BBC urges stricter checks after offensive tweets emerge from The Apprentice contestant

2026-01-28 - 19:00

Production company asked for full review after broadcaster ‘completely unaware’ of Levi Hodgetts-Hague’s comments Over 20 seasons, The Apprentice boardroom has not been short on drama – but one recurrent theme is the show’s penchant for problematic contestants. This season, which airs its first episode on Thursday, is no different. Offensive tweets posted by contestant Levi Hodgetts-Hague from a decade ago have been unearthed since filming, prompting the BBC to urge the show’s production company to carry out stricter background checks on contestants. Continue reading...