Karishma Vijay, a prominent finalist on the 2026 edition of The Apprentice, has joyfully announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, delighting fans of the popular BBC television series. The 28-year-old entrepreneur and founder of a beauty brand, currently competing in the show's final stages, shared the heartwarming personal update amidst her high-stakes business journey.
Romantic Proposal Shared on Social Media
On Tuesday evening, Karishma took to Instagram to post captivating images from the romantic beach proposal, captioning the moment with "Hardest soft launch" and adorning the post with a ring emoji. The photos quickly garnered widespread attention, showcasing the couple's intimate celebration.
Co-Stars and Fans Flood with Congratulations
Her fellow contestants from The Apprentice were among the first to respond with enthusiastic messages. Roxanne Hamedi exclaimed, "So happy for you both!!! AHHHH screaming crying," while Nikki Jetha added, "Omg this is beautiful!! So so happy for you both! Congratulations." Fans swiftly joined in, with one admirer noting, "You have captured our hearts young lady, congratulations," and another praising, "Congratulations Karishma!!! The cutest couple so so happy for you both."
Upcoming Apprentice Final and Business Ventures
The engagement news comes just ahead of the highly anticipated final of The Apprentice's 20th series, scheduled to air on Thursday. Karishma will face off against Pascha Myhill, who is seeking Lord Sugar's investment for her private healthcare recruitment company. Karishma aims to secure funding to elevate her beauty brand, Kishkin, which specializes in skincare-infused products designed to simplify extensive skincare routines.
Inspiring All-Female Final
Pascha Myhill, who was 21 during filming and is one of the youngest contestants in the show's history, highlighted the significance of an all-female final. She told The Mirror, "It’s inspiring for young women, obviously for me, being the youngest to ever get to the final out of the 20 years of The Apprentice being a thing, I’m so grateful, and I think it gives young women and men just an opportunity to believe in themselves." She added that the experience has taught her to trust her gut and remain resilient in the business world.
The Apprentice final will broadcast on Thursday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer, marking a pivotal moment for both finalists as they vie for Lord Sugar's investment and further their entrepreneurial dreams.
