Claude Littner

Karren Brady has explained why fans of The Apprentice won't see Claude Littner from now on.

Campbell has some previous experience in this role, having filled in for Littner in the previous series of the show, and he can also sympathise with all of the ridiculous things candidates get up to since he used to be one himself. [candidates](https://www.ladbible.com/business) and his hilarious reactions, they will get to see him in full force in the notorious interviews section of the process. But, that's all we'll get to see of him apart from his contributions in the first episode of the latest series, where he followed the progress of the girls team as they tried to sell holiday experiences in Antigua. As for whether he'll be back in his regular spot for next year's series of The Apprentice, Brady said that Littner could 'potentially' make a return and it would be 'entirely, I would imagine, up to him and how he's feeling'. [told](https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1720023/Karren-Brady-Claude-Littner-health-update-replaced-The-Apprentice) the Daily Express that Littner was doing well and viewers would get to see him again before the end of the series. [The Apprentice](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tv-and-film-former-apprentice-contestant-reveals-behind-the-scenes-secrets-20210213) mainstay will not be continuing in his role as Lord Sugar's aide for the rest of this current [series](https://www.ladbible.com/tv-and-film) of the show due to health issues.

"Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so I was asked to think of someone else", Lord Sugar told BBC viewers before announcing Tim Campbell ...

Fans were thrilled to see Claude return last week as 18 candidates in series 17 saw the candidates embark on a trip to Antigua. Claude told PA: "I was just pottering along, I must have been doing no more than 10 kilometres an hour on this sort of two-track road. The Apprentice fans were left worried as Claude Littner was missing from their screens this evening (January 12).

The much-loved businessman has been a favourite on the BBC show since he appeared to grill candidates in the interview round in 2015.

And a third commented: "The girls dancing in week 1 traumatised Claude so much he had to leave the show again." I am very grateful to the ambulance crew for looking after me and of course the surgeons at St Mary's who put me back together. [The Apprentice](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/the-apprentice) after fans wondered if there was another reason behind him leaving the show. Were the girls too much hassle last week?" But while Lord Sugar made it clear that Claude was unwell, some viewers were convinced he needed time off after dealing with the 'squabbling' girls last week. He said he was too unwell to take part as he confirmed he would be replaced by the show's first winner Tim Campbell again.

Claude Littner was replaced by Tim Campbell last year on The Apprentice and now the former show winner has again stepped into the aide's chair alongside ...

"It's entirely, I would imagine, up to him and how he's feeling." He said: “Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so I was asked to think of someone else and who better than somebody who's actually been through the process? “It was a bit of a no-brainer really because when it comes to making the excuses that these candidates do, you've got Tim there, who's seen it and heard it all. “Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so I was asked to think of someone else, and who better than somebody who's actually been through the process?” Claude will indeed be back to the business show later this series for the interview stage of the process, which was an episode he returned for last year as well. Claude was replaced by Tim Campbell last year and now the former winner of the show has again stepped into the aide’s chair alongside Lord

Lord Sugar is usually joined by Karren Brady and Claude Littner on the show as they task the entrepreneurs. However, Lord Sugar issued an explanation at the ...

However, Lord Sugar issued an explanation at the start of the challenge as Claude had been replaced by season one winner, Tim Campbell. The team also went into negotiations with a corporate client - and the team who earned the most profit won the challenge. A batch of budding entrepreneurs are bidding to impress Lord Sugar to win a job with a six figure salary. [Twitter ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/twitter)were gutted the 73-year-old is set to be absent. [Woman, 81, shouts six powerful words to Prince William](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-81-shouts-six-powerful-25961055) [second episode](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/bbc) of the new season.

Claude was replaced by the show's first-ever winner, Tim Campbell, in 2022 after he was injured in a biking accident. Claude returned for the 2023 series - but ...

