[M X]

Jonathan Ross has filmed a celebrity edition of The Apprentice, despite his twelve-week suspension over the Manuelgate affair.

The charity special was filmed for Comic Relief and won't be aired until March - three months after Ross's suspension is over.

Sir Alan Sugar offered Ross the role in May. The presenter has not received any payment for taking part.

A BBC insider told The Mirror: "Jonathan was in a difficult position as his suspension came just days before filming began on the show. Pulling out at such short notice would have left producers with a headache."

A spokesman added: "The BBC agreed to Jonathan Ross taking part in an advance recording of Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. The BBC did not wish to disadvantage the charity."

Source - Digital Spy

[Locke.]

Good.

[Matt]

I don't see the problem given that it's an unpaid appearance for a charity telethon which wont air until his suspension is over.

The Manuelgate matter was completely blown out of proportion.

[M X]

Originally posted by Matt
The Manuelgate matter was completley blown out of proportion.

[hannah.]

he wouldnt have got paid anyway surely? which is why it was allowed?

[M X]

idk.

[Spike]

Does it matter?
It was blown out of proportion and he is doing it for charity. The last thing the BBC want is to do something which could end up reducing the money given to charity.