The Apprentice has become embroiled in a race storm after Lottie Lion told Asian candidate Lubna Farhan to "shut up Ghandi."
Librarian Lottie, 19, has also been accused of bullying Lubna, 33, on a vicious group WhatsApp chat created by candidates after filming ending.
Lubna, whose parents are Packinstani, was told Lottie would would knock her out and even "f*** her up."
According to The Sun on Sunday , Lottie raged: “Uppercut to the jaw and she’s sorted”.
Viewers saw the pair clash on The Apprentice's first episode during the South Africa challenge and it appears tensions spilled over after filming the pre-recorded show.
After rowing about Lottie claiming never to have met a black person the budding businesswoman scathed: “Seriously f*** off Lubna before I f****** knock you out at our press training.” Contestants are get such training before the show is screened.
Sources told The Sun on Sunday: “Lottie and Lubna did not get on but this was shocking. It was clearly a racist remark. No one said anything including Lubna, who ignored it and rose above it. But it is a pretty stupid thing to say on a group chat. It is way below the belt.”
"This is not a good look for Lottie. It may make it difficult for Lottie to get other work if this is deemed a racial insult.”
Lottie said last night: “I appreciate the messages sent between myself and Lubna could come across as offensive but they were intended as a joke and no offence was meant by them."
After Wednesday's show Lottie revealed she was sent horrible messages and stories about death just days before her debut, which she reported straight to Avon and Somerset police.
The teenager was told "this could happen to you", and said she was "shocked" and felt "very threatened" by the messages.
