The Apprentice has finally returned to BBC One.

And this year, 18 new hopefuls are battling to become Lord Sugar's new business partner. So who is in contention to win the popular programme in 2024?

Here's everything you need to know about one of the candidates in the mix – Amina Khan. The qualified pharmacist has her own skincare and supplements business she wants to grow.

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And she's certainly confident about her chances – as she claims she's "never made a loss" in the business world. Here's everything you need to know...

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Who is Amina Khan?

Amina Khan, from Ilford, comes from a humble background – and couldn't even afford to eat out when she was younger. But when she was 13, she made a promise to herself.

When she was a teenager, she vowed she'd be a "millionaire" one day. And it's safe to say she totally turned her life around by starting her own skincare business.

She said: "When I was 13 years old, I remember sitting in school one day and made a pact to myself that I would do whatever it takes to become a millionaire. Having grown up in an underprivileged background with two immigrant parents trying to make ends meet, I have been relentlessly grinding since then to get to where I am today...

"I started my business from zero and made my first turnover of £1million within two years of launching my skincare and supplements brand. I achieved all this with no investment, no business background, no social media following and only in-house marketing.

"To think, I couldn’t even afford a cheeky Nando’s three years ago!"

When is The Apprentice on TV?

The Apprentice series 18 airs on BBC One on Thursdays at 9pm. Each episode lasts for an hour and is available on iPlayer following all the action.

In 2024, the first episode of the series was shown on February 1. There are 12 episodes in total, so we still have a while to go yet.

To get a debrief of each episode, and watch interviews with the fallen candidates, you can also tune into The Apprentice: You’re Fired. It’s hosted by comedian Tom Allen and airs on Thursdays at 10pm on BBC Two.

Who are The Apprentice judges in 2024?

Lord Alan Sugar is the main judge of The Apprentice – and ultimately decides who he wants to go into business with. He's well-placed for this role, considering he has an estimated net worth of £1.21bn.

Lord Sugar is helped by Baronness Karren Brady, one of the most influential female business leaders in Britain. He also gets words of wisdom from Tim Campbell, an entrepreneur who won The Apprentice back in 2005.

Claude Littner is another beloved adviser on the show, but he won't be sitting alongside Lord Sugar in the boardroom this series. This is reportedly due to "medical issues".

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