We know it’s said every year but…are these the worst contestants of this series anybody could possibly find? Yes, it’s stilettos and briefcases at dawn as everyone prepares themselves for more challenging tasks, boardroom battles and a chance to dodge being caught on the end of Sir Alan’s firing finger.
We’re just a few episodes in to the new series of The Apprentice and we have seen them come and go in a decade of this show being on our screens at home. Some of the very best and worst decisions (who could ever forget the Sandalwood disaster) have been made on this programme by some of the very best and worst people we’ve ever come across in the world of business.
Year after year the screaming-at-each-other to actually-doing-some-work ratio seems to become more and more apart. We’ve seen contestants loathe each other...
We’re just a few episodes in to the new series of The Apprentice and we have seen them come and go in a decade of this show being on our screens at home. Some of the very best and worst decisions (who could ever forget the Sandalwood disaster) have been made on this programme by some of the very best and worst people we’ve ever come across in the world of business.
Year after year the screaming-at-each-other to actually-doing-some-work ratio seems to become more and more apart. We’ve seen contestants loathe each other...
- 11/6/2014
- by Cheish Merryweather
- Obsessed with Film
Kate Walsh has admitted that she cringes when she thinks about her first shows on Live From Studio Five. Walsh, Melinda Messenger and Ian Wright launched the teatime magazine show in 2009, but the programme struggled with ratings and was savaged by TV critics. Speaking to Celebritain about the opening episodes, she said: "I have to be honest, I look back at the first few weeks of Live From Studio Five and cringe. "Three big personalities trying to get their opinion across, it was loud, chaotic with a lack of structure or control (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Kate Walsh has admitted her surprise at being drafted in to replace Denise Van Outen on Ok! TV. Van Outen quit the Channel 5 show just days before it went on air last week, citing "other contractual commitments". Former Live From Studio Five host Walsh was later confirmed as her replacement. "It really was [a surprise]," she told New magazine. "I'd come to terms with Live From Studio Five finishing and was considering my options. I'd put a showreel together but was also thinking about business (more)...
- 2/22/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Kate Walsh has signed up to present Channel 5's new show Ok! TV. Denise Van Outen originally landed the role but dropped out from the programme this afternoon because of "other contractual commitments". Walsh, who previously hosted Live From Studio Five, has now joined the celebrity news show. In a statement, Channel 5 said: "We are delighted to announce that (more)...
- 2/11/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Channel 5 will replace magazine show Live From Studio Five with Ok! TV next month, it has been revealed. Richard Desmond - who owns the broadcaster and Ok! magazine - is hoping the new teatime show will help boost ratings, reports The Guardian. Ok! TV will start on February 14 and is expected to be backed with a big marketing campaign across Desmond's newspapers, the Daily Star and the Daily Express. It is thought to be part of a large rebranding of the channel following Desmond's takeover last year. Live From Studio Five was launched in September 2009, but failed to impress critics or win huge ratings despite considerable levels of promotion. The original hosts were Apprentice star Kate Walsh, Melinda (more)...
- 1/18/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Katie Price has denied a report suggesting that she is being lined up for a presenting role on Live From Studio Five. Heat magazine claimed that the former glamour model could take on a role currently held by Kate Walsh or Jayne Middlemiss on the Channel Five show. However, in a response to a fan on Twitter, the 32-year-old said: "Heat mag and rest of mags talking rubbish (more)...
- 11/10/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Katie Price has been tipped to take on a presenting role on Channel Five's Live From Studio Five. According to Heat, the glamour model could replace Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss on the show. Despite Price reportedly signing an exclusive two-year deal with Virgin Media Television, it has been claimed that she has since penned a contract with Channel Five. A source told the magazine: "Jordan is going to be a massive part of that channel (more)...
- 11/9/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Ian Wright was axed from Live From Studio Five, a Five spokeswoman has confirmed. BBC News reports that the ex-footballer's refusal to cover segments on the channel's talent show Don't Stop Believing was paramount in the broadcaster's decision. "Ian Wright's contract on Live From Studio Five was coming to an end and the decision was taken not to renew it," said a spokeswoman for Five. "The show will continue with just current presenters, Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss, in a new half-hour format." Meanwhile, a source claimed: "His contract was due to end in the middle of (more)...
