BBC will increase Karren Brady’s ‘glam squad’ for brand new Apprentice sequence

The BBC has elevated Karren Brady‘s ‘glam squad’ for The Apprentice by hiring Love Island make-up artists to point out candidates they are often each ‘attractive’ and ‘profitable’ within the boardroom.

Lord Sugar‘s enterprise support, 54, says the present’s staff has ‘upped’ her magnificence regime pre filming as she admits her days of ‘wanting good’ are numbered.  

But she nonetheless struggles to keep away from criticism from the tycoon, 76, who teases, ‘Oh, the scaffolding’s out’ as she has her make-up utilized.

Baroness Brady credit her flawless complexion on The Apprentice to Mikey Phillips, whose movie star purchasers embody Love Island stars Olivia Attwood and Liberty Poole, TOWIE‘s Ferne McCann and This Morning hosts Josie Gibson and Alison Hammond.

And her glamorous look does not finish along with her make-up, as she’s recruited A-list hairstylist Mikey Dash to deal with her boardroom blowouts.

The BBC has elevated Karren Brady’s ‘glam squad’ for the brand new sequence of The Apprentice by hiring Love Island make-up artists to point out candidates they are often ‘attractive’ and ‘profitable’

Lord Sugar ‘s enterprise support says the present’s staff has ‘upped’ her magnificence regime pre filming as she admits her days of ‘wanting good’ are numbered

But she nonetheless struggles to keep away from criticism from the tycoon who teases, ‘Oh, the scaffolding’s out’ as she has her make-up utilized

Karren mentioned: ‘They’ve upped the glam squad for me.

‘Alan usually comes within the dressing room, and he says, “Oh, the scaffolding’s out,” as a result of they’re rebuilding me from the underside up, or the highest down, whichever approach it really works.

‘I assume like anyone, male or feminine, in the event you look good, you’re feeling good.

‘I’ve obtained an ideal staff. I’ve obtained two guys; they’re each known as Mikey, Mikey hair, Mikey make-up as we name them.

‘And they’re nice to work with, and so they’re usually saying, “Let’s do a red lip, let’s do this,” and we’re like, “No,” however they do it anyway, so I haven’t got a lot say. They push me to new ranges.’

The West Ham United Vice-Chair, who’s set to change into a grandmother for the primary time this yr, mirrored on the ageing course of, admitting she believes her ‘good days’ are in decline.

But when requested about representing the idea that candidates could be each ‘attractive’ and ‘profitable’ within the boardroom, Karren says she’s pleased to proceed feeling one of the best she will – even when she wants a little bit assist alongside the best way. 

She added: ‘Look, the factor that occurs as you grow old is your good days change into much less and fewer.

The West Ham United Vice-Chair, who’s set to change into a grandmother for the primary time this yr, mirrored on the ageing course of, admitting she believes her ‘good days’ are in decline

Karren’s influencer daughter Sophia Peschisolido is anticipating her first child with the Apprentice star set to change into a grandmother for the primary time this yr 

‘When you are youthful, you could have various good days, the place you’re feeling such as you look good. And as you grow old, these change into an increasing number of distant.

‘But after they’ve completed, they provide you good days. So, that is good.’

Karren returns as Lord Sugar’s support for the 18th sequence of The Apprentice that launches subsequent week alongside season one winner Tim Campbell.

The present sees 18 candidates compete for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 funding and the prospect to change into his enterprise accomplice.

Tim and Karren act as Lord Sugar’s eyes and ears throughout filming of the Apprentice duties, the place contestants are challenged to earn huge income and show themselves as entrepreneurs. 

And the businessman, who joined the programme in 2022, says he owes Karren for settling his nerves throughout the early days of filming.

He mentioned: ‘The good factor having labored along with her is how sort and beneficiant she is.   

‘I bear in mind coming in within the first week considering, ‘This is loopy, what’s going on right here?’ And she’s similar to, “Tim, don’t worry. We’ve got this.” And instantly we’re on the identical staff.

‘I’ve obtained an enormous quantity of respect for Karren, however she’s not a label, she’s not a monolith.

‘She permits herself, rightly, to be all issues that she desires to be. The great thing about Karren is definitely that she has this no holds bar perspective the place if it is potential she’ll simply go and do it. I simply find it irresistible.’ 

• The Apprentice returns on Thursday February 1 on BBC One