The iconic boardroom doors are swinging open once more as Lord Alan Sugar confirms the return of Celebrity Apprentice for not one, but two Christmas specials coming to BBC screens this festive season.
In an exciting development for reality TV fans, the business mogul revealed that filming has already wrapped on the special episodes, which will see famous faces competing in business challenges with a charitable twist. While the full celebrity lineup remains under wraps, anticipation is building for what promises to be spectacular festive entertainment.
A Festive Return to the Boardroom
Lord Sugar took to social media to share the exciting news, confirming that viewers can expect the special programmes to air during the 2024 Christmas period. The format will maintain the classic Apprentice structure that fans know and love, but with celebrities competing to raise money for their chosen charities rather than fighting for a business investment.
This marks a welcome return for the celebrity version, which hasn't graced our screens since 2022. The timing couldn't be better for families looking for engaging entertainment during the holiday season.
What to Expect from the Christmas Specials
The festive editions will feature all the elements that make The Apprentice must-watch television:
- High-stakes business challenges with a Christmas twist
- Celebrity contestants from various entertainment fields
- Lord Sugar's signature boardroom grilling
- Charitable donations for worthy causes
- Festive-themed tasks that will test business acumen
The specials come at a perfect time, filling the gap before the next regular series of The Apprentice returns in 2025. With the celebrity version having proven popular in previous years, these Christmas editions are poised to become essential viewing over the festive period.
Building on a Winning Formula
The Celebrity Apprentice format has consistently delivered compelling television, combining the tension of business competition with the appeal of watching famous faces outside their comfort zones. The Christmas specials promise to elevate this further with seasonal challenges and the spirit of charitable giving.
As families gather for the holidays, these special episodes offer the perfect opportunity for multi-generational viewing - combining business entertainment with festive cheer and celebrity appeal.
With filming complete and the programmes in post-production, BBC viewers have exciting festive television to look forward to as Lord Sugar prepares to deliver his trademark "You're fired!" to celebrity contestants in the most wonderful time of the year.
