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Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Special Debuts With Lapland Biscuit Task as Sugar Jibes at Skinner

Early reviews say the celebrity twist gives the series a needed jolt.

Overview

  • BBC One began a two-night charity edition, with the conclusion set for Tuesday night.
  • Contestants traveled to Lapland to create and market gingerbread biscuits, with the winning product due to reach UK stores in support of Children in Need.
  • The lineup includes AJ Odudu, Rob Rinder, Angela Scanlon, JB Gill and others, with former 2019 candidate Thomas Skinner returning for the festive special.
  • Lord Alan Sugar questioned Skinner’s celebrity status in a tongue‑in‑cheek exchange as Skinner became emotional and said the show changed his life.
  • Comedian Eddie Kadi described fractious filming and said a 'villain' emerged, according to his account reported via a tabloid outlet.