The Apprentice 2013: meet the contestants – in pictures

Alan Sugar, 66, Sith Overlord
“As you can see, I’ve got a pile of CVs here – it’s full of the usual BS" Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Rebecca Slater, 35, Medical Rep, from Wigan
“I’m a pretty tough person. I don’t let people walk all over me in life or in business. And if somebody crosses me, it’s game over.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Kurt Wilson, 26, Health Drink Entrepreneur and Health & Safety Manager, from Liverpool
“I’m an alpha male; I always get my own way and know how to make people do what I want.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Francesca MacDuff-Varley, 32, Dance and Entertainment Entrepreneur, from Leeds
“I’m prepared to fight to the death to become Lord Sugar’s business partner.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Jordan Poulton, 26, Business Analyst, from London
“I’ve worked in third world countries and first world countries. I know what it’s like to struggle to feed kids and I know what it’s like to fly in a private jet.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Natalie Panayi, 30, Recruitment Manager, from Rickmansworth, UK
“When it comes to business, I am the complete package and when it comes to sales, I’m the best.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Jason Leech, 29, Historian and Property Entrepreneur, from London
“Some people might come to this process with a game plan. I just feel my effortless superiority will take me all the way.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Jaz Ampaw-Farr, 41, Literacy and Education Company Director, from Milton Keynes
“I’m half machine. I can process things at a speed that is out of this world!” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Myles Mordaunt, 39, Marketing Company Co-Founder, lives in Monaco
“I’m business perfection personified.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Sophie Lau, 22, Restaurateur, from Bristol
“I don’t have a multi-million pound business but what I do have is the raw talent, the drive and the competitive streak.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Tim Stillwell, 23, Mexican Food Entrepreneur, from Birmingham
“I’m definitely a team player. I’m not a lone ranger in any sense of the word.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Uzma Yakoob, 32, Entrepreneur and Make-Up Brand Owner, from London
“If I believe in something, I will go to the end to make sure it’s done.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Neil Clough, 32, Regional Manager – Soccer Centres, Altrincham
 “I’m here to win. If that means being tough and making tough decisions, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Luisa Zissman, 25, Retail Entrepreneur, from St Albans
“I have the energy of a Duracell bunny, sex appeal of Jessica Rabbit, and a brain like Einstein.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Alex Mills, 22, Company Director, from Cardiff
“I’m an old head on young shoulders. I believe that I’m the new breed of businessman that this process requires.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Leah Totton, 24. Doctor, from Derry
“I’m very hard working and feel I can bring youth, vibrancy, enthusiasm and a touch of class to any business I’m part of.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC

Zeeshaan Shah, 27, CEO of Property Investment Company, from London
“I’m a ‘Great’ of my generation. I’m an innovator and leader in business. I take inspiration from Napoleon; I am here to conquer.” Photograph: Jim Marks/BBC