By Kirsten Murray For Mailonline
Published: 15:02 EDT, 18 April 2024 | Updated: 16:06 EDT, 18 April 2024
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The time has come!
Tune in on BBC One now as Rachel and Phil battle it out for Lord Sugar’s investment
Let’s take a look back at the Apprentice class of 2024
It has been a brilliant series as 18 fresh candidates vyied for Lord Alan Sugar’s attentions and investments.
From UK Garage artist Tre Lowe, to Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach Sarah Saadet, two pie company owners and yoga teacher Maura Rath – this series has had it all.
And now it has all come down to the final two!
WATCH: Phil spills major behind-the-scenes secrets about series final
Phil shocked viewers at home as he let it slip that the finalists on the show do not find out who has won when filming is over.
During a Q&A on Instagram, one fan asked: ‘Is it true that you don’t know who’s won when you’ve finished filming the show?’
To which Phil responded with ‘Yes, absolutely,’ as he revealed they film TWO endings for the show
Who will walk away with Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment?
Who are you rooting for?
As the process draws to a close at 9pm tonight, who will receive Lord Sugar’s ‘You’re Hired!’
Only 30 mins until business plans unfold!
Get to know fitness fanatic Rachel Woolford
As a keen marathon runner, Rachel aims to outperform Phil during the show’s final with her fitness studio, which offers her clients a range of classes from reformer Pilates to yoga.
Her ambition is to franchise her gym brand in northern England.
Rachel has proven her dedication to fitness by running marathons, completing events in the likes of New York, Chicago and Berlin as well as climbing Kilimanjaro.
Get to know pie owner Phil Turner
Father-of-two Phil might have a disastrous record after losing eight out of 10 tasks during the series.
However he hopes to win over Lord Sugar with his Sussex based pie shops, after saying his ‘biggest inspiration’ in life are his hardworking parents.
Phil explained during his interview with Claudine Collins that his parents are his biggest inspiration.
Holding back tears, he said: ‘I definitely think my mum and dad are my biggest inspirations.
‘Standing there in a close environment working day in day out for them for a few years I started to really appreciate how much work they have done and how much they have scarified.
Who are the finalists?
Phil Turner and Rachel Woolford made it through to the final of The Apprentice after a nail-biting semi-final last week.
The Bognor Regis Pie company owner and fitness entrepreneur triumphed over Tre Lowe, Flo Edwards and Dr Paul Midha for the gruelling week of intense interviews, as they proved themselves strong enough to handle the heat.
As Phil and Rachel celebrated their achievement after surviving the hardest day in the process so far, Phil said: ‘I feel really proud of myself to have made it to the final.
Meanwhile Rachel added: ‘I can’t quite believe that I’ve made it to this point. This has been such a competitive series with incredible candidates that I’m in absolute awe of.
Hello Apprentice fans!
Good evening and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of the Apprentice final as Phil Turner and Rachel Woolford battle it out to become business partners with Lord Sugar.
The pair are the last candidates standing after 18 entrepreneurs entered the 11-week competition to secure a £250,000 investment for their respective businesses.
Our blog will bring you all the action from the final plus reaction following Lord Sugar’s last decision in the boardroom. To get involved please join in the conversation to let us know your thoughts
The final starts on BBC One at 9pm.
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The Apprentice final LIVE: Lord Sugar to hand gym bunny Rachel Woolford or pie shop owner Phil Turner his £250,000 business investment as rival entrepreneurs face off in BBC showdown