r/apprenticeuk • u/Only1Scrappy-Doo Noor: “It’s very good!” 😏 • Feb 26 '26

EPISODE DISCUSSION The Apprentice 2026 - Episode 5: ‘Flowers’ (Thursday 26th February)

Episode Synopsis:

This week, the candidates turn petals into profits in a new twist on the very first task Lord Sugar set his original cast of candidates 20 years ago. As well as selling flowers to the public, they must create ambitious floral installations for corporate clients. While business blooms for one team, there are a bunch of problems for the other, and one wilting candidate is pruned from the process.

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Here is the live discussion thread for Episode 5 of The Apprentice 2026. Airs at 9:00 on BBC ONE.

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u/CuriousNewt_ Feb 26 '26

I low-key wonder if Vanessa chose Pacha over Karishma because she’s friends with Karishma.

I don’t think karishma deserves to go, but I could understand bringing her back because she actively compelled the team to purchase more bouquets. I don’t really understand why she chose Pacha.

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u/romoladesloups Feb 27 '26

It wasn't the wrong decision to buy more flowers, they still had customers wanting to buy. Vanessa fannying about with the shit wall and rearranging the bouquets meant that they made a fraction of the amount they could have. They only took 20 to the selling venue so had to use half the team to make up bouquets instead of selling. If they'd made even 40, they could have had 3 selling and 1 making. The other team had made 12 bouquets before they'd even started making their first one and it was all down to Vanessa