If the 2025 “Celebrity Apprentice” Christmas Special doesn't come with a disclaimer, here's one for free — it may alter Father Christmas lore forever. That's because, tasked with developing (and also marketing, advertising and pitching) a new gingerbread biscuit, one team gives rise to Jolly McTrouble, Santa's naughty brother. If you were planning to tune in with your kids, brace yourself for a lot of questions.
Here’s how to watch “Celebrity Apprentice” Christmas Special 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
► Part 1 of the 2025 “Celebrity Apprentice” Christmas Special premieres at 9 p.m. GMT on Monday, December 29.
► Part 2 premieres at 9 p.m. GMT on Tuesday, December 30.
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As smart as the branding idea is, you can blame Team 1's AJ Odudu, Charlie Hedges, Eddie Kadi, Jake Woods, Kadeena Cox and Rob Rinder for landing you in that particular tight spot. Compare Jolly McTrouble with Team 2's rival mascot... Gary the Penguin. And the name isn't even the worst of it.
There's a small chance they'll surprise us, but a team containing Angela Scanlon, Matt Morsia (aka Legend from "Gladiators") and Tom Skinner has head-splitting migraine written all over it. Between those three, poor JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Shazia Mirza are going to have their work cut out just getting a word in edgeways.
Taking a break from yelling at clouds to banter with the candidates and point the finger when everything inevitably goes wrong is Lord Alan Sugar, assisted by the perma-snarling Karren Brady and pernickety Mike Soutar.
Read on as we explain how to watch the "Celebrity Apprentice" Christmas Specials for free and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Celebrity Apprentice' Christmas Special 2025 for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Celebrity Apprentice' Christmas Special 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual service?
You can still watch the “Celebrity Apprentice” Christmas Special thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. but want to view your free BBC coverage, you'd select a U.K. server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to BBC iPlayer and enjoy!
Can I watch 'Celebrity Apprentice' U.K. Christmas Special 2025 in the U.S, Canada, Australia or elsewhere?
The U.K. version of "The Apprentice" is one of 30+ international iterations of the show that was first popularized by Donald Trump in U.S.. The British edition starring Lord Alan Sugar, however, doesn't air outside the U.K..
If you're a Brit currently in the U.S., Canada or Australia for work or on vacation, you can still catch the show for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
'Celebrity Apprentice' Christmas Special 2025 — Need to Know
'Celebrity Apprentice' Christmas Special 2025 trailer
'Celebrity Apprentice' Christmas Special 2025 candidates
- AJ Odudu
- Charlie Hedges
- Eddie Kadi
- Jake Wood
- Judge Rinder
- Kadeena Cox
- Angela Scanlon
- JB Gill
- Matt Morsia
- Sarah Hadland
- Shazia Mirza
- Thomas Skinner
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