On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Nikki Jetha was the first candidate to be fired from the BBC’s The Apprentice. Nikki put herself forward as Project Manager for the Girls’ Team, while Georgina Newton was appointed as the Sub-Team Leader. Throughout the task, Nikki Jetha was criticised for her lack of strategy, leadership, and vision. Nikki Jetha was the first to be fired from the process, with Lord Sugar saying:“Yes, you put yourself forward as the Project Manager, very brave. Off-screen, Nikki Jetha was asked whether she deserved to leave The Apprentice.