Lord Sugar is the host of The Apprentice (Image: GETTY)
Known for his straight-talking demeanour and no-nonsense approach, former winner Harpreet Kaur has shared what is like behind the scenes.
The Apprentice has returned for a new series in 2025 as 16 candidates are put through their paces to impress the entrepreneur.
Lord Sugar is joined by his advisors, Karren Brady, who takes a stern approach, while Tim Campbell appears firm yet professional in the boardroom.
Harpreet, who won the show in 2022, revealed the CEO “does not act for the cameras”.
Speaking exclusively to Express Online on behalf of , Harpreet she said, “Lord Sugar is who he is – there’s no acting for the cameras. Lord Sugar, Karren [Brady] and Tim [Campbell] are there to be the judges of the candidates.
Harpreet Kaur won The Apprentice in 2022 (Image: Getty)
“It’s not as if there’s an on-camera personality and an off-camera personality. They’re there to do a job, and that’s what they complete.
“However, watching the show, you do only get to see one side of their personality, and sometimes, there are little glimpses and moments where you do get to see the other side of their personality.”
She continued: “I’ve had the pleasure of spending a lot more time with them off-camera, as opposed to some of the other candidates. Tim came to my wedding, and they’re great people.
They’re good at what they do, and that’s their responsibility to do that on the show, whether that comes across a bit stern – maybe – but that’s exactly what the candidates need.”