Apprentice stars Lottie Lion and Lewis Ellis had a secret fling in the house while vying to become Lord Sugar’s business partner
TWO new Apprentice hopefuls had a fling while competing to become Lord Sugar’s business partner.
Librarian Lottie Lion, 19, hooked up with digital marketing manager Lewis Ellis, 28, during a trip to Finland.
The pair, who are both single, had grown close over several weeks sharing a luxurious house in London while filming the latest series, which starts on BBC1 next week.
A source said: “It was no secret among hopefuls that Lottie and Lewis had a night of passion together while abroad on a task.
“They tried to keep it on the down-low but word soon spread.”
“It was a little awkward for the rest of the show. Unlike a holiday romance they couldn’t escape seeing each other the next day.
“Romances do happen in the house, because everyone is living in such close quarters. While it’s frowned upon by production, bosses understand that it’s unavoidable, they just don’t want it to end up like Love Island.”
A spokeswoman for show declined to comment.
Series 2017’s contestants Michaela Wain and Harrison Jones had a baby together and 2016’s Jessica Cunningham briefly dated co-star Courtney Wood.
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