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Alice Irving

Who is Ryan-Mark Parsons in The Apprentice 2019?

Hoping to prove that age is nothing but a number on this year's The Apprentice is Ryan-Mark Parsons.

Ryan-Mark, 19, is the young candidate on this year's show but describes himself as “a 60-year-old trapped in a teenager’s body.”

A luxury womenswear consultant from South East London, he has a passion for the finer things in life.

He said: "I like to think of myself like a handbag... this beautiful handbag embezzled in diamonds and the beautiful crocodile finish.

"But it's actually concealing something inside - and that's what I like to bring to the table.

"I'm concealing a fire and I'm not afraid to step on other people's toes."

Although he can be ruthless, one of his top assets is being able to "forge a connection with anyone."

He's always up for a good time: "I love to have fun, I love the networking, partying and things like that."

Ryan-Mark is hoping that it will be his business plan that will dazzle Lord Sugar: "The business is working on a luxury concierge service.

"So we're really taking luxury concierge into the 21st century."

The Apprentice 2019 candidates

He describes himself as "epitome of luxury" but his approach is less than lavish:  "I love to call myself a pig in business.

"I will eat anything that comes in my way in order to get what I want.

"And I'm not afraid to make a few noises if I'm not happy."

The Apprentice has returned for an 15th series with a fresh new batch of ambitious entrepreneurs. 

Contestants will take on 12 tough tasks for their chance to become Lord Sugar's business partner and win the £250,000 investment. 

In the series opener, we will also see contestants take on a challenge in South Africa. 

The Apprentice 2019 stars on Wednesday, October 2 at 9pm on BBC One.

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