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THE APPRENTICE: Alex survives being on the losing side
APPRENTICE hopeful Alex Wotherspoon found himself on the losing side again last night as the two teams on the BBC reality show competed for glory in Morocco.
This week the 10 remaining candidates were sent on a two-day business trip to the North-African country to put their negotiation skills to the ultimate test.
They were given just one day to find 10 items in the hectic markets of Marrakech, famous for its canny traders.
Alex, aged 24, used his skills as a sales manager to negotiate a number of items.
But his talents were not enough to beat the opposing team, Alpha, especially when his fellow Renaissance members tried to bribe a shop worker to scupper their rival's chances.
Jenny Celerier offered to pay the worker up to 20 dirham - about £1.40. She later admitted it was a cheap trick in hindsight.
Sir Alan Sugar was so livid when he heard of her antics back in the boardroom, he fired her immediately.
The group were also confused about what kosher meant and asked a butcher if he could make chicken halal.
In the boardroom Alex, of Rosewood, Westhoughton, told Sir Alan he had given the task 100 per cent.
But the tycoon showed his frustration with the former Bolton School pupil, saying: "You were very good in the first task even though you lost. I liked the way you spoke up for yourself but I've not seen that in the last six weeks."
Alex replied: "I'm more passionate about this than anything I've done in my life before."
When asked who he thought should be chucked off the show he nominated Claire Young.
Alex was saved from hearing the dreaded words "you're fired" when Sir Alan sent him back to the house first, leaving the three remaining candidates to battle it out to remain in the competition.
Team leader Jennifer Maguire was fired for leading a team which was out of control.
The winning team were treated to a hot air balloon ride over Leeds Castle.
8:17am Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Alex Woodenspoon, Bolton on 10:10am Thu 8 May 08
Honestly, if this twerp wins it, I'll be embarrased to be known as from Bolton.
Honestly, if this twerp wins it, I'll be embarrased to be known as from Bolton.
Posted by: bignut, bolton on 10:37am Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Alex Woodenspoon[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, if this twerp wins it, I'll be embarrased to be known as from Bolton. [/quote] I fully agree,all he's done recently is hide behind the others like a true wimp,thinking if he dosn't get noticed he will survive,Sir Alan is a lot cleverer than that,i'm begining to think everyone from Howfen is a tosser,they all seem like him..
Alex Woodenspoon wrote:
Honestly, if this twerp wins it, I'll be embarrased to be known as from Bolton.
I fully agree,all he's done recently is hide behind the others like a true wimp,thinking if he dosn't get noticed he will survive,Sir Alan is a lot cleverer than that,i'm begining to think everyone from Howfen is a tosser,they all seem like him..
Posted by: Clover, Westhoughton on 11:26am Thu 8 May 08
reply to "bignut" no everyone from westhoughton is not a tosser dont judge everyone by the attitude of one person i have a lot of friends in westhoughton and they are certainly not tossers keep opinions like that to yourself BIGNUT!!!!!
reply to "bignut" no everyone from westhoughton is not a tosser dont judge everyone by the attitude of one person i have a lot of friends in westhoughton and they are certainly not tossers keep opinions like that to yourself BIGNUT!!!!!
Posted by: Gloria, Bolton on 12:05pm Thu 8 May 08
1. Here, here Clover, well said.
2. Whilst I dont particularly like Alex from what Ive seen, he can hardly be called a twerp. He did, after all, get down to the last 12 (last few now) and is a succesful businessman in Bolton
1. Here, here Clover, well said.
2. Whilst I dont particularly like Alex from what Ive seen, he can hardly be called a twerp. He did, after all, get down to the last 12 (last few now) and is a succesful businessman in Bolton
Posted by: bignut, bolton on 1:07pm Thu 8 May 08
iv got loads of friends from howfen and there all tossers,so what,its my opinion,so up urs ....this is a free country n i will say wot i want,do 1 punks....
iv got loads of friends from howfen and there all tossers,so what,its my opinion,so up urs ....this is a free country n i will say wot i want,do 1 punks....
Posted by: Gloria, Bolton on 3:25pm Thu 8 May 08
such grace and charm, such gentlemanly conduct.....and he labels howfeners tossers!!!!!
such grace and charm, such gentlemanly conduct.....and he labels howfeners tossers!!!!!
Posted by: bignut, bolton on 4:15pm Thu 8 May 08
FREE SPEECH,its what our ancestors died for,LIKE IT OR LUMP IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE SPEECH,its what our ancestors died for,LIKE IT OR LUMP IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Gloria, Bolton on 4:34pm Thu 8 May 08
Free speech indeed, however, that does not excuse you from behaving like a reasonable human being. You can actually exercise free speech without insulting remarks.
Your ignorance is clear for all to see.
Free speech indeed, however, that does not excuse you from behaving like a reasonable human being. You can actually exercise free speech without insulting remarks.
Your ignorance is clear for all to see.
Posted by: cow-head, westhoughton on 6:22pm Thu 8 May 08
Big Nut = Big Tosser
Posted by: bignut, bolton on 9:18pm Thu 8 May 08
and proud of it,cheers.
Posted by: illy6b, Bolton on 12:10am Fri 9 May 08
Have to support bignut on this one.
Well said bignut!
Have to support bignut on this one.
Well said bignut!
Posted by: cow-head, westhoughton on 7:15am Fri 9 May 08
Dear illy6b, that also makes you a tosser.
Get real saddo, there is life beyond the slums of Breightmet where you and Big Tosser come from.
Dear illy6b, that also makes you a tosser.
Get real saddo, there is life beyond the slums of Breightmet where you and Big Tosser come from.
Posted by: illy6b, Bolton on 12:45am Sat 10 May 08
Steady on cow head, i was agreeing with this comment:
I fully agree,all he's done recently is hide behind the others like a true wimp,thinking if he dosn't get noticed he will survive,Sir Alan is a lot cleverer than that.
Think u jumped the gun a bit there. Get your facts right first. And by the way, just for the record, I'm not from Breightmet
Steady on cow head, i was agreeing with this comment:
I fully agree,all he's done recently is hide behind the others like a true wimp,thinking if he dosn't get noticed he will survive,Sir Alan is a lot cleverer than that.
Think u jumped the gun a bit there. Get your facts right first. And by the way, just for the record, I'm not from Breightmet
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