Who Went Out of the Apprentice Last Night?
The candidate who went out of The Apprentice last night was Marcus Donkoh, becoming the third firing of Series 20. Marcus, a barbershop owner, was project manager on a children’s book task that went sideways, not just because sales were poor but because the boardroom turned into a mini soap opera when he tried to change his mind about who to bring back.
After he first named two teammates, then asked to swap one of them, Lord Sugar branded the U‑turn “very unusual,” hauled all four men back in, and ultimately decided Marcus had shown neither clear leadership nor conviction.
The exit hit harder because Marcus clearly believed he was fixing a mistake by adjusting his decision, not digging a deeper hole.
Commenters have already latched onto that moment as classic Apprentice: one awkward boardroom pivot, a few raised eyebrows from Karren Brady, and suddenly the PM is out the door with the familiar “You’re fired.”
All the Eliminated Candidates From Season 20
So far in The Apprentice Series 20, three candidates have been fired: Nikki Jetha, Georgina Newton, and Marcus Donkoh. The show started with 20 hopefuls to mark the 20th series, so the boardroom has wasted no time cutting the pack down.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the exits to date (kept simple, not a wall of stats):
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Week 1 – Nikki Jetha: Took on project manager in Hong Kong, came back late with too few items in the scavenger-style task, and was fired for weak overall control.
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Week 1 – Georgina Newton: Shock second firing in the same episode; Lord Sugar felt her sub‑team leadership and lack of push contributed to the failure, sparking debates about whether she was punished for being “too nice.”
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Week 3 – Marcus Donkoh: Lost the children’s book task, then undermined his own position with the boardroom U‑turn on who to bring back, leading to his dismissal.
What stands out with Series 20 is how quickly the tone has been set: double firing in week one, then a PM sent home after a messy decision‑making display, signalling that Lord Sugar is in no mood for indecision or passengers.
Where to Watch The Apprentice Series 20?
The Apprentice Series 20 airs on BBC One in the UK, with new episodes typically on Thursday nights, and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer after broadcast.
International availability varies, but in most cases, later runs or syndicated versions arrive via local broadcasters or licensed streaming platforms, usually months behind the UK transmission.
For UK viewers, iPlayer is the easiest way to catch up on missed episodes, rewatch boardroom showdowns, or binge from the Hong Kong opener through to the latest firing without worrying about schedules.
The spin‑off, You’re Fire,d and extra clips often appear online too, which helps fill in context around the short boardroom edit.
About The Apprentice (UK) Series 20
The Apprentice (UK) Series 20 is the 2026 edition of the long‑running BBC business reality show, with Lord Alan Sugar once again looking for a business partner to invest £250,000 in.
To mark the 20th series, the show introduced 20 candidates from across the UK, including events managers, mortgage brokers, barbershop owners, and more, all thrown into high‑pressure tasks that range from overseas buying trips to product design and sales.
The early Hong Kong task, which triggered the double firing of Nikki and Georgina, and the later children’s book challenge that claimed Marcus, have already set a tougher‑than‑usual tone.
Lord Sugar, supported by Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell in the boardroom, has repeatedly emphasised decisiveness, timekeeping, and basic commercial awareness traits that, when missing, have been punished very quickly this year.
Between the bigger candidate pool, the surprise double firing, and the “unusual” boardroom moment that cost Marcus his place, Series 20 is shaping up less like a nostalgia season and more like a message: two decades in, the format is still happiest when the stakes feel sharp and the mistakes are brutally visible.
Disclaimer
Details about eliminations, tasks, and episodes of The Apprentice are based on recent broadcasts and widely reported summaries and may vary slightly by region or platform. Future edits, extended versions, or international airings can differ. Viewers should check official listings or streaming platforms for the most accurate, current information.
