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- Andrea Cooper is the favourite to win The Apprentice 2026.
- Marcus Donkoh was fired after a chaotic boardroom reversal.
- Levi Hague and Kieran McCartney remain strong contenders in the betting.
Apprentice Betting Heats Up After Dramatic Boardroom Twist
Betting experts are once again reacting to another chaotic episode of The Apprentice, with the latest round of firings significantly reshaping the winner market.
Following last week’s double firing, the teams were forced into a reshuffle, with Levi Hague drafted into the girls’ team to restore numerical balance. The task itself proved one-sided.
After pitching to retailers, the girls’ team dominated, securing 2,855 orders from all eight retailers, compared to just 419 units sold by the boys to five retailers.
The result left project manager Marcus Donkoh under intense pressure heading into the boardroom.
What followed was one of the most baffling moments of the series so far.
Marcus’ Boardroom U-Turn Ends His Apprentice Journey
Task leader Marcus initially brought Kieran McCartney and Dan Miller back into the boardroom.
However, in a move that visibly stunned Lord Sugar, Marcus then attempted to swap Dan for Priyesh Bathia, claiming he had made a mistake.
Lord Sugar was unimpressed, insisting that all four candidates face questioning from himself, Tim Campbell and Karren Brady.
After a grilling that exposed leadership flaws and indecision, it was Marcus who was ultimately fired from the process.
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The Apprentice 2026 Winner Odds & Implied Probabilities
| The Apprentice 2026 Winner | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Cooper | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Levi Hague | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Kieran McCartney | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| 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
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 |
Andrea Cooper Moves Clear at the Top
Andrea Cooper, a lettings agency owner from Barnsley, now leads the market at 6/4, giving her an implied probability of 40% to win the series.
Andrea has impressed viewers and industry observers with her calm approach, commercial awareness and ability to navigate team dynamics.
In a process that often punishes erratic leadership, her steady performances have stood out, particularly after episodes like this one.
Second favourite Levi Hague is priced at 2/1, with an implied probability of 33.3%.
After being moved into the girls’ team, Levi has continued to impress with his work ethic and adaptability.
