But it seems that's all about to change, as the new series kicked off last night and brought with it the very pretty James Hill.
The 26-year-old entrepreneur sent Twitter into meltdown when he strutted around the candidates' shared house in a tiny pair of grey shorts.
Exploding in utter the joy, viewers posted messages of appreciation that went something like this:
"Just watched The Apprentice and James is a 10/10 absolute sort. Wow."
"Well, The Apprentice just got even better… Helloooo James"
"The Apprentice hasn't even been on 20 minutes and already in love with James Hill"
"In love with that absolute spice James on The Apprentice"
"James on the apprentice is so beautiful"
You get the point, right? Anyway, we have to say we DEFINITELY agree and are praying that James at least makes it to final of The Apprentice – just so we can make the most of those early morning/shirtless shots.
Come on Lord Sugar, don't take this away from us!
Also Jasmin Walia from TOWIE posted a picture with James, the lucky, lucky girl. Anyone else hoping the Essex reality show will snap him up?
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