The Apprentice 2017: Viewers BOYCOTT show after favourite contestant gets shock boot
THE APPRENTICE viewers suffered the biggest shock of the series during tonight’s episode when a long-time favourite was fired, and many threatened to boycott the final.
Joanna Jarjue FIRED from The Apprentice
Millionaire entrepreneur Michaela Wain was fired alongside fellow candidates Elizabeth McKenna and Joanna Jarjue in the show's closing moments tonight, in a surprise that made confused fans instantly lose interest in watching.
The latest instalment saw Lord Alan Sugar’s trusted advisers Claude Littner, Mike Soutar, Linda Plant and Claudine Collins brought in to give the remaining five candidates a grilling over their business plans, and promised to discover any skeletons in their closet.
During 33-year-old Michaela’s interviews however, it appeared that other than some issues with confidence, she was the clear winner for the billionaire’s £250,000 investment due to a stellar track record.
What followed saw Lord Sugar struggle to move past his suspicions that the candidate would fail to focus all her energies on the new business, and was ultimately fired in favour of online sweet shop owner Sarah Lynn and IT recruitment hopeful James White.
The Apprentice: Michaela tried to convince the interviewers her business plan would be successful
The Apprentice: Lord Sugar fired the hopeful and chose James and Sarah as his finalists
The Apprentice: Fans thought tonight's episode was a complete injustice
So disappointed. I don’t care who wins now - I’ve lost all interest!
Astounded by the development, fans raged about Lord Sugar’s “mistake” on social media, insisting they wouldn’t even continue to watch the controversial series.
One person wrote: “#TheApprentice so disappointed. I don’t care who wins now - I’ve lost all interest!”
“Michaela's out? S** that, cancel #TheApprentice,” another viewer tweeted.
A third agreed: “I don't know who to support in the final now. They are both a bit boring #TheApprentice,” followed by: “Nah @Michaelawain1 not being in the final is one of the biggest outrages of 2017 #TheApprentice.”
Apprentice: Michaela, Elizabeth and Joanna were fired from the series in a shock twist
The Apprentice: Elizabeth McKenna is FIRED
Fans continued to rage over the surprising twist, even questioning Lord Sugar’s skill and business acumen as a result.
“Tonight has proven to me more than ever before that #TheApprentice does not reward truly credible businesspeople,” one person stated, echoed by: “Absolutely unbelievable Michaela is gone. Excellent company portfolio, biz savvy and extremely charismatic @Lord_Sugar what were you thinking?! #bringbackmichaela #TheApprentice.”
The Apprentice final airs Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.