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Lord Sugar’s Prince Andrew Joke Sparks Reaction on The Apprentice
Lord Alan Sugar, the prominent business magnate, ignited a reaction from viewers of the BBC show The Apprentice after he made a remark concerning Prince Andrew during the latest episode. Fans online responded to the unexpected quip, with some humorously suggesting potential repercussions for the TV personality. This week’s installment saw the return of the program’s signature shopping task, challenging candidates to demonstrate their sales prowess.
Contestants Face TV Shopping Challenge
The core objective of the task required teams to carefully select products and then market them live to a nationwide audience via a leading television shopping channel. In the boardroom segment, Lord Sugar questioned one team regarding their product selections. “So, you opted for beauty and outdoor items?” he inquired. Max confirmed, “Yes, that is correct.”
Boardroom Banter Turns Royal
The business magnate continued his line of questioning, “You ended up choosing the facial spa device, if I’m not mistaken?” The team members affirmed his statement. Amber-Rose elaborated, “Yes, it’s designed to purify pores and promote an even skin tone.”
Lord Sugar interjected, “I didn’t observe you utilizing it personally. I did notice the steam emanating from it.” He then directed a surprising jibe at the Royal Family member, stating, “Half an hour with that and even Prince Andrew would perspire.” The comment triggered laughter within the boardroom as Lord Sugar promptly resumed the discussion.
Social Media Reacts to Royal Jibe
Viewers on social media platforms expressed surprise at Lord Sugar’s comment. One user playfully wrote, “Careful, Sugar, you might have to relinquish those titles… #TheApprentice.”
Another user questioned, “Did he really just make that joke on the BBC? [crying laughing emojis] #TheApprentice,” while another echoed the sentiment, “Lord Sugar just dropped a Prince Andrew joke on BBC primetime [dead emoji] #TheApprentice.”
Another online comment read, “‘Half an hour of that would get Prince Andrew to sweat!’ Lord Sugar taking a dig at the royals on #TheApprentice.”
Prince Andrew’s Sweating Claim Revisited
The joke references Prince Andrew’s assertion in a 2019 BBC Newsnight interview where he claimed an inability to sweat due to an “adrenaline overdose” experienced during the Falklands War in 1982.
Prince Andrew’s 2019 Interview Statement
During the Newsnight interview, Prince Andrew stated: “There’s a slight issue with perspiration, because I have a particular medical condition which means I don’t sweat, or I didn’t sweat at that time, and that was… was it… yes, I didn’t sweat at the time because I had suffered what I would describe as an excess of adrenaline in the Falklands War when I was under fire, and it was practically impossible for me to sweat.”
“And it’s only because I have undertaken a number of activities recently that I am beginning to regain the ability to do so.”