'Apprentice' Ben flusters Kate in final

Published Sunday, Jun 7 2009, 16:26 BST | By Alex Fletcher

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Apprentice reject Ben Clarke causes problems for Kate Walsh in tonight's final, when he attempts to persuade her into using a sexual theme.

On tonight's show, finalists Yasmina and Kate pick fired candidates to work on their teams in developing a new brand of chocolates.

Kate's team includes Rocky Andrews, Debra Barr, Kimberly Davis, Howard Ebison and trainee stockbroker Ben.

After Kate decides to use a 'his 'n' hers' theme, Ben suggests: "Chocolate can be quite sensual and naughty. You could make it like having a threesome with your box of chocolates."

He added: "I've got an idea for a box, but it is quite strong sexually".

When he reveals the provocative design, Kate is forced to step in, commenting: "Ben, there is no way in the world I am standing up in front of experts and saying - 'Look at our box, it's shaped like a 69'."

However, when she decides to call her sweets 'Intimate', Nick Hewer questions her judgement.

"I worry about the brand name 'Intimate'. Frankly, it sounds like something to do with feminine freshness rather than chocolate."

The Apprentice final airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.