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Who is he? A Cambridge graduate who was made redundant from his last job in investment banking.
He says: “Sleep when you’re dead. Live the dream.”
We say: He speaks six languages and isn't afraid to let us know it.
Who is she? A Business Development Manager who, at 23, is The Apprentice’s youngest ever contestant.
She says: “I rate myself as a talented individual.”
We say: She's as hard as a chopping board made from Vinnie Jones' kidney stones.
Who is he? A 27-year-old Marketing and Design Consultant from Essex.
He says: “I can be very, very offensive when I need to be.”
We say: He’s not lying.
Who is she? A Transport Development Manager who started her career working in the local fish and chip shop.
She says: “It is easy to have confidence when you are a big fish in your own pond, but to suddenly be thrown into a sea of sharks you have a bit of a reality check.”
We say: She cackles like a witch.
Who is he? A former Army Lieutenant whose hobbies include yachting and polo.
He says: “My lack of commercial experience might be a weakness”.
We say: He’s not wrong there.
Who is he? A former bronze medallist at the World Tae Kwon Do Championships who is now a Company Director.
He says: “When you can break bricks with your hands you believe in your head you can do anything”
We say: As over-excitable as a Labrador puppy who's been on a Red Bull drip for the last 48 hours.
Who is she? A Pharmaceutical Sales Manager and single mother from Harrogate.
She says: “To me Sir Alan is an inspiration: what he has achieved and his directness.”
We say: Has nobody told her that Sir Alan hates schmoozers?
Who is he? A Car Sales Manager from Blackburn.
He says: “On occasion my confidence can become arrogance”
We say: He sounds a bit like Jason Orange from Take That. Sadly, he doesn’t dance like him.
Who is he? A Car Sales Manager - yes, another one - from Leeds.
He says: “My passions are winning, winning and winning.”
We say: As amiable as your Great Aunt Doris but about as dynamic too.
Who is she? A financial adviser from Middlesex.
She says: “You know what, Sir Alan, bring it on!”
We say: She verges on the insufferable to such an extent that she could be a minor character from Extras.
Who is he? A Telecoms Manager who hails from Sharhaj in the United Arab Emirates.
He says: “Ba ba ba ba ba ba.” Don’t ask.
We say: Warning! This man is not afraid of showing us his jazz hands.
Who is she? A Quantum Physicist with a PhD and a jazz habit.
She says: “A lot of people would describe me as a girl geek. I’m really quite techie.”
We say: She drops the loveable geek act as soon as she enters the board room.
Who is he? An entrepreneur who is trying to bounce back from bankruptcy.
He says: “I’m bored of learning from experience. It’s now time to cash in on it.”
We say: Was he even in the first episode?
Who is she? An Advertising Sales Manager who’s completed marathons in both London and New York City.
She says: “People that know me would describe me as loud, motivated, fun, determined, compassionate and energetic.”
We say: An icy blonde we wouldn’t want to mess with.
Who is she? A housewife with a business degree who is proud to have lost six stone with WeightWatchers.
She says: “Who needs the truth wrapped up with fairy lights? Say it how is is!”
We say: She manages to backstab without seeming vicious. Watch out for her.
The Apprentice begins on Wednesday at 9pm on BBC1.
Click here for Digital Spy's exclusive interview with Sir Alan.
