"All work and no play will ruin Marcus's day!"
The Apprentice is back for its 20th season tonight (29th January) as the candidates face their first task of the process: the buying challenge.
A fan-favourite for many, this task will take the candidates to Hong Kong, one of the world's most vibrant trading hubs.
One candidate ready to prove he has what it takes to be Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner is Marcus Donkoh, who brings "discipline, strategic clarity and a brand that is ready to scale".
Only time will tell how far Marcus will make it in the process, but for now, read on to learn more about the candidate.
Occupation: Barber shop owner
Location: South London
Marcus Donkoh is the owner of Mavade, a barber shop which he first began from cutting hair in his mother's home which he says has since become one of South London's top barber shops.
"I understand branding, operations and scale, and I’ve created a model that blends grooming, tech, education and lifestyle into one system," he said.
"I’m not guessing my way through business. I’m proven, battle tested and I operate with long term vision. I know how to lead, innovate and build from nothing."
Marcus's business plan is to scale his business into "the first global grooming and lifestyle conglomerate, building a network of premium barbershops that redefines men’s grooming, driven by recurring revenue, low cost expansion, and strong brand equity".
He added: "The model is proven, scalable and backed by a clear roadmap for London, the UK, New York, Dubai and Tokyo."
At the time of writing it doesn't appear that Marcus has a personal social media profile but his business, Mavade, can be followed on Instagram @themavade.
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The Apprentice returns on Thursday 29th January at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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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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