The Apprentice Week 10

First things first, Saria did well, very well. There I've said it. She worked hard on this week's task and managed with James to trounce the three member team quite dramatically. I still hate her though.

Miriam, what can I say, did not deserve the sack, outrageous decision from Sir Alan Sugar. The team lost because Paul and Timothy failed miserably in choosing the products they were to give to Miriam to sell on one of those shopping channels that seem to sprout like weeds. I've watched it twice now and I still don't get their "strategy" in allowing Saria to pick exactly what she wanted from the list of available products. They were made to look like complete arseholes. Saria, researched the products properly, speaking to those who know and asked their advice on what sold the best. It paid off handsomely and although much of their stock was crap, it was exactly the sort of thing that flies off the shelves (ours not to reason why) when lonely housewives and the agrophobics get started (only an agrophobic would have bought that fleece).

Sir Alan Sugar seemed to think Miriam hadn't "managed" Paul and Timothy properly but I cannot agree. They buggered up spectacularly and no amount of "management" would have helped. She couldn't have done it anyway as the task rules meant that whoever was chosen to go in front of the camera was not allowed to be involved in the product research, negotiation or selection decision.

So, according to the Sunday Times gossip we should be having a double sacking this week. The task looks to be a complete ball breaker with a day long round of interviews from professional Head Hunters, HR staff and Psychologists. Will Saria finally get the bullet? Fingers crossed.

Wednesday BBC2 9:00 PM

Sir Alan Sugar is also scheduled to be a guest on The Jonathan Ross Show this Friday.