It was a boardroom bloodbath as Lord Sugar dramatically fired three candidates in the latest episode of The Apprentice.

Andrea Cooper, Carrington Saunders and Megan Ruiter were all shown the exit after being in the losing team in the latest challenge.

The episode saw the candidates head to Egypt to put on corporate away days for paying clients.

Birkenhead fashion designer Megan Ruiter volunteered to be a project manager because of her experience of hosting corporate events but it didn’t go according to plan.

Ruiter, who was the first of the trio to be fired, said: “I have learnt so much during my Apprentice journey and met friends for life. The best experience I have ever done.”

She was joined soon afterwards by Carrington Saunders, founder of London-based online women’s wear fashion company, Cas Collection.

Andrea Cooper was also fired after being accused of being a negative influence.

The triple firing means nine of the original 20 candidates have now been sacked.

There are now 11 candidates vying for Lord Sugar’s £250k investment and mentorship.