- 8/13/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Ian Wright hasreportedly been sacked from the TV show 'Live From Studio Five' for refusing to promote other Five programmes. The former footballer - who co-presented the show with Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss -stormed off the set of the daily talk show after being told hours before the show was due to hair that his contract would not be renewed. by show executives hours before he was due on air after he denied bosses requests to plug the channel's ailing talent show 'Don't Stop Believing'. The source explained to the Daily Mail newspaper: ''Ian is not a puppet. 'Don't ..
- 8/13/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Kate Walsh doesn't get star-struck by celebrities. The 'Live From Studio Five' host - who shot to fame after becoming the runner-up on last year's 'Apprentice' - says she isn't fazed when she was to interview A-list celebrities because she uses her business background. She told new! magazine: ''Going to film junkets really is like the scene in 'Notting Hill' where Hugh Grant interviews Julia Roberts, but my business comes in quite handy. I used to meet a lot of managing directors and although they're successful and earn a lot of money, they're still just people, so I try to think like that ..
- 8/6/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Rapper Big Boi is adamant there will be an OutKast reunion in the near future, despite music executives trying to block the duo from teaming up again. Big Boi switched labels from Jive Records to Def Jam after bosses told him they were unsure how to promote his new album, "Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty".
The move wasn't a popular one and Big Boi recently claimed Jive bosses have been trying to stop him working with OutKast bandmate Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000. He said last month, "Jive is trying to block Dre (Andre 3000) from being on my record. We can't be on songs together now."
But the "Hey Ya!" hitmaker brushed off speculation he will never reform the duo after British TV host Kate Walsh asked him if it was the end of OutKast. He tells the Live From Studio Five presenter, "Of course not, no.
The move wasn't a popular one and Big Boi recently claimed Jive bosses have been trying to stop him working with OutKast bandmate Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000. He said last month, "Jive is trying to block Dre (Andre 3000) from being on my record. We can't be on songs together now."
But the "Hey Ya!" hitmaker brushed off speculation he will never reform the duo after British TV host Kate Walsh asked him if it was the end of OutKast. He tells the Live From Studio Five presenter, "Of course not, no.
- 7/1/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Award-winning stand up comedian Dara O Briain is to take over as host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired when it returns to BBC Two later in the year. Already very popular with BBC Two viewers as the host of Mock the Week, Dara regularly appears on Live At The Apollo, Qi, Three Men In A Boat and Radio 4’s Just A Minute.
Dara said: ” I’m delighted to be stepping into the chair for this. As a comedian, I’ve spent my entire career asking people “what do you do for a living?” It can’t be too much of a stretch to include the words ” …now that you know you’re not getting this job” at the end of the question.
Janice Hadlow, Controller, BBC Two, said: “I’m thrilled to have Dara on board. His unique style of quick-witted banter is ideally suited to the job...
Dara said: ” I’m delighted to be stepping into the chair for this. As a comedian, I’ve spent my entire career asking people “what do you do for a living?” It can’t be too much of a stretch to include the words ” …now that you know you’re not getting this job” at the end of the question.
Janice Hadlow, Controller, BBC Two, said: “I’m thrilled to have Dara on board. His unique style of quick-witted banter is ideally suited to the job...
- 6/11/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former Apprentice candidate Kate Walsh has warned this year’s teenage bunch, not to get romantically involved in the house.
Blonde bombshell Kate, who now presents Live From Studio Five, truly believes that her relationship with ‘Pants Man’ Philip Taylor, cost her the top job at Sir Alan Sugar’s company.
She told The Sun:
“I hope they picked up on the fact that I had a relationship in the house and then came a very close second.
“I think they would be silly to act on impulse while they’re in there.
“There is still a niggling doubt in my mind – and everyone else’s – about why I didn’t win.”
Watch Junior Apprentice on BBC1 tonight at 9pm.
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Blonde bombshell Kate, who now presents Live From Studio Five, truly believes that her relationship with ‘Pants Man’ Philip Taylor, cost her the top job at Sir Alan Sugar’s company.
She told The Sun:
“I hope they picked up on the fact that I had a relationship in the house and then came a very close second.
