The Apprentice: Season 20

Season 20 overview

Candidates face initial procurement and creative tasks in Hong Kong and local markets. Early boardroom confrontations weed out struggling participants while establishing team dynamics.

Key story beats

  1. Hong Kong Procurement Mission — Candidates begin the competition by sourcing discounted goods in a foreign market.
  2. Children's Storybook Creation — Teams draft and illustrate a children's book, facing creative and logistical hurdles.
  3. Boardroom Eliminations — Early performance reviews lead to the first candidate departures.
  4. Chicken vs Egg Profit Race — Contestants transform raw food items into sellable products to generate immediate revenue.
  5. Water Advertising Campaign — Teams develop branding and digital marketing strategies for a bottled water product.
  6. Team Strategy Sessions — Contestants align on branding directions and sales tactics before market execution.
  7. Floral Market Penetration — Candidates sell bouquets to both retail customers and corporate clients.
  8. Egyptian Corporate Retreats — Teams organize and execute corporate away days across diverse geographical settings.
  9. VR Fitness Innovation — Contestants build virtual reality fitness applications and pitch for investment funding.
  10. Investment Chase Phase — Teams refine their tech ventures and pursue external capital to validate their concepts.
  11. Isle of Wight Bargain Hunt — A repeat procurement challenge tests negotiation speed and cost-control under tight deadlines.
  12. Television Shopping Blitz — Finalists perform live sales pitches on a shopping channel to drive immediate revenue.
  13. Pet Industry Product Launch — Teams design, market, and pitch pet-related products to industry buyers.
  14. Grueling Interview Gauntlet — The final five face rigorous questioning from tough industry interviewers to secure a spot in the grand final.
  15. Business Pitch & Final Verdict — Top two finalists present comprehensive ventures to experts before the boss makes the final selection.

Seasons

Interactive Features

Episode Guide

Content sources

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