The iconic companion show to BBC One's The Apprentice is undergoing a major transformation, with a new host and a fresh format set to debut later this month.
A New Era for The Apprentice Aftershow
Television presenter Angela Scanlon has been confirmed as the new face of the programme, which is being rebranded from You're Fired to The Apprentice: Unfinished Business. She steps into the role vacated by comedian Tom Allen, who presented the aftershow for six years.
Scanlon, who recently tested her own business skills in a celebrity edition of the main show, expressed her delight at joining the franchise. Her appointment coincides with the landmark 20th year of The Apprentice on British television.
What to Expect from Unfinished Business
The revamped show promises viewers more than just a recap. The new format will delve deeper into the boardroom drama, featuring extended interviews with the recently fired candidate. Industry experts and celebrity fans of the show will also join Scanlon to dissect the key moments, offering behind-the-scenes insights and analysis that go beyond what is seen in the main episode.
This shift aims to provide a more comprehensive and engaging debrief for the show's dedicated audience, exploring the strategies, mistakes, and tensions of each week's task in greater detail.
Schedule and Departure of Tom Allen
The first episode of The Apprentice: Unfinished Business with Angela Scanlon at the helm is scheduled to broadcast on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 10:05pm. It will be available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Outgoing host Tom Allen announced his departure to pursue new projects. In a statement, he thanked the production team, crew, and the many candidates who had appeared on his show over the years, wishing the new format every success.
This significant refresh of the companion series signals the BBC's commitment to evolving the Apprentice brand as it celebrates two decades on air, ensuring its spin-off content remains as sharp and competitive as Lord Sugar's search for a business partner.
