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Who is Sarah Lynn? The Apprentice 2017 WINNER who’s launching Sweets in the City

THE latest series of The Apprentice was real cracker, with the drama continuing all the way to the end.

In a shock twist, TWO winners were named, with Sarah Lynn one of the lucky duo – here's what you need to know about her.

 Sarah Lynn is a 35-year-old business owner from London
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Sarah Lynn is a 35-year-old business owner from London

Who is Sarah Lynn and what's her background?

Sarah Lynn is a 35-year-old business owner from London.

She owns a confectionery company that focuses on providing products for retailers and corporate clients.

Before heading onto the show, she said she considered herself to be a "people person", and believes her ability to sell is one of her greatest assets.

think she needs tactics to win, intending to simply be herself throughout the process.

She says: “Women are like tea bags – you don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

Sarah has just launched her business  where you can get your favourite sweet treats delivered to your door.

 Sarah was crowned joint winner with James White
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Sarah was crowned joint winner with James WhiteCredit: PA:Press Association

What happened in The Apprentice final?

Sarah made it all the way to the final alongside James White – and in an unprecedented twist, they were BOTH crowned winners, receiving £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

The duo impressed the business legend with their business plans, meaning he had to fork out half a million pounds in total.

It was the the first time in 13 series that Lord Sugar decided to double his investment and go into business with both candidates.

Revealing his decision, he said: "James - crowded market, but I’ve had some experience with a similar person of a similar age who is making a lot, a lot of money.

"Sarah - sweets. I don’t have any experience of your business, OK. I’m going to say that I’m a gambler and I’ve always been a gambler in business.

"This particular year, I’m going to double my investment… I’m going to start a business with both of you."

It's since been revealed that the name of her company, Sweeteze, already exists.

 The Apprentice Series 13 contestants (L-R) James White, Ross Fretten, Jeff Wan, Andrew Brady, Jade English, Sarah Lynn, Charles Burns, Bushra Shaikh, Sarah-Jayne Clark, Michaela Wain, Siobhan Smith, Joanna Jarjue, Anisa Topan, Elliot Van Emden, Elizabeth McKenna, Sajan Shah, Danny Grant, Harrison Jones
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The Apprentice Series 13 contestants (L-R) James White, Ross Fretten, Jeff Wan, Andrew Brady, Jade English, Sarah Lynn, Charles Burns, Bushra Shaikh, Sarah-Jayne Clark, Michaela Wain, Siobhan Smith, Joanna Jarjue, Anisa Topan, Elliot Van Emden, Elizabeth McKenna, Sajan Shah, Danny Grant, Harrison Jones

What is The Apprentice?

The Apprentice is a hit BBC reality show, which has now ended its thirteenth series, featuring hour-long episodes.

Each series of the programme aims to find a new apprentice for billionaire business mogul and Amstrad founder Lord Alan Sugar, who's worth £1.4bn.

It aims to recreate the toughest of business environments and tasks for its set of contestants, but it is often very funny due to the incompetence and arrogance of the competitors.

The show began in 2005 and has a US equivalent that kicked off in 2004, with Donald Trump in Lord Alan's equivalent role.

There are celebrity and junior versions of the UK show, too.

The Apprentice shock as Lord Sugar doubles his investment and crowns both James White and Sarah Lynn winners

 

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