Apprentice viewers say contestant fired ‘too soon’ in shock first episode exit

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30 Jan 2026 • 10:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Georgina Newton was fired from the first episode of The Apprentice series 20 after her team lost a task in Hong Kong.
  • The candidates were challenged to secure nine items at knock-down prices during the task.
  • Newton, who proposed a touring theatrical production company, was a sub-team leader in the losing group.
  • She was one of two candidates dismissed by Lord Alan Sugar in the series opener.
  • Viewers expressed strong opinions that she was sent home too soon, believing she had more to offer the show.

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