BBC The Apprentice 2025 candidates line-up including hair transplant consultant and former athlete

The line-up for this year's version of The Apprentice has been released - and it's as varied a crop as ever.

A total of 18 candidates from across the world of business will battle it out in series 19 of the hit show, all for a £250k investment from Sir Alan Sugar, as well as mentorship from the seasoned tech tycoon.

Among the crowded group are a hair transplant consultant, a motivational speaker and meal prep entrepreneur, as well as a number of business owners spanning salons, workwear, air conditioning and cosmetic dentistry.

See the full line-up below and catch the first episode of The Apprentice tonight (January 30) at 9pm on BBC One.

Amber-Rose Badrudin

Badrudin owns a convenience store, Oree Mart, which is based in London. She wants to open a second bubble tea shop.

Anisa Khan

Khan owns an Indian-Italian fusion pizza company, based in London. She hopes to open more dark kitchens for her business in 'high demand' areas.

Aoibheann Walsh

Walsh owns a hair and beauty salon in County Donegal, Ireland. She is seeking investment in her patented 'utility belt' designed for hairdressers and makeup artists to store their tools.

Carlo Brancati

Brancati is a hair transplant consultant from Middlesborough. He's undergone the procedure twice - and he wants to set up his own website connecting patients with reputable clinics.

Chisola Chitambala

This businesswoman from Essex co-founded a remote business support service. Next, she hopes to grow her platform connecting entrepreneurs with investors.

Dean Franklin

Essex man Dean set up his air conditioning company during the pandemic and now he wants it to grow. He believes he and Lord Sugar are 'very similar'.

Emma Rothwell

'Proud Northerner' Emma