In for the win
OVER the last eight weeks, we’ve witnessed Gordon Ramsay challenge 12 future ‘Food Stars’ to compete for his £150,000 investment.
Yes, it’s basically The Apprentice, but with Gordon doing the yelling and the weekly inquisition before someone gets fired. Sorry, I mean, asked to leave.
It’s been a bizarre few weeks with Gordon designing challenges to “push them to their limits” – including climbing, caving, leaping from cliffs, wheelbarrows and so on.
We’re not sure what this has to do with gluten-free brownies or tacos but hopefully for the finalists it has all been worth it.
Al agrees to go to the police and confronts Ethan about representing him.
When Charles expresses his own doubts, a stressed-out Ethan resolves to pull out of the case, regardless of what it will mean for his career.
Marlon is anxious as his physio, Kit, arrives to assist him
It’s an all-female final tonight, with only three remaining – Steph and her Japaneseinspired soft drinks, Victoria and her plantain-based snacks and Leah and her healthy brownies.
Their final challenge is to host a unique launch event in the heart of London’s Covent Garden to promote their product and their brand.
But Gordon has a final word to say before they dive in. Each has to address a problem.
For Steph, it’s marketing and with the next stage of his recovery.
He’s dejected after finding his physio session a struggle.
Kit recommends taking up painting to help his motor control, but Marlon is quick to reject the idea. Can Mary, below, persuade him? socials, while Victoria needs an extra product in her range and Leah needs to revamp her packaging.
They have 24 hours to turn a massive empty room into a buzzing pop-up event, with help – of course, because this is an Apprentice rip-off – from a few of the former contestants.
“Gordon has thrown down the gauntlet,” says Steph.
Watch out for event gimmicks, from smoothie spin classes to bubbles and cocktails, before Gordon gives them a final grilling… clearly his favourite bit.
Only one will step up to the plate.
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Stacey is finding caring for Jean a struggle and Kat has her own concerns, too.
They await a visit from a mental health nurse who will assess Jean, pictured right.
Linda prepares to leave Albert Square and says a subtle goodbye to her family. But Zack clocks what’s happening, left, and has something to say.
Will Linda actually bite the bullet and leave Walford for good?
Elsewhere, Rocky and Mitch tease Jay ahead of his photoshoot and there’s a shock in store for Jay.