The Apprentice fans say finalist was robbed after | UK News

The Apprentice viewers have been left break up as Dean Franklin emerged victorious to turn out to be Lord Sugar’s latest business companion within the gripping finale of this yr’s sequence on BBC One.

After a gruelling 12-week contest, all of it got here down to 2 hopefuls within the ultimate showdown, with just one strolling away with Lord Alan Sugar’s hefty £250,000 investment.

In the nail-biting ultimate episode aired tonight (April 17), fans watched as air-con entrepreneur Dean, aged 34, went head-to-head with 26 yr previous Indian pizza fusion innovator Anisa Khan for the prospect of a lifetime.

The finalists weren’t alone; they have been supported by some acquainted faces from earlier within the sequence who returned to help them of their final problem.

Dean and Anisa have been put via their paces, tasked with developing manufacturers and promoting campaigns. The competitors was fierce, with Anisa impressing the panel together with her pitch and mouth-watering pizzas, experiences Gloucestershire Live.

However, Dean wasn’t far behind, charming everybody along with his business idea. In a tense finale, Lord Sugar delivered his verdict, declaring to Dean: “You’re hired,” regardless of acknowledging that Dean had skilled “a few rocky moments” and had stayed within the working “by the skin of your teeth”.

Anisa walked away with nothing, whereas Dean secured the money investment and business backing from Lord Sugar. He exclaimed: “I’m over the moon to have won The Apprentice. This is a dream come ‘true’ for me and my family. My kids will be absolutely thrilled.”

Viewers shortly took to X, previously Twitter, to share their reactions, with many claiming Anisa was “robbed” of the highest spot. One fan tweeted: “Anisa was robbed! ! ! ! #TheApprentice.” (sic)

Another posted: “Omg Anisa has been robbed #TheApprentice.” A 3rd viewer commented: “ANISA WAS ROBBED WTAF #TheApprentice.” (sic)

Others expressed their disappointment, with one saying: “Surprised Dean won. Personally I felt Anissa had the better business, and she had been consistent throughout the entire process. #TheApprentice.” (sic)

One offended fan wrote: “Bizarre decision from Sugar. He sets out all the reasons why he should pick Anisa then chooses Dean. Sitting here craving a Zaal pizza not considering AC, enough said. #TheApprentice.” (sic)

However, not everybody was disenchanted, as some viewers congratulated Dean on his win. One fan mentioned: “So happy for Dean. A genuine, hardworking, seriously knowledgeable about his industry and completely relatable winner #TheApprentice.” (sic)

Another viewer posted: “The more that I think about it, I do think Dean is an extremely worthy winner. His personality is great, and his business is a very good idea.” A 3rd fan agreed, saying: “Dean deserved to win apprentice such a sound guy.” (sic)

Catch up with The Apprentice now on BBC iPlayer.