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'Apprentice' star 'hopes to cash in on fame'
Published Sunday, May 10 2009, 20:50 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
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The stockbroker was apparently overheard discussing his hopes during a dinner date with last year's contestants Claire Young and Raef Bjayou.
An onlooker told the Daily Star Sunday: "You'd think he would have been more discreet - but he has a loud voice and everyone could hear him. Ben told Claire, who was famous for being tough and no-nonsense: 'I want to be like you. I want to be the new Rottweiler'.
"And he was asking Raef how he got on other things like The Underdog Show. He pumped them for info about how to make his fame last."
However, a friend of Clarke insisted: "Ben contacted Claire because she'd been supporting him in TV and magazine interviews and she suggested they meet. Ben is furious that people think he only wants to be famous."
The Apprentice continues on Wednesday at 9pm on BBC One.
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