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LORD Sugar has fired his first candidate of the new series of The Apprentice.

The business tycoon, 76, raged in the boardroom following the first task with the new hopefuls.

Lord Sugar has fired his first candidate of the new series of The Apprentice
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Lord Sugar has fired his first candidate of the new series of The ApprenticeCredit: BBC
The men's group failed the first task of the series as the recruits had to host a 'corporate away day'
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The men's group failed the first task of the series as the recruits had to host a 'corporate away day'Credit: BBC
Oliver Medfort was sent packing by Lord Sugar in a brutal sacking
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Oliver Medfort was sent packing by Lord Sugar in a brutal sackingCredit: PA

During the show viewers watched as the recruits had to host a 'corporate away day'.

Their challenge was set with the backdrop of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands.

Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell held a watchful eye over the two teams, split by genders.

However, for Oliver Medfort, his time on The Apprentice came to an abrupt end.

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The sales executive was sent packing after being dramatically fired by Lord Sugar following his team's loss.

He told him: Ollie, it’s funny that you’re amongst eight colleagues and quite a few of them didn’t know what you did, and so I say no smoke without fire.

"It’s a tough one, Ollie I’m sorry to say mate you’re fired.” 

After being given his marching orders and keeping in line with tradition, Ollie left HQ in a black cab.

Before the credits rolled the Yorkshire native said:  “A little bit disappointed to go out first, it’s been a fantastic experience on this process, and I wish each and every candidate the best of luck.”

The Apprentice airs Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

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The sales executive was sent packing after being dramatically fired by Lord Sugar following his team's loss
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The sales executive was sent packing after being dramatically fired by Lord Sugar following his team's lossCredit: BBC
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