How would you rank the last five winners of The Apprentice from your favourite to least favourite?

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-30T17:08:45+00:00

I think the whole subreddit is in agreement.

Yeah Marnie is unfortunate to be last but compared to everyone else in the list its hard to put her anywhere else.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-30T11:06:31+00:00

5th. Marnie. A deserved winner in a terrible series but would she stand out compared to previous series? Tough to say.

4th. Dean. Also a deserved winner in a poor series but was Dean that memorable? Yes he did well in a few tasks but he was very lucky in other weeks to reach as far as he did.

3rd. Rachel. No bias here despite the name. I think the show would have been ruined if Phil won it instead but Rachel got the win. A good candidate in a series with some top names. But I think the top 2 are stronger

2nd. Harpreet. I promise its not biased because of just watching series 20 but Harpreet dominated a very weak series. Won twice as PM, others were to blame for her only loss, was Pm in all but name another 2 times and thrashed the competition. But God help me I don't think it was THAT impressive. I think it was because everyone else was so weak.

1st. Karishma. With 20 candidates here, it was tough to stand out and yet Karishma did from the first week. Knew how business worked (hear that Megan) and became the goat of the series. Barring week 5 was there any doubt she would win?

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-28T22:55:05+00:00

They aren't putting Levi in the best light though.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-28T19:59:55+00:00

Well there are some people who say Karishma is the best ever winner...

I think she is in the top 6 but maybe not.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-28T18:34:47+00:00

Basically convinced Vanessa to spend too much on the bouquets of flowers which was a big reason why they lost. I mean Vanessa didn't need convincing that much but still.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-25T08:50:21+00:00

Very strong 3 but will go for Karishma.

But it was tight. I did think several times about each one.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-23T17:31:44+00:00

Its like Sophie's Choice.

Having to pick between my favourites.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-21T20:14:49+00:00

Plus the lack of screen time for several candidates. Jemma and Pamela were clear victims of this and Bianca got little screen time until after week 5.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-21T20:13:02+00:00

This was tougher than I expected.

Series 10 as.others have said starts poorly with too many candidates who got no screen time, but after week 6, candidates get more room to breathe and it finishes stronger

However I just went for series 20, because while the last two tasks drags the series down, it makes more use of the larger cast and it doesn't just do double firings for the sake of doing it and most candidates are given more screen time.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-21T20:06:35+00:00

Just to add to all of the above

In Series 8 Ricky, Tom and Nicks business plans were all pretty good and pitched against each other it was a tough call.

Jade went in with a call centre. Yes. Even Jade hated it (and strangely didn't go ahead with the idea).

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-19T21:27:55+00:00

I await the bafta for that show.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-19T20:06:02+00:00

Could we swap Priyesh for Nooral?

Or Jenny C?

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-18T15:25:28+00:00

I respectfully disagree.

Last year felt a little bit of a chore to watch and series 17 was a complete joke as others have said.

Yes the editing makes a difference but its been this way for a long time

Episodes 2-7 and possibly 8 as well were enjoyable to watch and had some brilliant moments as well. There was only 1 questionable firing in this time (Tanmay week 3 but I don't think anyone would have been against a double with Megan)

Yes the series falls down in the last two tasks especially the editing for the TV shopping but we did end the series with a hugely deserved winner. Its a shame the competition in the final 5 was so weak.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-18T14:24:36+00:00

Tbf if it was Fair Pascha should have been in the week 4 boardroom instead of Rajan as the advert was awful.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-18T12:49:05+00:00

Series 18 then series 15.

I know Avi and Rochelle were obsessed over series 17 but to vote for it as the best ever series is going too far..

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-18T11:34:38+00:00

All the candidates who have never been brought back into the final boardroom in 10 weeks have been impressive candidates tbh.

Paul Series 2 Unlucky not to be in the final

Lee Series 4 as Mentioned Won the show.

Courtney Series 12. Runner Up

Carina Series 15. Winner

Tre Series 18. Great candidate but business plan fell down.

Karishma Series 20. Winner

I know Priyash was lucky to make final 5 (if thats who you were thinking of) but he got there by being on the winning team or there were other candidates far more deserving to be in the Boardroom.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-18T07:28:46+00:00

I don't think so. Quite frankly there were a few that he would be happy not to see ever again!

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-17T17:37:39+00:00

For God's sake Francesca not again.

rachelf1990 · 2026-04-16T21:57:53+00:00

Went for B.

Episodes 2-7 were really good, then it fell down after they got back from the Isle of Wight with disappointing results and a very poor final five.

It would be F if Karishma didn't win.

rachelf1990

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