Lord Sugar Returns for 18th Season of The Apprentice, Eyes BAFTA Special Award

The new season, premiering on February 1st, features 18 hopeful business owners competing for a £250,000 investment.

The 18th season of The Apprentice, hosted by Lord Alan Sugar, is set to premiere on BBC One on Thursday, February 1st.
The new season will feature 18 new hopeful business owners all vying for the opportunity to team up with Lord Sugar and receive a £250,000 investment in their business.
The candidates for this season have been revealed and include a diverse range of professionals from various industries.
Lord Sugar has expressed his desire for a BAFTA Special Award for his 20 years of business, comparing it to Simon Cowell's special award for 10 years in music.
Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE will join Lord Sugar as his aides in the new season.