“I think they would be silly to act on impulse while they’re in there.
“There is still a niggling doubt in my mind – and everyone else’s – about why I didn’t win.”
Watch Junior Apprentice on BBC1 tonight at 9pm.
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- 5/19/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
London, April 7 – A number of celebrities have posed in the buff for Give Up Clothes for Good campaign.
The stars included Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli, his colleague Camilla Dallerup, Watchdog presenter Julia Bradbury and Live From Studio Five host Kate Walsh.
Others who took part were football star Sol Campbell, actor Christopher Biggins, former Atomic Kitten star Liz McLarnon, Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun host Jasmine Harman, former EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin and cricketer Jimmy Anderson.
The photos,.
The stars included Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli, his colleague Camilla Dallerup, Watchdog presenter Julia Bradbury and Live From Studio Five host Kate Walsh.
Others who took part were football star Sol Campbell, actor Christopher Biggins, former Atomic Kitten star Liz McLarnon, Channel 4’s A Place In The Sun host Jasmine Harman, former EastEnders actress Lucy Benjamin and cricketer Jimmy Anderson.
The photos,.
- 4/7/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Former Apprentice star Kate Walsh has admitted that she sympathises with the show's latest finalists amid uncertainty surrounding the new series. In November last year, the BBC announced that the programme's new run would be pushed back until the summer to prevent a clash with the forthcoming general election. The decision was made in an attempt to avoid undermining the corporation's political impartiality following Sir Alan Sugar's appointment to the House of Lords. However, reports yesterday suggested that series six could face a further delay if the election result leaves a hung parliament. Speaking on her magazine show Live From Studio Five last night, Walsh pointed out that the final two contestants will have been left in limbo (more)...
- 3/26/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Melinda Messenger claims Ian Wright forced her to quit 'Live From Studio Five'. The former glamour model hit back at the ex-footballer after he accused her of dominating the show's on-air discussions and says she had to leave because she could no longer work with him. She said: ''Our working relationship became intolerable.'' Melinda quit the channel Five show - which is also presented by former 'Apprentice' star Kate Walsh - last month and while she didn't want to slate her ex co-hosts, she felt Ian left her with no choice. Her spokeswoman added: ''Melinda was disappointed by the comments made by Ian. ''His allegations that ..
- 3/11/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Ian Wright has branded Melinda Messenger ''annoying'' and reckons 'Live From Studio Five' is better without her. The ex-glamour model quit her position on the presenting panel of the teatime magazine programme recently, but Ian said he prefers the show now, as Melinda used to dominate their on-air discussions. Ian said: ''Melinda would drown us out so many times and it was annoying. People don't want to turn on to see people arguing.'' Ian, 46, hosts the show with former 'The Apprentice' contestant Kate Walsh, and they have been joined by guest presenters including Emma Willis and Natalie Pinkham since Melinda quit to ..
- 3/10/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Melinda Messenger has quit 'Live From Studio Five'. The former glamour model decided to leave the Five show when her six-month contract ends in March to present different shows. The 38-year-old beauty said: ''I've had a fantastic six months and wish all the guys success.'' Melinda joined the show as presenter when it launched last autumn, alongside former soccer star Ian Wright and 'The Apprentice' runner-up Kate Walsh. At the moment, a permanent replacement has not been decided and guest hosts will fill Melinda's role on a temporary basis. Show bosses have already signed up 'Hollyoaks' actor Ricky Whittle, former 'EastEnder's star Joe Swash and political ..
- 1/29/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Melinda Messenger has quit magazine show Live From Studio Five after less than five months as a host. The former Page 3 girl will bow out to pursue new projects when her current contract expires in March, The Sun reports. In a statement, Messenger said that she has had a "fantastic" time on Five's evening programme, which is also presented by ex-footballer Ian Wright and Apprentice finalist Kate Walsh. A Five spokesman commented: (more)...
- 1/29/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Alesha Dixon has suggested that Joe Bugner is racist or does not like women after the ex-boxer insulted her former Mis-Teeq bandmate Sabrina Washington. The Strictly Come Dancing judge made the comments to Kate Walsh on last night's Live From Studio Five. Dixon said: "He has been a bit mean to Sabrina... Well, he is either racist or he doesn't like women, one of the two." "He was calling her, calling her thick (more)...
