Reece Donnelly revealed he left The Apprentice due to health reasons. Last week’s teaser saw this year’s budding entrepreneurs jet off to Dubai for their next task – their second trip abroad after Lord Alan Sugar flew them all to Antigua in week one.
Reece reportedly wasn’t able to participate in the Dubai challenge, however, and was forced to step down from the task after being notably absent for a large part of this evening's show, Thursday 9 February.
He has since addressed his surprise departure, stating he had to quit due to “health reasons”. “I could not continue in The Apprentice due to being unable to complete the task in Dubai for health reasons,” he told The Daily Star. “My goal of being on The Apprentice was to showcase that Scotland has amazing businesses and entrepreneurs.
I really hope I’ve done that.” He went on to tell the publication: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time on the show and I’m looking forward to watching my fellow candidates in the rest of the series.