Angela Scanlon has been announced as the host of a new companion series for The Apprentice, titled Unfinished Business, which will replace the long-running spin-off You're Fired. The show will air on BBC Two and iPlayer from 29th January at 10:05pm.
Scanlon, a broadcaster, podcaster and author, will be joined by industry experts and celebrity fans to dissect each week's task and boardroom drama. The series will feature the first interviews with fired candidates, offering behind-the-scenes insights and what Scanlon describes as 'the real gossip'.
In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Scanlon explained that the format is loosely inspired by The Traitors: Uncloaked, but with a more informal feel. 'It's almost like you've pulled away the fired candidates and it's as if we've just watched the show in the living room and then we've nipped out for a cup of tea to dissect it,' she said.
Scanlon, who previously hosted Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything, promised to ask the questions viewers want answered. 'I'm quite unfiltered, and so I will ask the question that you want to ask at home,' she added. Her own experience as a contestant on the celebrity edition of The Apprentice has given her sympathy for the candidates, but she also intends to 'prod them gently when they've made ridiculous decisions'.
The Apprentice returns for its 20th season with 20 candidates, marking the anniversary. Unfinished Business will air weekly after the main show, providing analysis and interviews.
