"I like things done my way, because I know they will get done."
The Apprentice 2026 will certainly be putting the candidates through their paces as the series returns for a landmark 20th season on BBC One.
The series will kick-start with a buying challenge, before the candidates take on a demanding run of tasks that takes them across London and beyond, testing their instincts for branding, selling and negotiation.
One candidate up for the challenge is Megan Ruiter who believes she deserves Lord Alan Sugar's investment because she is "such a hardworking person and have been from such a young age".
So, does Megan have what it takes to win Lord Sugar's investment? While we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about The Apprentice candidate.
Occupation: Online women's clothing brand owner
Location: Wirral
Megan Ruiter is the owner of an online women's clothing brand, Ruiter, but also two other successful businesses!
"I am such a hard worker, I currently own three successful businesses, and each business has taught me so many business and life lessons," she explained.
"I don't know what a 9-5 job is because my work life is 24/7. I have such a strong desire to succeed in life as a well established businesswoman and I am currently on a mission to achieve that dream goal for myself. I have no ‘off’ button, it's always go, go, go."
Megan Ruiter's current business, Ruiter, is a bespoke womenswear clothing brand which allows customers to modify their designs online so that they suit their own personal style preferences.
Megan's business plan is to scale her brand and build on its success.
She said: "We are not a fast fashion brand where one size fits all, our bespoke feature allows customers to make all our designs their own, appealing to a wider demographic. Our aim is to make our customers feel confident in every piece of Ruiter clothing and to create pieces that last a lifetime. With Lord Sugar’s investment, I can scale this brand and build on its successes."
She is! You can follow Megan on social media @megan.ruiter, where she currently has just over 2,500 followers.
Her clothing brand, Ruiter, can also be followed @ruiter.co.uk, which has an impressive following over 15,100 followers.
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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