First ever full-length The Celebrity Apprentice series coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026
A new line-up of famous faces take on weekly business challenges, hoping to be crowned The Celebrity Apprentice winner
www.bbc.co.ukHere’s the latest we can confirm:
- The Celebrity Apprentice UK is planned as a six-part series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with late 2026 as the target window for its debut. The BBC’s communications have indicated a 2026 launch, though an exact date hadn’t been announced at the time of reporting.[1][7]
- In addition, BBC and trade reporting noted two Christmas-themed specials airing on December 29–30, 2026, ahead of the full series, as part of the broader The Apprentice programming in that period.[5][7]
Notes and caveats:
- Exact premiere date for the six-episode Celebrity Apprentice in late 2026 has not been publicly confirmed in primary BBC announcements, so stay tuned for an official release date from the BBC.[7]
- Several outlets summarized the late-2026 window and the Christmas specials, but those specifics should be treated as reporting ahead of a formal schedule announcement.[2][1][5]
Illustration (timeline at a glance):
- December 29, 2026: Episode 1 (Christmas special) on BBC One/BBC iPlayer
- December 30, 2026: Episode 2 (Christmas special) on BBC One/BBC iPlayer
- Late 2026 (exact date TBC): The Celebrity Apprentice six-part series begins
Would you like me to monitor for an official BBC date and share it as soon as it’s published? I can also compile a short list of likely contenders or recent news about the show’s format if you’re interested.[7]