The time has come for the five remaining candidates to face the interview stage of The Apprentice, known for being one of the most brutal moments in the process.

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One candidate who has managed to avoid being fired and has impressed Lord Sugar in the process is Amber-Rose Badrudin, who has said making it to the final five is one of the most proudest moments of her life.

"I had kind of set a goal going into the process that I really wanted to make the interview stage, and I was laser-focused on getting there," she explained.

"So, throughout each week, throughout the whole process, throughout each task, I just had tunnel vision that I had to get to that point. All of my decisions up to that point helped me get there, I’m really proud."

As fans wait to see how Amber-Rose makes it in the interviews, read on for everything you need to know about The Apprentice candidate.

Who is Amber-Rose Badrudin?

Amber-Rose wearing a red dress, smiling ahead.
Amber-Rose Badrudin. BBC / FremantleMedia Ltd

Occupation: Convenience store owner

Location: London

Amber-Rose Badrudin is a 25-year-old business owner who has gone from zero to over 1 million combined followers across her social media platforms.

Amber-Rose was 22 when she and her business partner opened Oree Mart, where they broke "into a challenging industry".

"Being a part of this process has been a life-long dream and is a wonderful opportunity to show other young girls with similar beginnings that they can also achieve anything they set their hearts on," Amber-Rose said of her appearance on the series.

What is Amber-Rose Badrudin's business plan?

Amber-Rose's business once sold bubble tea and "it was a hit", but after removing it from the store, requests for its return have been daily and inspired Oree Tea.

Amber-Rose describes the business venture as a "separate bubble tea (boba tea) shop, showcasing the best of Taiwanese bubble teas, leveraging a pre-existing, keen customer base".

Does Amber-Rose Badrudin have social media?

Yes! Many viewers may recognise Amber-Rose from her social media presence on TikTok, with her convenience store, Oree Mart, having gone viral on the platform in recent years.

Her personal TikTok and the business's have over 70 million likes collectively, where she documents her day-to-day life running a business.

You can follow Amber-Rose on TikTok @amberrosebad along with her business @oreemart. Meanwhile, you can also keep up-to-date with her on Instagram @amberrosebad.

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

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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