[BigSister]

oh i must not have seen that 1 where Michelle was in the boardroom sorry Tom

[x-heather-x]

I really like Ruth. I want her to win. she's the most genuine. Ansell is alright but i think Ruth deserves to win much more.

[Dan_]

Ruth has been about the best person so far and I hope she win's with Ansell coming second.

Paul had better go next week, I cannot stand him any longer.

[BigSister]

yeah Paul and Michelle i would like to see go next week

[Pipergun]

I'm in agreement with all three of you! (Heather, Dan and Becca!)

[BigSister]

well more Michelle than Paul but his dancing last week annoyed me,

[Pipergun]

Yep - it was like the typical "Dad at a wedding" .

My only reservation on Ruth is that in the clips for next week, she's admitted to lying when in interviews, and although it hasn't been properly put into context, that's something I'd never dream of doing, and makes me wonder how reliable she would be as a result??

[BigSister]

true true but she has been consistant every week and i feel she should go through
Yeah it was, but isnt Anselle too quiet at least Paul has made an effort and like Michelle has sneaked under the radar

[Pipergun]

I think you're right Becca - Ansell and Michelle have't really been PM enough to shove themselves into the limelight and show what they're capable of, compared to Paul and Ruth who have more memorably been at the forefront of the tasks. Still, it's often impossible to predict SAS's slant on things!

It seems stupid to say this now, but when the series first started, I invisiged Karen to be one of the final remaining candidates, and in my view her departure was SAS's biggest mistake this series - she had lots of potential Imo. What do you think?

[BigSister]

well I didnt see Karen so i cant really comment. My big mistake was getting into it half way, Jos departure was the first 1 i saw

[James]

Yes, I don't think Karen deserved to be fired either.

I hope Paul doesn't get the job because I think he has made quite a lot of mistakes, as well as doing some good things.

Even in the first episode he had trouble converting pounds to kilograms, and he admitted that numbers wasn't his strength. I'd have thought that was a fairly big limitation at the top level of business!

However what makes this reality show different from the others is that the public isn't involved. It's entirely one person's decision and SAS will choose the candidate he likes the most and thinks can work for him best.

[BigSister]

thats a very good factor James

[Pipergun]

I've just watched the show, and it's very late/early , so I'll be brief in my opinions on this week's episode:

There has been quite a surprising turnaround in my thoughts this week, which I didn't expect

Firstly, Paul diserved to be fired first: his interviews were dire, and being full of his own self-importance just assisted his own downfall!

However, I believe Ruth should have been fired instead of Ansell - her brash attitude and tendency to "bend" the truth is likely to get some people's backs up.

The main argument against Ansell was his lack of experience aside from sales: as he himself mentioned, "The Apprentice" isn't supposed to be the finished article, so I don't understand why SAS didn't realise he could teach him about some of the other factors involved?

Overall, I find it surprising to say this, but I think and hope that Michelle will become SAS's Apprentice: she has shown that she has the correct attitude, grit and determination that is required, and although she often hasn't lead on the sales front, as I previously stated, she is not the "finished article" and could easily pick these abilities up through the rest of her working career!

Go on, Michelle!

[James]

Definately the right decision to fire Paul. Michelle going through, I can understand now, given how apparently successful she is self-employed.

I think Ruth should win, and she will, but SAS did seem to favour Michelle in last night's show.

[BigSister]

I really want Ruth to win on the basis of I cannot stand Michelle she just annoys me but again I didnt see last nights show so my views may differ after seeing it on Tuesday

[Corkie]

i like paul at a stage but watched it yesterday and he was so cocky i thought it was going to be ruth who got fired im upset but ansel all of them said he was a nice guy but i think all he was being was a buisness man

michelle to win

[BB-Rocks]

I still havnt watched this!

[Pipergun]

If you'd like to Davie, the full episode (the latest being 11) is available on the website to watch for free: bbc.co.uk/apprentice

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Tom.

[Lance]

Originally posted by Lance
I'm not liking Ruth. That girl has a really bad attitude and her face is always like a slapped ar$e when she is being given any criticism.

I think Michelle is fantastic. She's got a really creative and fairly logical mind. She's one of the youngest but far stronger than some of the candidates.

Guess I was right about Michelle. Although I have really changed my mind about Ruth. I think she is a really strong contestant and is the strongest sales-person there by far.

Well done to both of them for making the final. I cannot wait to see who comes out on top tonight.

[Pipergun]

I can't believe it's been on our screens for 12 weeks!

I'm still rooting for Michelle, but I wouldn't mind if Ruth won: she's very strong and determined, I just feel sorry for her husband!!

[Lance]

LOL, Tom!

Her second name is Badger, I find that rather amusing. I also pity her husband, it's clear who wears the trousers in that relationship.

[Pipergun]

Lol! Badger does seem scarily appropriate!!

It's quite ironic, I know it's a feeble source, but my mother of all people (you know what they're like for gossiping!) has heard a rumour that Ruth was married, but since the show has, to be discrete, swung the other way! I wonder which one she is....... I wonder.......

[James]

Celebrity Apprentice being planned for Comic Relief - http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/sto...771554,00.html

I think the Badger should win, and she will. SAS seemed to make Michelle favourite last week but I think when it comes to offering the job Ruth will get it. Also Nick and Margaret prefer Ruth I think.

There's a version of the US Apprentice starting on Discovery Home and Health channel tonight at 10:30pm if anyone's interested. Not the Trump version, another one.

[Pipergun]

I agree with you James, in that Ruth is favoured by Margaret and Nick, and although still favouring Michelle, I believe that Ruth's still more likely to be offered the job!

Although public opinion plays no part, its interesting to see the BBC's poll "Who Should Win?" Here, currently gives:

Michelle: 64.1%
Ruth: 35.9%

(At the time of posting)

...... All shall be revealed!

[Pipergun]

We'll soon know who's won!

Anyone who hasn't watched before, now's the time to tune into BBC 2 at 9pm!