Apprentice viewers say contestant fired ‘too soon’ in shock first episode exit

• Georgina Newton was fired from the first episode of The Apprentice series 20 after her team lost a task in Hong Kong.
• The candidates were challenged to secure nine items at knock-down prices during the task.
• Newton, who proposed a touring theatrical production company, was a sub-team leader in the losing group.
• She was one of two candidates dismissed by Lord Alan Sugar in the series opener.
• Viewers expressed strong opinions that she was sent home too soon, believing she had more to offer the show.

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