LOTTIE Lion, from Taunton, was fired on The Apprentice last night (Wednesday).

Lord Sugar pointed his sacking finger at the 19-year-old former librarian following her disastrous performance in the interview stage of the show.

Lottie and fellow contestants Lewis Ellis and Pamela Laird were all sent home ahead of next week's final showdown between surviving duo Scarlett Allen-Horton and Carina Lepore.

The contestants were asked to present a business plan as they vied to win a £250,000 payout to help run their business along with Lord Sugar.