
Raj Chohan
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Location: Leamington Spa
Raj admits that while she is a grafter, she is determined to have fun while working – as illustrated on her fun-filled Instagram account. A self-confessed ‘dog with a bone’ when meeting her targets, she wants to hit a gap in the market and will do whatever it takes for success.
Sam Saadet
Occupation: Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach
Location: Essex
Sam revealed her friends call her a real Del Boy for being ‘part-wheeler dealer’ as well as her eye for a bargain. An online fitness coach with a focus on mums and mums-to-be, she’s hoping to prove her business brain to Lord Sugar.
Dr. Asif Munaf
Occupation: Owner, Wellness Brand
Location: Sheffield
Asif boldly describes himself as ‘Beauty, brains, body and business’ on his CV. The qualified doctor’s business plan focuses on vitamins and supplements.
Jack Davies
Occupation: Recruitment Director
Location: Bristol
As well as his work as a recruitment director, Jack also acts as a food reviewer, meaning he is ready with diverse knowledge and skills for challenges.
Oliver Medforth
Occupation: Sales Executive
Location: Yorkshire
Oliver’s background in selling at markets has him looking forward to the famous sales tasks. He is often seen plugging his wares on social media – particularly his gin range.
Paul Bowen
Occupation: Director, Pie Company
Location: Lancashire
One of two pie company experts entering the process, Paul prides his business on big name clients such as Manchester City Football Club.
Dr. Paul Midha
Occupation: Owner, Dental Group
Location: Leeds
Paul started his practice using every resource he had. Used to extensive learning from studying as a dentist, Paul is set on Lord Sugar’s investment and all that he can teach him about the world of business.
Phil Turner
Occupation: Owner, Pie Company
Location: Bognor Regis
Phil was awarded ‘Supreme Pie Champion’ in 2020 for his family-owned pie business, which dates back to the 1930s. He’s hoping to prove himself to Lord Sugar and start making him some real dough.
Steve Darken
Occupation: Management Consultant
Location: London
Steve claims that he shares Lord Sugar’s sharp mind and sense of humour. Consulting for ‘some of the biggest companies in the world’, he’s ready to take on the boardroom.
Tre Lowe
Occupation: Music & Wellness Entrepreneur
Location: London
Tre has had his previous tastes of fame, including in the UK garage band named Architechs. His Instagram account is a who’s who of the showbiz world, including snaps with Simon Cowell and Emily Ratajkowski.
Virdi Singh Mazaria
Occupation: Music Producer
Location: Leicester
DJ Virdi wants to introduce Lord Sugar to world he’s yet to invest in – music. His life is certainly filled with luxury as he shares frequent snaps on flash holidays and in front of pricey motors.
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Charlotte Dean
