THE APPRENTICE fans have been left raging after discovering a behind-the-scenes filming secret ahead of the final.
In a video posted to the Instagram account, Brit Life, a cameraman is seen filming a contestant walking along the River Thames for the BBC show.
However, it’s immediately obvious that production costs have been slashed as the videographer is maneuvered backwards on a wheelchair by another crew member.
For most programmes, a rail and tracking system would be used to ensure a steady shot – but Lord Sugar and his team appear to have opted for a cheaper option.
Since the clip was shared yesterday, show fans have been filling the comments section with their thoughts.
One raged, “This is embarrassing for the show…” while another added, “Tv license money doesnt go on making shows for the tv.”
Someone else agreed, “Show has had it’s day,” while one more said, “The irony that it’s worse than what the contestants do in the challenges.”
It’s not the first time Apprentice viewers have been left up in arms over the current series.
Fans couldn’t contain their surprise after Phil Turner managed to secure his place on the show once again.
Pie maker Phil had lost every challenge so far – but last week was made project manager by Lord Sugar, and was given a food related task.
The contestants were tasked with creating a new vegan alternative to cheese to pitch to major supermarket retailers in the hopes of securing a big-money deal.
The unusual recipes and bland brand names that the hopefuls came up with lead to disaster and two candidates got the boot.
But, perhaps not surprisingly to some viewers, Phil ended up winning the task and landed a place in the final five.
Discussing the outcome, one person wrote: “What does Phil have on Alan Sugar? He gave Phil a strong team so that he doesn’t lose. This is deliberately set up.”
“Food task and Phil is the PM? Yeah it’s set up for him to make it to the finals,” raged a second.
A third added: “A food task for Paul which is clearly set up. What dirty secrets does he have on Alan?”
While a fourth added: “What a fix, there’s no way that truffle cheese won!! How does Phil manage to avoid going home every week.”
And a fifth joked: “Fix Fix Fix Fix next week lord Sugar joins Phils team.”
It was bad news for Foluso Falade, who got the boot.
She had struggled to come up with a brand name for her product – after being placed in a team of one, with her own personal designer on hand to help with her cheese.
Steve Darken was also sent home as Lord Sugar told him he couldn’t imagine working with him.
- The Apprentice airs Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.
