Angela Scanlon to host The Apprentice: Unfinished Business
Angela Scanlon has been confirmed as the host of The Apprentice: Unfinished Business.
Angela Scanlon is set to host The Apprentice: Unfinished Business on BBC Two.
The 42-year-old broadcaster will host the new Apprentice spin-off show, which will feature the first interviews with fired candidates each week, as well as analysis and behind-the-scenes secrets.
Angela said: "Having recently gone toe-to-toe with Lord Sugar in the boardroom, I have never understood or loved this iconic show more! To be part of The Apprentice as it heads into its 20th year is an absolute treat.
"I can't wait to get suited and booted and sit down with candidates and celeb fans each week to unpack the drama, make sense of the madness and hopefully walk away with some business advice while I’m at it!"
Kalpna Patel-Knight, the head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, is looking forward to the launch of the new show, too.
Kalpna said: "With self-confessed Apprentice superfan Angela Scanlon at the helm, The Apprentice: Unfinished Business promises more in-depth analysis than ever.
"There will be fresh insight into the weekly tasks, business tips and hints, brilliant special guests and candid chat with the fired candidates for audiences to look forward to throughout the series available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer plus for the first time ever via BBC Sounds."
Paul Broadbent, the director of programmes at Naked (a Fremantle, the production company behind The Apprentice, is also looking forward to the launch of the spin-off show.
He said: "As we approach the milestone series 20 of The Apprentice, the show continues to go from strength to strength. We’re reinventing our companion show for our loyal audience to analyse each episode, through fun and engaging content, that can not only be watched but also listened to.
"We’re thrilled to have former celebrity candidate Angela Scanlon lead the conversation and invite the fans to join in on the chat."
The Apprentice: Unfinished Business will premiere on BBC Two on January 29.
