Celebrity Apprentice: Shocking Rumored Line-Up!

Each Thursday evening, audiences eagerly tune into BBC One to discover who’ll be let go by Lord Sugar on The Apprentice. Soon, viewers can look forward to even more excitement as a star-studded version of the show is set to air.

Yet, the official list of actors has not been revealed. Nevertheless, there’s been plenty of buzz about potential stars from the audience.

Before the BBC reveals potential stars for a special celebrity version of The Apprentice, let’s delve into the speculations surrounding the possible lineup.

Celebrity Apprentice rumoured line-up

The contestants rumoured for a potential Celebrity Apprentice so far include the following:

Rob Rinder
Jake Wood
Eddie Kadi
JB Gill
Thomas Skinner
Matt Morsia
AJ Odudu
Kadeena Cox
Charlie Hedges
Sarah Hadland
Shazia Mirza
Angela Scanlon

Rob Rinder

Age: 46

Job: Barrister and TV personality

Instagram: @robrinder

Rob Rinder, well-known to many, serves as a criminal barrister and a popular television figure, particularly recognized for his role in the reality court show “Judge Rinder,” which airs on ITV.

After gaining popularity, Rinder has published several books such as “The Trial”, “The Suspect”, and the upcoming title “The Protest” in the latter part of 2021.

Besides his work on Strictly Come Dancing, Who Do You Think You Are? and Celebrity Gogglebox, he has also been involved in Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, among other TV projects.

Jake Wood

Age: 52

Job: Actor

Instagram: @mrjakewood

Jake Wood is primarily recognized for his portrayal of Max Branning on EastEnders, a TV series. From 2006 until his exit in 2021, he graced the screens on this show. Despite many fans clamoring for his comeback, they might find him appearing in another BBC program instead.

After departing from EastEnders, Wood has lent his voice to the 2023 horror film “Wolf Garden.” Nowadays, he primarily concentrates on his artistic pursuits.

Eddie Kadi

Age: 41

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @comeddiekadi

Eddie Kadi serves as both a comedian and a radio host, and at the moment, he’s the one steering the UK Afrobeats Charts Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

More recently, he took part in Strictly Come Dancing. His partner was Karen Hauer, and together they were the fourth pair to leave the contest.

Earlier this year, Kadi co-presented the MOBO Awards alongside former Love Islander Indiyah Polack.

JB Gill

Age: 38

Job: Singer

Instagram: @jbgill

JB Gill, a renowned vocalist, is primarily recognized for his role as a member of the group JLS. Recently, he graced television screens during the 2024 season of Strictly Come Dancing. In this competition, he was partnered first with Amy Dowden and then with Lauren Oakley. The duo advanced to the final round but unfortunately failed to win the Glitterball trophy, which instead went to comedian Chris McCausland.

Beyond JLS and Strictly, Gill has appeared on Countryfile, The Jump and Celebrity MasterChef.

Thomas Skinner

Age: 34

Job: Businessman

Instagram: @iamthomskinner

Thomas Skinner has come back to the boardroom after gaining popularity from his stint on The Apprentice in 2019. Subsequently, he’s made appearances on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity MasterChef.

Currently, he frequently posts content on various social media platforms, gaining fame through his distinctive “bosh” phrase.

Matt Morsia

Age: 39

Job: YouTuber

Instagram: @mattdoesfitness

Matt Morsia, recognized both on YouTube and television, is widely acknowledged as “Legend” from the revamped Gladiators series on BBC.

AJ Odudu

Age: 37

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @ajodudu

I, AJ Odudu, first gained recognition as a TV presenter back in 2013 when I was part of the presenting team for Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, working alongside Rylan Clark and Emma Willis. Now, I’m thrilled to be hosting both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother, with the new season of the latter coming up next month!

Kadeena Cox

Age: 34

Job: Athlete

Instagram: @kad21

Kadeena Cox is a Paralympian who has competed for Great Britain in both athletics and cycling.

Besides her athletic accomplishments, Kadeena also made an appearance on the reality shows “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” and “Celebrity MasterChef.

Charlie Hedges

Age: 38

Job: Radio DJ

Instagram: @charliehedgesdj

Charlie Hedges is known for being a disc jockey (DJ) on the radio. Many people will recognize her voice as one of the members of Rickie, Melvin, and Charlie, who have been broadcasting on BBC Radio 1. Before they transitioned to BBC Radio 1, this trio hosted the morning show on KISS FM for a decade.

Sarah Hadland

Age: 53

Job: Actress

Instagram: @hadderstime

Sarah Hadland, a talented actress, gained prominence for her portrayal of Stevie Sutton in the popular BBC sitcom Miranda (from 2009 to 2015), and also for playing Trish in The Job Lot between 2013 and 2015.

In 2024, Sarah and her dance partner, Vito Coppola, reached the finals of Strictly Come Dancing, but unfortunately they didn’t win the Glitterball trophy; instead, it went to Chris McCausland and his partner, Dianne Buswell.

Shazia Mirza

Age: 50

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @theshaziamirza

Shazia Mirza is a renowned comedian and actress, primarily recognized for her hilarious stand-up routines and TV appearances on shows like Loose Women and Celebrity MasterChef. Throughout her career, she’s performed successful comedy tours such as The Kardashians Made Me Do It, With Love From St Tropez, and Coconut, which was nominated as the best stand-up tour at Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards.

Angela Scanlon