The Apprentice Series 20 Odds: Levi And Lawrence Survive Close Call
The Apprentice candidates entered the world of gamified fitness in the latest episode - but it was game over for Rajan Gill.
The pharmaceutical sales specialist became the 10th contestant to be fired from this year's process by Lord Alan Sugar, meaning he no longer has a shot at winning the businessman's £250,000 investment.
Just 10 contestants remain in the 20th series, but who has what it takes to go all the way?
Karishma On Top
The winning Project Manager often attracts the most praise for leading their team to glory during a task, but the real winner of last week's episode didn't hold such a title.
Gaming fan Karishma Vijay went up for the PM role, but she lost out to her team-mate Harry Clough.
However, Karishma ended the episode on top of the outright market on betting apps, as the new 11/8 favourite to win this year's Apprentice.
At the beginning of the episode, Karishma was asked if she would be putting herself up for PM and she replied: "I reckon I'll give some people a chance to catch up.
The Apprentice Odds: Who Will Be Fired Next?
Contestant | Odds | Probability |
Levi Hague | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Lawrence Rosenberg | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Priyesh Bathia | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Kieran McCartney | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Pascha Myhill | 3/1 | 25% |
Dan Miller | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Harry Clough | 4/1 | 20% |
Rothna Akhtar | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Conor Galvin | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Karishma Vijay | 8/1 | 11.1% |
"When I was PM I won by a mile. I almost won the show."
Rothna Akhtar said: "That's not true!"
While Karishma was over-exaggerating about winning the show in week four, she did impress once again in the latest episode - despite being overlooked for the PM role this time around.
After Karren Brady revealed Project Manager Harry's team were victorious, Lord Sugar's aide then said: "They've got Karishma to thank."
Her team-mate Kieran McCartney added: "I must say, Karishma did smash the game this time."
Levi's Poisoned Chalice?
Levi Hague is the new 7/4 frontrunner to be fired next on betting sites - after a close call in the latest episode.
It looked like it might be the end of the road for the HGV driver in last week's episode, only for Lord Sugar to give Rajan the boot instead.
But the businessman made it clear that he wants to see more from Levi and he made him PM of the next task.
Levi is favourite to get the axe on Thursday night, after he was handed the PM job.
"Lord Sugar could have easily made another triple firing after the latest task, but instead he made HGV driver Levi a Project Manager for this week's episode. The role has been a poisoned chalice for more than half of the tasks so far, and it wouldn't be a surprise if Levi hits a dead end, too. Gaming fan Karishma progressed to the next Apprentice level with ease last time out, and she can go all in the way in the process."
After being told by Lord Sugar about his upcoming responsibility, Levi said: "Happy days, thank you, Lord Sugar."
But Lord Sugar wasn't overjoyed by Levi's confidence.
He replied: "Well, we'll see if it's happy days, right? I'll remember that."
Four candidates have been fired this series after losing as Project Manager, and it wouldn't be a surprise if it isn't happy days for Levi on Thursday night.
The Apprentice Odds: Outright Winner
Contestant | Odds | Probability |
Karishma Vijay | 11/8 | 42.1% |
Conor Galvin | 13/8 | 38.1% |
Rothna Akhtar | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Harry Clough | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Dan Miller | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Pascha Myhill | 3/1 | 25% |
Kieran McCartney | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Levi Hague | 4/1 | 20% |
Priyesh Bathia | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Lawrence Rosenberg | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Lawrence's Regret
If Levi survives, then last week's losing PM Lawrence Rosenberg could be the one to go.
He came under fire from Lord Sugar in the latest task after he brought Levi back into the boardroom because he thought Lord Sugar wanted him to.
When telling the businessman who he wanted to bring back, he said: "With respect Lord Sugar, I think you have made it quite clear about your mind on Levi, so I'll need to bring back Levi as well."
But Lawrence later realised he'd made a mistake.
He said: "I regret saying that."
Levi was fuming with Lawrence's decision, and the PR specialist was lucky to avoid the chop.
He is just 15/8 to be fired next, just shorter than Priyesh Bathia (2/1) and Kieran McCartney (5/2).
However, it doesn't look like being the end of the game for Karishma anytime soon. She is an 8/1 outsider to be fired next.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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