The Apprentice planned 2020 series has been thrown into doubt after bosses were forced to scrap filming due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
The hit business reality series, which is headed up by Lord Sugar, was due to start production in the coming weeks but has now been but on hold indefinitely.
A BBC spokesman said: "In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, Boundless the producers of The Apprentice, have postponed filming in consultation with and supported by the BBC. "We will continue to review all productions on a case by case basis and will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the Foreign Office, World Health Organisation and Public Health England." Insiders have told The Sun Online how The Apprentice