The Apprentice 2026: cast, celeb appearances and exotic locations
The Apprentice 2026: the cast, locations, celebrity appearances and rumoured launch date as show returns to the BBC for 20th edition
www.cityam.comHere’s the latest on Celebrity Apprentice (UK) in 2026 based on recent coverage:
- The BBC confirmed a first full-length Celebrity Apprentice series for 2026, six episodes, with a lineup of celebrity contestants competing in Lord Sugar’s boardroom. Expect it to air later in 2026, though an exact premiere date hadn’t been fixed at the time of announcements.
- News outlets have noted the show will relocate its boardroom to a London setting for the new season and that charities will benefit from the episode outcomes. The format mirrors the traditional Apprentice structure but with famous faces and charity donations.
- Several articles highlighted anticipation for the cast and the potential impact of a full six-episode celebrity run after prior Christmas specials, signaling a revival that expands beyond the standalone specials.
Illustration: six-episode arc featuring celebrity teams tackling weekly business tasks, with one or more eliminations per week, culminating in a final winner who donates to a chosen charity.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact reported cast list and the rumored or confirmed start window and summarize it in a concise timeline.