The Apprentice has had its fair share of behind-the-scenes romps over the years, so it makes sense to celebrate — not ban — such on-screen romances.
I can reveal a new competition series is in the works that will test whether being in love and in business together makes for the most successful partnerships.
The Ultimate Power Couple, which is in the casting stages, will put ambitious young couples through challenges to uncover the best business duo.
The winning team will then be awarded a hefty cash investment in their business, plus big exposure to brands involved in the tough tasks.
And bragging rights as the UK’s most entrepreneurial lovebirds.
Referring to the hit TV shows hosted by Maya Jama and Lord Sugar, an insider told me: “This new series is what would happen if The Apprentice and Love Island had a baby — testing business-savvy couples in a series of challenges, and putting their relationship on trial too.
“Business meetings between date nights, strategy sessions across the dinner table, and boardroom showdowns that could spell for heartbreak and financial ruin.
“It’s a high-stakes game that encourages competitors to get their feelings for each other involved and prove their partnership is stronger than the rest.
“The series is already on the lookout for ‘power couples’ with big personalities to ensure there’s plenty of drama to go around.”
The series is the brainchild of Jolly Octopus Media, which is behind Carpool Karaoke and The Late Late Show.
Wee spot of woe for Alan
Alan Carr has revealed footage of his privates had to be cut from the BBC series he hosts with best pal Amanda Holden – after he did a wee, forgetting about the cameras.
The pair were on a kayaking trip as part of a segment in their show, Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job.
He told his Life’s A Beach podcast: “There was a GoPro between my legs, but we were out there (in the kayak) for so long I forgot, and needed to do a wee. I got my willy out to do a wee, fell in and nearly drowned Amanda.
“I was scooped out by a lifeguard, and I said, ‘Oh, my God, the GoPro is between my legs’, but they said, ‘Oh, Alan, the footage is ruined’, and I was so pleased, of course.
“But when I got to the wrap party, a woman goes to me, ‘I’ve been editing round your knob this weekend’.”
He joked: “I gave them the money shot . . . I’m starting an OnlyFans now too!”
Bruce Parry will return to BBC Two with a new three-part series of Tribe, centring on the globe’s most remote areas.
He visits indigenous communities in the Amazon’s Waimaha, and Indonesia’s Sumba island. He said: “It’s been over 20 years since Tribe first aired, but it still feels vital.”
Dans in vans bid
SINCE leaving EastEnders, Danny Dyer has turned his hand to everything from acting to documentaries and travelogues.
Now he is delving into the niche world of caravanning.
Yes, I said caravanning.
The former Queen Vic hardman will set up his own park for the mobile homes on the Isle of Sheppey off Kent, in a new Sky show called The Dyers’ Caravan Park.
And Danny will do it all alongside his daughter Dani in the nostalgia driven six-parter.
The series is being made by Expectation, the production company behind Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video.
Perhaps Danny and Dani will emerge as the new Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper of the caravanning world.
Albert scare . . .
Despite being in EastEnders’ four previous live episodes, Natalie Cassidy says she’s terrified of featuring in the one on Thursday that celebrates the soap’s 40th anniversary.
Natalie, who plays Sonia Fowler, told Rylan Clark on BBC Radio 2: “I’m just a bit nervous, you could say, petrified.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy admits she’s ‘petrified’ ahead of the soap’s 40th anniversary live episode[/caption]
“I’ve done it before but this one is a little bit more involved and it’s going to be rather electric.
“Sonia goes into labour, and she’s giving birth!”
The action live from Albert Square comes a day after tomorrow’s hour-long episode.
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