- 11/26/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Apprentice star Philip Taylor has launched an Organic Cotton Underwear company. The reality TV star's firm will start selling the range of Fair Trade and Organic underwear in 2010. Taylor, who is dating Live From Studio Five presenter Kate Walsh, met with suppliers and farmers in India earlier this year to observe the impact using organic cotton can make. "I love the positivity of the product being organic because I have seen the difference it can make to people's lives (more)...
- 11/19/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The Apprentice’ star Kate Walsh might have got further in the boardroom, but her boyfriend (and fellow ‘Apprentice’ star) Phil Taylor insists he’s going to be the boss of the ballroom!
‘Strictly’ pro-dancer Karen Hardy is giving dance fans Phil, 29, and Kate, 27, a treat with some expert dance classes. The pair are tango’ing every day this week on Kate’s show, ‘Live From Studio Five’, but after witnessing his first attempt, Little Miss Showbiz wasn’t impressed!
‘It’s not as bad as it looks, honest! I hate to admit it, but Miss Twinkletoes Walsh is better than me at the moment, I can’t believe it because I’m a mint dancer in nightclubs!’ laughed Phil. ‘I promise by the end of the week it will be a different story!’
And even the skin-tight, sparkly lycra outfits aren’t enough to put him off going on next year’s show.
‘Strictly’ pro-dancer Karen Hardy is giving dance fans Phil, 29, and Kate, 27, a treat with some expert dance classes. The pair are tango’ing every day this week on Kate’s show, ‘Live From Studio Five’, but after witnessing his first attempt, Little Miss Showbiz wasn’t impressed!
‘It’s not as bad as it looks, honest! I hate to admit it, but Miss Twinkletoes Walsh is better than me at the moment, I can’t believe it because I’m a mint dancer in nightclubs!’ laughed Phil. ‘I promise by the end of the week it will be a different story!’
And even the skin-tight, sparkly lycra outfits aren’t enough to put him off going on next year’s show.
- 11/10/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hardy has started teaching Apprentice duo Kate Walsh and Philip Taylor how to dance. The professional dancer has been training the reality TV couple how to tango on Walsh's talkshow Live From Studio Five. "Miss 'Twinkletoes' Walsh is better than me at the moment, I can't believe it because I'm a mint dancer in nightclubs!" Taylor told AOL. "I promise by the end of the week (more)...
- 11/10/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Live From Studio Five hit a new audience low last night, according to early viewing figures. The celebrity magazine-style show, hosted by Kate Walsh, Melinda Messenger and Ian Wright, pulled in a lowly 230k (1.2%) last night between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. The show has lost over half its viewers since its opening night last Monday, which managed 476k (2.6%). Later on Five, The Gadget Show averaged 1.17m (4.8%) during the 8pm hour, then 1.35m (5.8%) tuned in for Warship at 9pm. Over on BBC One, the half-hour Panorama drew 3.49m (14.4%) at 8.30pm, then 6.5m (27.8%) watched the 9pm screening of Waking The Dead. University Challenge interested 3.16m (13.2%) for BBC Two at 8pm, then the audience dropped to 2.62m (10.8%) at 8.30pm during MasterChef: The Professionals. Later, at 9pm, Design (more)...
- 9/22/2009
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
Kate Walsh has revealed that she isn't planning on having children any time soon. The 28-year-old Apprentice runner-up, who presents new Five show Live From Studio Five, admitted that she was enjoying her independence at themoment. Walsh, who is dating fellow Apprentice contestant Phillip Taylor, told Now: "I'm one of these girls who haven't made their minds up on (more)...
- 9/19/2009
- by By Anisa Kadri
- Digital Spy
Jermaine Jackson has claimed that his brother Michael's kids are finally behaving like children again following the death of their father. Speaking to The Apprentice's Kate Walsh on Live From Studio Five, the Jackson 5 star spoke about Michael's offspring Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11, and 7-year-old Blanket. "It's just the children being children now," he said. "It was tough for them at first, but they're playing with my two kids [Jaffar and Jermajesty], my brother's kids' kids and they're having a wonderful (more)...
