The Apprentice finished last week, but there was great news for fans of the show as it was revealed that the Celebrity Apprentice is returning, but instead of being a Christmas Special, it will be a full-length series which will run over 6 weeks.
The full lineup, featuring 12 celebrities, has been revealed, and we have revealed odds on the favourites to win the show, as well as the celebrities who are most likely to be fired early doors.
The Celebrity Apprentice Winner Odds
After the reveal of the contestants of the upcoming first full-length The Celebrity Apprentice series, MyBettingSites.co.uk have published odds on the most likely winners of the competition as well as odds on contestants most likely to get fired first.
Top winner candidates are led by former Sky News presenter Kay Burley, who stands out as the clear favourite to win with odds of 10/11 due to her leadership experience, strong authority, and ability to leverage high-value contacts for fundraising – key traits that historically dominated The Celebrity Apprentice formats. Behind her, Gethin Jones and Jordan Banjo look like the strongest challengers, as both are reliable, likeable, and likely to perform consistently across tasks, though neither matches Burley’s elite-level influence or control over outcomes.
| THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE – SERIES 1 – WINNER ODDS | |||
| Candidate | Mostly Known For | Odds Of Winning | Implied Probability Of Wining |
| Kay Burley | Former Sky News Presenter | 10/11 | 52% |
| Gethin Jones | TV Presenter | 7/2 | 22% |
| Jordan Banjo | Dancer & Presenter | 6/1 | 14% |
| Richie Anderson | TV & Radio Presenter | 12/1 | 8% |
| Alexandra Burke | Singer & Actress | 16/1 | 6% |
| DJ Spoony | DJ & Radio Presenter | 20/1 | 5% |
| Danny Miller | Emmerdale Actor | 33/1 | 3% |
| Sheli McCoy | Gladiators Star & Weightlifter | 33/1 | 3% |
| Laura Smyth | Comedian | 50/1 | 2% |
| Toni Laites | Love Island Contestant | 50/1 | 2% |
| Max Balegde | Social Media Personality | 66/1 | 1.50% |
| Maddie Grace Jepson | Social Media Personality & Actress | 66/1 | 1.50% |
The Celebrity Apprentice First Firing Odds
When looking at the first firing, the most at risk is Max Balegde who has odds of 2/1 to get fired first, as contestants with strong entertainment value but limited structured business experience often struggle when tasks require discipline and measurable results. Close behind are Maddie Grace Jepson and Toni Laites, who might face the risk of being overshadowed by candidates with stronger execution and leadership skills.
| THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE – SERIES 1 – FIRST FIRING ODDS | ||||
| Ranking | Candidate | Mostly Known For | Odds Of Getting Fired | Implied Probability Of Getting Fired |
| 1. | Max Balegde | Social Media Personality | 2/1 | 33.30% |
| 2. | Maddie Grace Jepson | Social Media Personality & Actress | 3/1 | 25.00% |
| 3. | Toni Laites | Love Island Contestant | 5/1 | 16.70% |
| 4. | Laura Smyth | Comedian | 6/1 | 14.30% |
Disclaimer: The odds posted in this article are for illustrative & editorial purposes only.
When does the 2026 Celebrity Apprentice start?
Although the show has been confirmed and the full lineup for the 2026 Celebrity Apprentice has been revealed, there is currently not a fully confirmed date for the show at this current time.
However, we do know that it will go live in 2026, with it being expect that it will begin in late 2026.
