The Apprentice 2016: Trishna and Grainne get tipsy on gin task – as they miss 19 urgent calls from Frances

There was an alcohol-infused communication breakdown in the latest task
Ben Travis8 December 2016

There are only six candidates left on The Apprentice 2016s – but they’re still providing plenty of cringe-worthy mistakes.

The latest task sees Lord Sugar challenge the teams to devise and market a new gin brand.

Cue the hopefuls getting tipsy as they sample different blends and flavours in their attempts to devise a product that will stand out on the market.

While candidate Alana Spencer takes the sensible option and spits out her gin samples, opposing team members Grainne McCoy and Trishna Thakrar drink theirs down.

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It’s not long before the pair are tipsy on the spirit – but it comes back to bite them later in the task.

While they’re busy testing cocktail recipes, Frances Bishop is working on branding with a graphic designer, who needs some key information for the label: the ingredients and alcohol percentage.

But with her team-mates otherwise occupied, she’s unable to get them on the phone to ask for the vital facts.

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“Why does me team ignore me?” she asks exasperatedly, leaving a total of 19 missed calls on the Project Manager phone.

This week’s boardroom looks set to be a particularly sobering wake-up call - but who will be fired? Tune in to find out.

BBC One, 9pm

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