I think Claude is best saved for roasting the candidates during the interview stage." It has now been confirmed that Tim will be shadowing candidates instead of Claude for the rest of the season. Lord Sugar then announced that Tim Campbell will be following the candidates "for the next 11 weeks." Meanwhile, basic arithmetic is a problem for the girls." @leumas-tweets wrote: "I prefer it with Tim Campbell as the aide. Claude returned for the 2023 series - but was absent from episode two, with Tim stepping backing in.

Claude Littner made a mighty return to The Apprentice for the first episode of the 2023 series, joining Baroness Karren Brady and Lord Alan Sugar.

[‘I’m a cancer survivor who made Dragons’ Den history and I wanted to do it for the people who have never felt good enough’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/07/dragons-den-lucy-rout-shares-inspirational-story-behind-tabuu-18057243/?ico=more_text_links) [a horrific bike accident resulting in nine surgeries](https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/08/the-apprentice-star-claude-littner-replaced-after-horror-accident-14893895/) – will return for the iconic interview episode. [Tim, he will be assisting me](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/12/the-apprentice-2022-who-is-judge-tim-campbell-and-when-did-he-win-2-18089311/) for the next eleven weeks.’ [Tim Campbell](https://metro.co.uk/tag/tim-campbell/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1) MBE, the [first ever winner](https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/08/the-apprentice-star-claude-littner-replaced-after-horror-accident-14893895/), who had replaced Claude as an aide last year. [Claude Littner](https://metro.co.uk/tag/claude-littner/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) made a mighty return to [The Apprentice](https://metro.co.uk/tag/the-apprentice/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) for the first episode of the 2023 series, joining [Baroness Karren Brady](https://metro.co.uk/tag/karren-brady/) and Lord [Alan Sugar](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alan-sugar/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK3) as he put his newest batch of 18 candidates to the test. [ even bigger egos](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/03/who-are-the-candidates-in-the-apprentice-2023-18030951/), as the contestants vie to impress not only the main boss, but also his trusted aides, who follow them along every step of the way during their challenges.

Tim Campbell replaces Claude Littner from episode 2 on The Apprentice. Fremantle Media Limited,Ray Burmiston. By. Morgan Cormack. Published ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [RadioTimes.com](https://www.radiotimes.com/) and other press, he said: "To be clear, he's [Claude] back again. [The Apprentice](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/apprentice-season-17-air-date/) is well and truly underway – but with one noticeable difference. Lord Sugar continued: "Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so, I was asked to think of someone else and who better than somebody who's actually been through the process? [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) for more to watch. Obviously it's been a great journey, starting with Nick Hewer and then Claude." For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [serious biking accident](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-apprentice-claude-littner-bike-crash-newsupdate/). As well as new [challenges](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-apprentice-2023-tasks/), [candidates](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/apprentice-2023-cast-line-up/) and cringe-worthy tag lines, long-standing aide Claude Littner won't be present for much of the new season. [Tim Campbell](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/tim-campbell-the-apprentice/) has once again taken a seat in the boardroom as Claude's replacement. [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/?utm_term=evergreen-article)

The Apprentice star Claude Littner has been forced off the show again after a brief return following a bike accident.

I think someone was looking out for me but if someone was looking out for me better, I wouldn't have had the accident. I was lucky to have the ambulance driving behind me." "I am doing wonderfully well, thank you. [ The Apprentice](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/the-apprentice), Claude's return proved to be short-lived, with Lord Sugar announcing: "Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so I was asked to think of someone else," before the show's first ever winner, Tim Campbell, stepped in for the second year in succession. I am very grateful to the ambulance crew for looking after me and of course the surgeons at St Mary's who put me back together." [Claude,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claude-littner-the-apprentice-accident-25906145) aide to head honcho Sir Alan Sugar, was missing in action, due to suffering serious injuries and requiring extensive surgery to save his leg, following the freak accident; so it was to great delight that Claude was confirmed to be returning for 2023, [giving an encouraging update on his health](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/claude-littner-the-apprentice-accident-25906145), during an appearance on Good Morning Britain before the first episode, saying: "It was a freak accident.