[LukeB]

Lord Alan Sugar isn't going anywhere, as The Apprentice appears to have been renewed by the BBC for three more series.

The reality TV show recently ended its 13th run, but this latest development will ensure that it will continue on through to at least series 16 in 2020, according to Broadcast.

The BBC told Digital Spy that The Apprentice will definitely be back later this year, but did not comment beyond that.

The Apprentice – which centres on a group of aspiring businesspeople competing for the chance to become Lord Sugar's business partner – also features Karren Brady and Claude Littner as Lord Sugar's aides.

The most recent series ended in surprising (and controversial) fashion, as both finalists (Sarah Lynn and James White) ended up with £250,000 investments from Lord Sugar.

Speaking afterwards of the historic double win, Lord Sugar explained that it came down to the fact he couldn't decide between the pair.

"This is a historic moment, I suppose, in the 13 years we've been doing this," he said. "And it's really because of what I said in the episode. I couldn't make a decision. It had to be both of them!

"They were two genuinely great experts in their field and I'm looking forward to going into business with them."

Series 13 managed an average of 6.9 million viewers, while the final had an audience of 8 million.

Applications for series 14 – which is expected to air on BBC One – opened in November.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-app...re-series-bbc/

[Oaker]

The best RTV show atm

[RileyH]

[andybigbro]

I’m glad! But still disappointed he couldn’t make a decision in the final this year

[Greg!]

Yas!!
Big Brother is shook

[Crimson Dynamo]

tragic

the fact that RT dopes like Andrew was on is proof if any needed that its just BB with suits

terrible stale boring show for people who have no concept of business or sales

[BigSister]

Yay I am glad about this

[LaLaLand]

Fab news!

[MB.]

Yay, three more series for Lord Sugar to kill off at the interviews stage and then mercilessly pound into the ground in the final task

[Wizard.]

Here for Lord Sugar being 100 when this is cancelled

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Riley.

Here for Lord Sugar being 100 when this is cancelled

That should give him enough time to write some jokes that make sense