Sorry, this video isn't available any more.
The Apprentice viewers were left in fits of laughter after Lord Alan Sugar made a quip about Prince Andrew.
The 19th season of the long-running series is currently on air, with seven entrepreneurs still in the running to win a £250,000 investment from the businessman.
On the latest episode, those remaining were tasked with selling products on a shopping channel.
But when it came time to discuss what unfolded in the boardroom, Lord Sugar couldn’t help but poke fun at them.
After mocking some of them for avoiding using a facial steamer in the task, he dropped a joke that left many taken aback.
Get personalised updates on The Apprentice
Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter.
Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.
‘You ended up with the face spa right? I didn’t see you use it. I saw the steam coming out of it. Half an hour of that would even get Prince Andrew to sweat,’ he joked.
The camera then cut to Baroness Karren Brady, who turned her head and laugh, with Tim Campbell bursting out laughing too.
Meanwhile the candidates also tried to hold back giggles.
Those watching on home were also left amused by the gag.
‘Not Lord Sugar dropping a Prince Andrew joke on BBC primetime,’ Mark posted on X.
‘Line of the season from Lord Sugar re Prince Andrew 😂😂😂,’ Nigel shared.
‘”Half an hour of that would even get Prince Andrew to sweat.” A Lord Sugar joke that actually mad me laugh,’ Emma added.
Many others called his comment ‘hysterical’.
His joke was a reference to Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis in which the royal was grilled about his friendship with American businessman and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More Trending
During the interview Prince Andrew counteracted claims by Virginia Giuffre – who said Prince Andrew sexually abused her – that he had been sweating during a dance during one meeting.
He then claimed he couldn’t sweat due to a medical condition, which he said was an ‘overdose of adrenaline’ from the Falklands War.
During The Apprentice episode, Lord Sugar eventually fired 30-year-old senior account manager Max England, who was project manager for his team, who has struggled trying to sell electric mits, picnic blankets and inflatable canoes.
Deals of the Day
Abandoned department store transformed into the UK's biggest charity shop
Save £300 on the 'Ferrari of lawn mowers' that gardeners are calling 'unbelievable'
Tesco makes major change in stores as shoppers ask 'what's the point exactly?'
Suede jackets are taking over the fashion scene – here’s where to shop the staple
Burgundy bombers are everywhere – here are our favourite outerwear staples
The Apprentice airs on Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
MORE: Alan Shearer urges Liverpool to make shock move for England star
MORE: ‘The Apprentice made my six-figure salary go down to zero’
MORE: Karren Brady ‘terrified’ after burglar targeted £6,000,000 home four times in 16 hours
