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- The Apprentice returns Thursday 29th January at 9pm on BBC One & iPlayer for its 20th series
- 20 candidates compete for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment
- Andrea Cooper and Levi Hague lead the winner odds at 3/1
The Apprentice Returns: Who Will Win Series 20?
The wait is nearly over.
This Thursday 29th January at 9pm, The Apprentice returns to our screens for a landmark 20th season, with Lord Alan Sugar once again on the hunt for a new business partner.
Twenty ambitious candidates will face tasks, boardroom battles, and Baroness Brady’s steely glare, all vying to secure a £250,000 investment into their business idea.
Early betting markets are here from the experts and it's Andrea Cooper and Levi Hague who lead the way as joint favourites to become the next Apprentice champion.
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The Apprentice 2026 Winner Odds
| Candidate | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Cooper | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Levi Hague | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Marcus Donkoh | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Megan Ruiter | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Rajan Gill | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Conor Galvin | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Carrington Saunders | 6/1 | 14.3% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Meet The Apprentice 2026 Contestants
This year's Apprentice line-up features 20 ambitious entrepreneurs from all corners of the UK and beyond, each hoping to impress Lord Sugar and secure a £250,000 investment.
Here's the full candidate list for Series 20:
| Name | Location | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Cooper | Barnsley, South Yorkshire | Lettings Agency Owner |
| Carrington Saunders | South East London | Online Loungewear Business Owner |
| Conor Galvin | Cork, Ireland | Photobooth Business Owner |
| Dan Miller | Richmond, London | Student Recruitment Company Owner |
| Georgina Newton | East London | Actress and Events Manager |
| Harry Clough | Battersea, London | Financial Sales Manager |
| Karishma Vijay | Ashford, Surrey | Beauty Brand Owner |
| Kieran McCartney | East London | Estate Agent |
| Lawrence Rosenberg | Watford, Hertfordshire | Public Relations Specialist |
| Levi Hague | Doncaster, South Yorkshire | Former RAF Gunner & HGV Driver |
| Marcus Donkoh | South London | Barber Shop Owner |
| Megan Ruiter | Wirral | Online Women's Clothing Brand Owner |
| Nikki Jetha | Hornchurch, Essex | Mortgage Broker |
| Pascha Myhill | Reading, Berkshire | Recruitment Consultant |
| Priyesh Bathia | Harrow, London | Global Account Manager |
| Rajan Gill | Medway, Kent | Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist |
| Rothna Akhtar | East London | Student Wellbeing Adviser |
| Roxanne Hamedi | Aberdeen, Scotland | Pharmacist |
| Tanmay Hingorani | Islington, London | AI Product Consultant |
| Vanessa Tetteh-Squire | Enfield, London | Tech Project Manager |
This diverse group brings a range of business experience to the boardroom, from fashion and tech to pharmaceuticals and property, setting the stage for another fierce competition.
📺 What’s New in Series 20?
To celebrate its milestone season, The Apprentice 2026 will kick off with a bumper launch episode featuring all 20 hopefuls.
Expect classic product challenges, marketing misfires, and Lord Sugar’s signature one-liners.
For fans of the format, it’s a chance to spot potential early favourites and for punters, an opportunity to identify value before the odds shift after week one.
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