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A former star of The Apprentice opened up about her experience on the BBC show - including why it's unlikely contestants will see Lord Sugar after filming.
Harpreet Kaur, 34, won series 16 of the long-running programme, which aired in early 2022, with dessert business Oh So Yum!
As well as securing the £250,000 investment, she also met fellow contestant and now-husband Akshay Thakrar during the series.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail via Sky Vegas, Harpreet said of her time on The Apprentice: 'The show isn't staged. No one is acting - we're all genuinely trying our best in the situations we're put in.
'However, there is a lot more involved in every task than what viewers see. When people are watching at home, they're often yelling at the TV wondering how someone could make such a ridiculous decision, but the reality is that we film so much more than what ends up in the episode.
'What viewers don't realise is that you only see the worst moments because that's what makes good television.'
Harpreet Kaur won BBC's The Apprentice in 2022 - and has opened up about her experience on the programme
Harpreet defeated Kathryn Louise Burn (pictured right) in the final to secure Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment
'You don't see the strong decisions, the clever ideas, or the teamwork that went well.
'None of the scenes are staged, but the edit is designed to highlight the moments you're least proud of.
'What I'm trying to get across is that candidates aren't as clueless as they might come across. It's all in the editing.'
Continuing, Harpreet addressed how different Lord Sugar is in-person in the boardroom compared to on viewers' screens.
She said: 'Lord Sugar isn't acting on the show. What you see is exactly what you get, and I respect that about him.
'He's straight-talking, very direct - and that's what viewers connect with.
'After the show ends, you don't really interact with him unless you've won, because at that point you become his business partner.
'If you don't win, you're unlikely to ever see him again. If you do, then you get time with him outside the show, but he's still the same person.
'The only difference is the conversation shifts from tasks to your real business.
'He's still looking for holes, still questioning your decisions, still making sure you're doing the right things. He doesn't pat you on the back and disappear.
'You continue having board meetings and debriefs where he challenges you and gives feedback. There's no act - he's consistent on and off camera.'
Harpreet continued: 'That's the benefit of winning. You get the investment, the association with Lord Sugar, and access to someone who runs multiple ventures.
'He's a real businessman, not just a TV personality, and he's ultimately looking for an investment that makes sense.'
'The production team does offer support to all candidates after the show, especially around wellbeing, so you're not abandoned. But Lord Sugar's time and expertise naturally go to the winner.'
During her time on The Apprentice, Harpreet met fellow contestant Akshay Thakrar - with the pair later marrying
Meanwhile, Harpreet bought back her shares in Oh So Yum! just 18 months after her win on The Apprentice aired.
The former business partners released a statement at the time, revealing they 'mutually agreed it was the best decision for the business moving forward'.
Sharing the news on X, then Twitter, Lord Sugar penned: 'Harpreet is an exceptionally bright and driven business woman.
'I've enjoyed our time working together, and whilst the time is right for us to now go our separate ways, I have no doubts she will continue to flourish.'
He added: 'I look forward to seeing the Oh So Yum! brand go from strength to strength.'
Harpreet commented: 'I am extremely grateful for the knowledge and support that Lord Sugar and his team of advisors have given me.
'It has been invaluable in getting Oh So Yum! to the place where it is today, and I'm excited for the journey ahead.
'I could never have imagined what we would have achieved in such a short space of time, but this is just the beginning. Watch this space!'
A year later, in 2024, Harpreet herself left the business to pursue other professional ventures.
The Apprentice continues Thursday on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.