Alan Sugar BANS nepo babies from The Apprentice after Love Island and Strictly signed up celebs’ kids
ALAN Sugar has BANNED nepo babies from The Apprentice after Love Island and Strictly signed up celebs' kids.
The much-loved show returns to our screens for its 18th series tonight on BBC One.
In recent years a number of famous face's kids have taking part in some of our favourite reality shows.
The likes of Michael Owen's daughter Gemma, 21, took part in the ITV2 dating show, while Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly appeared in the BBC dance competition.
However the entrepreneur, 76, has made it clear that The Apprentice won't be the same.
Sir Alan said: "No… we don't do that.
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"These candidates have been chosen from a very intense selection process and we hold auditions in London, Leeds, and Birmingham.
"It is the most important thing and the BBC dictates it.
He added to MailOnline: "It is a BBC requirement that we have to go out and give everybody the opportunity so we travel the country for the auditions."
This year's line-up consists of a glam fitness coach, globe-trotting DJ and rival food moguls.
Alan, Karren Brady and Tim Campbell will once again be casting their beady eyes over the new hopefuls.
It comes after Apprentice 2024 star Amina Khan showed off her amazing weight loss after giving birth.
She documented her first year of motherhood on Instagram and showed off how she transformed her body.
Meanwhile her co-star DR Paul Midha has appeared on another reality show.
He said: "My proficiency in body-popping has been a standout talent that paved my way to victory in numerous talent shows during my younger years (including a Britain’s Got Talent audition).
"This unique skill opened doors, leading me to an exciting opportunity as an extra in a Disney TV show."
