BBC orders first full season of Celebrity Apprentice
NEWS BRIEF: UK public broadcaster the BBC has ordered the first full-length season of reality competition format The Celebrity Apprentice.
www.c21media.netHere’s the latest on Celebrity Apprentice 2026.
- What it is: The BBC’s Celebrity Apprentice returns for a full six-episode run in 2026, featuring a lineup of well-known faces competing in tasks for charity.[5][6]
- Start and format: The series is slated to air later in 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Lord Sugar overseeing the challenges in a celebrity edition format for a £100,000 charity donation.[6][5]
- Cast news: The 2026 lineup has been announced, including a mix of TV personalities, radio figures, and public figures from diverse backgrounds; the cast will compete across six episodes to win the charity prize.[2][8][5]
- Production notes: Filming is underway for the 2026 celebrity edition, and the show is moving to a London location for the boardroom segments, with the usual high-stakes business tasks designed to test leadership and teamwork.[2][5]
- Headlines to watch: Expect coverage of the cast introductions, task highlights, boardroom clashes, and the eventual winner who secures the £100,000 charity donation; look for updates on air dates and episode-by-episode recaps as the premiere approaches.[3][5]
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