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Sophie Buchan

BBC The Apprentice needs Scottish contestants to apply for next series of hit show

Series 16 of the BBC's hit reality hit-TV show, The Apprentice, is currently underway.

Two contestants have already left with a third set to exit this week - or more if the losing team are really unlucky.

If you're watching the show every Thursday night, you may have noticed that not a single contestant is from Scotland with most from south of the border.

And after noticing this, Scots are calling for this to change.

Taking to social media, many have called for more diversity when it comes to locations.

Writing on Twitter one said: "Yet AGAIN there is no one from Scotland in the competition, there has been about 1% of Apprentices from Scotland since the programme began, Scotland is over 8% of UK population, care to explain why mate? No Scottish auditions yet again?? Cheers Lord."

Another added: "Lord Sugar has joked there are no Scots on The Apprentice for the sixth series."

Scots contestants are usually absent from big TV shows with the Great British Bake Off being criticised for doing the same thing this year.

So in a bid to break the pattern and the six years hiatus of no Scottish contestants, now is your chance to apply and receive an investment of up to £250,000 and an investment with Lord Sugar.

What questions will I be asked when applying for The Apprentice?

There are a lot of questions you'll need to answer as well as a video segment.

Questions on the application for series 17 include:

  • Have you ever applied to or appeared in a TV show before?
  • Why should you be Lord Sugar's business partner?
  • What makes you different from everyone else applying?
  • What is the most interesting thing about you?
  • What's the most impressive thing you've ever done in business?
  • If you did start a new business, what would it be and why do you think you could make it a success? Please answer in no fewer than 300 words and no more than 500 words.
  • Have you ever worked for Lord Sugar before?
  • Do you know anyone else applying for The Apprentice or anyone who has been involved with The Apprentice in the past?

What is application criteria for The Apprentice?

All applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to confirming their place on the show.

This is due to international travel that may be required at any stage of the process or filming.

However if you are medically exempt, producers will contact you to discuss it at the applicable stage.

The application process also states that "you acknowledge you might be required by the Company to undertake a medical and/or psychological assessment, conducted by a qualified practitioner, as part of the selection process for the Programme."

You must be 18-years-old or above to apply but be fast as applications close on February 4 2022 at 11:59pm.

If you are selected, you must be available for a period of up to 13 weeks between March 28 and June 26 2022 (inclusive).

If you want to apply, visit here - and good luck.

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