12 of the most memorable 'The Apprentice' contestants of all time - and what they're doing now

Akhtar showed promise as the youngest contestant in the series until he was cast aside in the interviews episode by the infamously brutal, Claude Littner.

Where is he now?

Akhtar began making headlines during the show when his friend posted on Twitter about an alleged sex tape made by Akhtar. Despite threatening to join the "Made in Chelsea" cast after his exit from "The Apprentice," the tech entrepreneur enjoyed a brief stint on Sky One's "Desi Rascals." He owns Instabear Ltd — a social media start-up.

Despite finishing in second place, Zissman certainly didn't lose the spotlight.

Where is she now?

Zissman went on to make a number of TV appearances, including Channel 5's "Celebrity Big Brother" where she finished 4th overall in series 13. She's now regularly appears in tabloids and also owns baking supplies brand, Bakers Toolkit.

Young doctor, Totton, traded the the GP surgery for the boardroom and came out on top, beating Zissman to become Lord Sugar's Apprentice that year.

Where is she now?

Totton has gone on to find success with her skin care clinic 'Dr Leah Clinic,' and recently opened a second branch in Essex. She also told the Belfast Telegraph that she is still working as an NHS doctor on the side.

Professional wrestler and "reflection of perfection," Ricky Martin, was such a big hit on "The Apprentice," that he went on to win that year.

Where is he now?

Martin now co-owns a specialist recruitment consultancy with Lord Sugar.

Despite having the worst win:loss ratio of any Apprentice contestant ever, Pellerau won hearts and quickly became one of the series' most popular stars and the eventual winner.

Where is he now?

Since winning "The Apprentice" back in 2011, Tom has released a number of creations into the world, notably the curved 'Stylefile' nail file and nail clippers for babies. He's also co-creator of "Timmy Tickle," a children's story app which reached number 2 in the App Store Book Charts.

Known for his slick hair and outrageous socks, Disneur was a picture of arrogance.

Where is he now?

He is currently the Head of Sales and Marketing at a London software company.

Despite incessant reminders about his army scholarship to Sandhurst, Ben was fired in week 9.

Where is he now?

After a smattering of internships, Ben was mentored by an ex-Goldman Sachs trader and is now in private equities — according to his LinkedIn

Raef was a divisive presence in Lord Sugar's boardroom, winning fans and critics for his gregarious, aristocratic manner.

Where is he now?

After tumbling out of "The Apprentice," Raef expressed an interest in keeping a foothold in the media — he has since made appearances on a number of shows such as "Come Dine with Me" and "Ready Steady Cook". In 2014, Raef cofounded Zephyr:Media, a multi-platform PR, arts and media portal based in Mayfair.

Little did we know that Katie Hopkins' dramatic departure from the semi-final was a sign of things to come.

Where is she now?

Since leaving the boardroom Hopkins has become one of the most controversial figures in British media. She's condemned gypsies as "feral humans," dementia patients as hospital "bed blockers," and refugees as "cockroaches." She was also voted "Dick of the Year" by Channel 4 comedy show The Last Leg, last year.

Runner-up and aptly-named Badger was a formidable force in the boardroom and will be remembered by any Apprentice fan worth their salt.

Where is she now?

Perhaps even more memorable was her omnipresence off-screen — tabloid media obsessed over her sexuality and divorce with her husband. Badger went on to briefly host her own show on Sky One, "Badger or Bust," and made a number of other TV appearances. She is Managing Director and owner of consultancy firm Ruth Badger Consultancy Ltd.

Khan missed out on the top spot in The Apprentice's inaugural series but was later offered a job by Lord Sugar anyway, which she declined.

Where is she now?

Khan has since become a regular feature of our televised entertainment, going on to present various shows such as "Saira Khan's Pakistan Adventure" and CBBC's "Beat The Boss". She's also an author and is now a panelist on ITV's "Loose Women".