The Apprentice betting odds for the 2026 series are now live, with markets available on the outright winner and next contestant to be fired.
The 2026 series is now underway.
Earlier, a Celebrity edition aired over the Christmas period, which helped build interest ahead of the return of the main show.
Now, attention has turned to the regular series as candidates compete to become Lord Sugar’s next business partner.
As the competition progresses, the Apprentice betting odds show how each contestant is shaping up.
We will update the prices after each episode.
The Apprentice betting odds 2026: Outright Winner Market
- Conor 7/2
- Dan 4/1
- Lawrence 6/1
- Pascha 13/2
- Rajan 9/1
- Karishma 12/1
- Roxanne 14/1
- Vanessa 14/1
- Harry 16/1
- Kieran 20/1
- Rothna 20/1
- Carrington 22/1
- Priyesh 25/1
- Levi 33/1
- Megan 33/1
- Andrea 50/1
Odds correct as of 12th February 2026.
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Conor Galvin Is Current Apprentice Betting Favourite
Conor Galvin has moved to the head of the Apprentice winner odds after the opening three episodes of the series.
Early markets often react quickly to screen time, first impressions and perceived boardroom standing, which has helped shape his position at the top of the betting at this stage.
Galvin entered the process with a clear professional background as a photobooth business owner.
That entrepreneurial profile fits the type of candidate bookmakers often expect to go deep into the process.
With the series still in its early stages, his position as favourite reflects market sentiment rather than any settled hierarchy.
The winner odds are likely to shift as the field narrows and task performances begin to carry more weight.
Apprentice Next Elimination Odds
- Andrea 10/3
- Megan 9/2
- Levi 6/1
- Priyesh 7/1
- Carrington 8/1
- Kieran 9/1
- Rothna 9/1
- Harry 11/1
- Roxanne 12/1
- Karishma 14/1
- Rajan 20/1
- Pascha 25/1
- Lawrence 28/1
- Dan 40/1
- Conor 50/1
Apprentice Hopefuls: Meet The Class Of 2026
- Andrea Cooper | Lettings agency owner | Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Carrington Saunders | Online loungewear business owner | South East London
- Conor Galvin | Photobooth business owner | Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland
- Dan Miller | Student recruitment company owner | Richmond, London
- Georgina Newton | Actress and events manager | East London
- Harry Clough | Financial sales manager | Battersea, South London
- Karishma Vijay | Beauty brand owner | Ashford, Surrey
- Kieran McCartney | Estate agent | East London
- Lawrence Rosenberg | Public relations specialist | Watford, Hertfordshire
- Levi Hague | Former RAF gunner and HGV driver | Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Marcus Donkoh | Barbershop owner | South London
- Megan Ruiter | Bespoke womenswear brand owner | The Wirral, Merseyside
- Nikki Jetha | Mortgage broker | Hornchurch, Essex
- Pascha Myhill | Recruitment consultant | Reading, Berkshire
- Priyesh Bathia | Global account manager | Harrow, North London
- Rajan Gill | Pharmaceutical sales specialist | Medway, Kent
- Rothna Akhtar | Student wellbeing advisor | East London
- Roxanne Hamedi | Pharmacist and beauty entrepreneur | Aberdeen, Scotland
- Tanmay Hingorani | AI product consultant | Islington, London
- Vanessa Tetteh-Squire | Technology project manager and entrepreneur | Enfield, North London
Who Has Been Fired From The Apprentice So Far?
So far in the 2026 series, the following candidates have been fired after being held responsible for their team’s performance in the boardroom.
- Georgina – Fired in Week 1.
- Nikki – Fired in Week 1.
- Marcus – Fired in Week 2.
- Tanmay – Fired in Week 3
Episode Recaps
Episode 1: Hong Kong Hustle
To kick off the series, Lord Sugar shipped the candidates to Hong Kong to hunt down nine specific items at bargain prices.
The girls’ team suffered a total meltdown, arriving nearly two hours late with only two correct items.
In a shock double firing to start the process, Lord Sugar dispatched Project Manager Nikki for her shambolic leadership and Georgina for simply being “too nice.”
Fired: Nikki & Georgina
Episode 2: Storytime Shambles
The teams were tasked with writing and pitching a children’s picture book and audiobook.
While the girls scraped a win, the boys produced a story so muddled and devoid of a moral that Lord Sugar claimed it had “no point.”
The real drama came in the boardroom, where Project Manager Marcus attempted a bizarre U-turn on who to bring back, sealing his fate for his indecision.
Fired: Marcus
Episode 3: Chicken vs Egg
Lord Sugar tasked the candidates with turning 25kg of raw ingredients into profitable street food and corporate canapes.
The egg team dissolved into chaos under Carrington, a vegan PM who couldn’t taste her own product—a decision Lord Sugar branded “like putting a nun in charge of Tinder.”
However, the fatal error came during negotiations, where Tanmay undercut his own team’s already low price, shaking hands on a deal that wiped out their margins.
Fired: Tanmay
What Is the Format of The Apprentice?
The Apprentice follows a group of candidates competing to win a £250,000 investment from Alan Sugar and become his next business partner.
Each week, candidates are split into teams and given a business-related task.
Typically, this involves selling products, creating brands, or pitching services.
Afterwards, Lord Sugar names the winning team and drags the losers back into the boardroom.
In the boardroom, Lord Sugar reviews each candidate’s performance.
As a result, one or more contestants are fired.
This process continues until two candidates remain and progress to the final.
For the 2026 series, there are 20 candidates, which is more than the usual 18.
This change has been introduced to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.
Finally, the remaining two candidates present detailed business plans in the final.
At that stage, Lord Sugar selects the winner and confirms the £250,000 investment.
Where to Watch The Apprentice
The Apprentice airs on BBC One in the UK. The 2026 series began on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 9pm.
There are 12 episodes in total, with one episode airing weekly throughout the series.
When Is The Apprentice Final?
The Apprentice final is scheduled to air on Thursday 16 April 2026.
The episode will conclude the 12-week series and see the remaining candidates present their final business plans to Lord Sugar, before he selects his next business partner.
Who Won The Apprentice Last Year (2025)?
Dean Franklin won The Apprentice in 2025 after being selected by Alan Sugar in the final.
At that stage, Franklin beat fellow finalist Anisa Khan following the presentation of their business proposals.
As a result, he was chosen as Lord Sugar’s next business partner.
His winning business focused on air conditioning.
Following his victory, Franklin secured a £250,000 investment, along with ongoing mentoring from Lord Sugar, to help grow the company.