- 9/14/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Apprentice star Kate Walsh has said that her boyfriend Philip Taylor may appear on her new Five show. Speaking to Digital Spy at last night's TV Quick & TV Choice Awards, Walsh - this year's runner-up - said that she would like to recruit Taylor to the programme to discuss the new series of The Apprentice. "I think if it comes round to Apprentice time again and we need a guest, I'd definitely like to get Philip on because we don't tend to have exactly the same opinions when it comes to what's a good idea," she said. "I thought 'Pants Man' was awful! I can still hear him (more)...
- 9/8/2009
- by By Dan French
- Digital Spy
Yasmina Siadatan has admitted being shocked at beating Kate Walsh in last night's final of The Apprentice. The winner told BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat that she had to stop her imagination from running away with her earlier on in the show. Siadatan said: "When you're in the boardroom and you have done everything in your power to get to where you are and you're sat next to a contender like Kate, you literally just turn your head to the sky and start praying. "That's (more)...
- 6/8/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Yasmina Siadatan has suggested that Kate Walsh may have been "too perfect" for Sir Alan Sugar. The Apprentice series five winner argued that her rival's strengths may have ultimately caused her to miss out on the £100,000-a-year job. "I think Sir Alan wanted to see someone really push themselves," she told Digital Spy. "On the catering task he claimed that I made more profit than anyone in the show's history. But then the next week I'm pouring the sandalwood down the drain. "I yo-yoed, but my highs were always higher than Kate's. So perhaps yes, her perfection was her downfall." However, the 27-year-old former restaurateur insisted that Walsh's relationship with fellow applicant (more)...
- 6/8/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Yasmina Siadatan has become Sir Alan Sugar's fifth Apprentice, after triumphing over Kate Walsh in tonight's final. The 27-year-old restaurateur was awarded the £100,000-a-year-job by the Amstrad millionaire, following her success in the chocolate branding task. Yasmina, who had previously won three tasks as project manager, impressed with her adventurous 'Cocoa Electric' chocolates. Kate, who designed his 'n' hers treats called 'Choc D'Amour', lost out at the final hurdle. The Hull-born winner's job will be within the healthcare section of Sugar's Amscreen firm. "I think the job itself is going to change my life," she told Digital Spy. "I will be working in a completely different industry and I'm going to be leaving (more)...
- 6/7/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Alex Wotherspoon has said that he is backing Yasmina Siadatan to win this year's Apprentice. The reality TV star, who made the finals of last year's show, claimed that Yasmina's rival Kate Walsh was too "rigid" to fit in Sir Alan Sugar's company. "I'm a member of team Yasmina," he told Digital Spy. "Having been through the final stages of The Apprentice last year and having worked for Sir Alan Sugar, I'm predicting Yasmina to bag the job. "Sir Alan doesn't like people who are so rigid that they tow the corporate line and who do exactly what they are told. (more)...
- 6/7/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Philip Taylor and Kate Walsh have been photographed holding hands in their first joint public appearance away from The Apprentice. The couple, whose fling was revealed on this week's show, were separated on screen when Taylor was fired by Sir Alan Sugar. An onlooker told the Daily Mail: "They were holding hands and looking adoringly at one another like any other young couple in love. "Kate (more)...
- 5/8/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
The alleged relationship between The Apprentice contestants Philip Taylor and Kate Walsh comes to light on tonight's show, it has been claimed. Media reports have suggested that the pair are "blissfully happy" together, with Taylor supposedly meeting Walsh's mother. A show source said: "Kate and Philip are mixing business with pleasure - and it's not having a positive effect on them selling. Their relationship is a big part of this week's show." During (more)...
- 5/6/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Apprentice duo Phillip Taylor and Kate Walsh are reportedly "blissfully happy" together. According to The Mirror, Taylor, 29, has left the North-East to move nearer the 27-year-old. The duo initially split up after filming for The Apprentice ended, but two months later began romancing again. The estate agent allegedly told a friend: "I have definitely fallen for Kate - she is the most amazing girl. Not only does she look stunning, but she is sharp as a tack and has a brilliant sense of humour." It was reported last week that Taylor had (more)...
- 4/28/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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