"the edit is designed to highlight the moments you're least proud of."
Harpreet Kaur lifted the lid on how The Apprentice really works, saying that “you only see the worst moments”.
Harpreet, who won the 2022 series, revealed that while the programme is not staged, its editing shapes how contestants are perceived by viewers.
Speaking to the Daily Mail via Sky Vegas, she said:
“The show isn’t staged. No one is acting – we’re all genuinely trying our best in the situations we’re put in.
“However, there is a lot more involved in every task than what viewers see.
“When people are watching at home, they’re often yelling at the TV wondering how someone could make such a ridiculous decision, but the reality is that we film so much more than what ends up in the episode.
“What viewers don’t realise is that you only see the worst moments because that’s what makes good television.
“You don’t see the strong decisions, the clever ideas, or the teamwork that went well.
“None of the scenes are staged, but the edit is designed to highlight the moments you’re least proud of.
“What I’m trying to get across is that candidates aren’t as clueless as they might come across. It’s all in the editing.”
Harpreet also insisted that Lord Sugar “isn’t acting on the show”. She added:
“He’s straight-talking, very direct – and that’s what viewers connect with.”
For the candidates who don’t win, Harpreet revealed the reality:
“After the show ends, you don’t really interact with him [Lord Sugar] unless you’ve won, because at that point you become his business partner.
“If you don’t win, you’re unlikely to ever see him again. If you do, then you get time with him outside the show, but he’s still the same person.
“The only difference is the conversation shifts from tasks to your real business.
“He’s still looking for holes, still questioning your decisions, still making sure you’re doing the right things. He doesn’t pat you on the back and disappear.
“You continue having board meetings and debriefs where he challenges you and gives feedback. There’s no act – he’s consistent on and off camera.”
On the benefits of winning, Harpreet said:
“That’s the benefit of winning. You get the investment, the association with Lord Sugar, and access to someone who runs multiple ventures.
“He’s a real businessman, not just a TV personality, and he’s ultimately looking for an investment that makes sense.
“The production team does offer support to all candidates after the show, especially around wellbeing, so you’re not abandoned.
“But Lord Sugar’s time and expertise naturally go to the winner.”
Just 18 months after her victory aired, Harpreet Kaur bought back her shares in Oh So Yum!. At the time, both parties confirmed they had “mutually agreed it was the best decision for the business moving forward”.
Reflecting on the partnership, Harpreet added:
“I am extremely grateful for the knowledge and support that Lord Sugar and his team of advisors have given me.
“It has been invaluable in getting Oh So Yum! to the place where it is today, and I’m excited for the journey ahead.
“I could never have imagined what we would have achieved in such a short space of time, but this is just the beginning. Watch this space!”
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