**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20**

The Apprentice returned in style tonight as viewers were introduced to a new cohort of candidates, 20 of whom are hoping to become Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner.

Tonight’s episode transported viewers to Hong Kong as the business hopefuls were sent on a mission to secure nine items at knock-down prices, all under the watchful eye of aides Karren Brady and Tim Campbell.

But 20 soon became 18 as Lord Sugar fired two candidates who weren’t on their A-game in tonight’s challenge.

So, who was fired from The Apprentice 2026? Read on to find out more.

Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week?

Georgina Newton – Week 1

It was a double firing no one was expecting as Lord Sugar told project manager Georgina she was fired.

He said: “Georgina, I think you’re your own worst enemy. You come in here, you bring two people in and you say they shouldn’t be here. And so you leave me with nowhere to go, so Georgina, regretfully you’re fired.”`

Nikki Jetha – Week 1

After plenty of back and forth in the boardroom between the project managers and those who were brought back to the boardroom, it was all down to Lord Sugar’s decision.

Addressing Nikki, Lord Sugar said: “Yes you put yourself forward as the project manager, very brave, but you were two hours late and you only got one item, and you were the overall project manager… And so it is with regret that you’re fired.”

The Apprentice continues on Thursday 5th February at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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