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Center-right candidate Bournazel defies calls for alliance with Dati

Center-right candidate Bournazel defies calls for alliance with Dati

Published by Sam Flores

Pierre-Yves Bournazel, secretary general of Horizons and Paris city councillor, and Edouard Philippe, president of Horizons. In Paris, February 10, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP Pierre-Yves Bournazel, the center-right Horizons candidate in the upcoming Paris mayoral election in March, has taken a gamble – one that risks alienating part of his own political camp and putting his party leader, former prime minister Edouard Philippe, in a difficult position. After weeks of refusing to form an alliance with his conservative rival from Les Républicains (LR), Rachida Dati, ahead of the first round, Bournazel went further on Wednesday, February 25: He categorically ruled out any alliance in the second round as well, when parties can merge their lists of candidates to try to obtain a majority. “I am running to win,” justified Bournazel, speaking on France Inter radio. Unsurprisingly, his statement was applauded by his centrist allies and condemned by supporters of Dati, the current culture minister. More notably, it stirred dissent within his own party. For several weeks, many Horizons officials have quietly criticized his campaign strategy, as …

Fifth candidate fired from The Apprentice as Big Zuu makes guest appearance

Fifth candidate fired from The Apprentice as Big Zuu makes guest appearance

Published by Daniella Wilson

The latest series of The Apprentice has seen its fifth candidate fired after a task focused on creating and marketing a bottled water brand. Aberdeen pharmacist Roxanne Hamedi was dismissed by Lord Sugar, who held her accountable for her team’s poor branding decisions. As sub-team leader for the branding element, Hamedi expressed her disappointment, saying she felt “like my time was cut short”. The episode required candidates to sell their new water brands live on social media and produce an accompanying television advert. open image in gallery (BBC/Naked/PA Wire) Rapper Big Zuu also made a cameo, assisting in judging the candidates’ work. Lord Sugar ultimately attributed the team’s branding failures to Hamedi, resulting in her exit from the BBC business show. She was in the firing line alongside team leader Conor Galvin and pharmaceutical sales specialist Rajan Gill, who was brought into the boardroom after a disastrous pitch. Hamedi said: “It didn’t feel good to be fired, just because I didn’t think that I deserved to be. “There was a lot going on that day …

The Apprentice candidate makes “unusual” request in boardroom ahead of firing

The Apprentice candidate makes “unusual” request in boardroom ahead of firing

Published by Daniella Wilson

**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20** The Apprentice returned for a second outing tonight (5th February), as the 18 remaining candidates took on their next task and got their creative juices flowing. The candidates were tasked with creating a children’s story and audiobook, and for the boys’ team, their take on toilet humour ended up failing to impress investors. As the copies sold were tallied up, the boys found themselves on the losing side, and it was time for them to prove why they deserved to remain in the running to become Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner. As the boys’ team returned to the boardroom, each of them defended their place in the process, before Lord Sugar asked project manager Marcus Donkoh which candidates he’d like to bring back to the boardroom. The cast of The Apprentice 2026. BBC/Naked (A Freemantle Label) Marcus opted to bring back Kieran McCartney and Dan Miller, though it was noted no one from the story team was brought back to the boardroom, despite that being the weakest …

Who is Vanessa Tetteh-Squire? The Apprentice 2026 candidate & project manager

Who is Vanessa Tetteh-Squire? The Apprentice 2026 candidate & project manager

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s time to make sure your 9pms are free once more as The Apprentice is returning for a landmark 20th season on BBC One this winter. To celebrate the anniversary, the new series will feature 20 candidates, all of whom are vying for the chance to become Lord Sugar’s next business partner. One candidate who believes she is worthy of Lord Sugar’s investment is Vanessa, who describes herself as a quick learner and someone who is always ready to take risks. So, what is there to know about Vanessa Tetteh-Squire and what plan does she have for Lord Sugar? Read on to learn more about The Apprentice 2026 candidate. Who is Vanessa Tetteh-Squire? The Apprentice 2026 cast. BBC/Naked (A Freemantle Label)/Ray Burminston Occupation: Tech project manager Location: Enfield, London Vanessa Tetteh-Squire is a tech project manager and owner of a swimwear and resort wear brand. As for how she is different to the other candidates, Vanessa said: “I’m straightforward and direct in my approach I say what I mean and mean what I say. I don’t …