Perdita
06-11-2008, 11:37
Jonathan Ross has filmed a celebrity edition of The Apprentice, despite his twelve-week suspension over the Manuelgate affair.
The charity special was filmed for Comic Relief and won't be aired until March - three months after Ross's suspension is over.
Sir Alan Sugar offered Ross the role in May. The presenter has not received any payment for taking part.
A BBC insider told The Mirror: "Jonathan was in a difficult position as his suspension came just days before filming began on the show. Pulling out at such short notice would have left producers with a headache."
A spokesman added: "The BBC agreed to Jonathan Ross taking part in an advance recording of Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. The BBC did not wish to disadvantage the charity."
The charity special was filmed for Comic Relief and won't be aired until March - three months after Ross's suspension is over.
Sir Alan Sugar offered Ross the role in May. The presenter has not received any payment for taking part.
A BBC insider told The Mirror: "Jonathan was in a difficult position as his suspension came just days before filming began on the show. Pulling out at such short notice would have left producers with a headache."
A spokesman added: "The BBC agreed to Jonathan Ross taking part in an advance recording of Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. The BBC did not wish to disadvantage the charity."