The 2024 season of The Apprentice kicked off with a bang earlier this year and now just nine candidates remain the competition as they all fight to become Lord Sugar's next business partner.

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This week, the candidates will take to selling products live to the nation on a leading shopping channel as the iconic TV shopping task returns once more. As ever, the candidates have to choose products to sell to viewers, while being directed by the gallery.

Among the remaining candidates is mortgage broker Raj Chohan, who is looking to become Lord Sugar's next business partner.

As the series continues for another week, here is everything you need to know about Raj Chohan.

Who is Raj Chohan?

Flo and Raj in yellow polo shirts and tanned trousers toasting two glasses of wine
Flo and Raj. BBC/FreemantleMedia Ltd

From: Leamington Spa

Job: Mortgage broker

Aspiring multi-millionaire Raj Chohan takes her work very seriously, but also knows how to have fun while doing so, and is looking to be Lord Sugar's next business partner.

With a number of accolades to her name, Raj is a self-confessed "dog with a bone" when it comes to meeting her targets, and will do whatever it takes for success.

Based in Leamington Spa, Raj claims she has never had a business fail, and only learns and improves with anything that comes her way.

What has Raj Chohan said about joining The Apprentice?

The cast of The Apprentice 2024 and Lord Sugar. Lord Sugar is imposing in the middle with the 18 candidates all stood and sat behind in further in the background
The Apprentice 2024 cast. BBC/Naked BBC/Naked

Raj has said she wants Lord Sugar's investment as she has the business acumen and the drive to succeed.

"I have life experience and maturity, and I'm considerate yet very determined to reach my goals," she said ahead of her debut on The Apprentice.

"My business is already working with the opportunity to take advantage of a more profitable way to make an income.

"Working with me, I'm receptive to change and take feedback well. I value experience and professional advice. I want to be the UK's leading lady within the bridging world of finance!"

When does The Apprentice start?

The first episode of The Apprentice season 18 began on Thursday 1st February at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Further episodes continue every Thursday a 9pm.

Read more on The Apprentice 2024 contestants:

The Apprentice season 18 continues on Thursday at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Entertainment hub.

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Katelyn MensahEntertainment and Factual Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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