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Dragon Paphitis hits out at The Apprentice

Theo Paphitis (centre) and the other Dragons
Theo Paphitis (centre) and the other Dragons

'Dragons' Den' star Theo Paphitis has criticised rival show 'The Apprentice', comparing it to 'Big Brother'.

Paphitis, 48 and worth an estimated £125m, told the Radio Times: "I used to watch 'The Apprentice', but it's become 'Big Brother'...

"They all live in a house together and are given tasks - where do you recognise that? I don't think it's challenging any more.

"I like Alan Sugar. I think he's fabulous. But the whole format and the things that the contestants do... It's not a million miles away from what happens in 'Big Brother', which isn't the most intellectually stimulating programme."

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