Apprentice finalist Kathryn Burn blasts fans who assume she’s not a serious businesswoman because she posts sexy bikini snaps on Instagram – and says she’s ‘allowed to do both’

• Kathryn Burn, 29, from Swindon has made it to the The Apprentice final 
• Claims viewers have ‘sexualised’ her because she shares bikini snaps on Instaa
• Pyjama entrepreneur said she’s ‘allowed’ to be glamorous and ‘work hard’
• She will go head to head with  Harpreet Kaur, 30, in the all-female final 

Apprentice finalist Kathryn Burn has claimed some fans of the show have ‘sexualised’ the female contestants for posing in bikinis on Instagram. 

The, 29-year-old, pyjama brand entrepreneur, from Swindon, Wiltshire, hit back, saying ‘she is allowed’ to celebrate her glamorous side, as well as working hard and owning a business.

Kathryn told The Sun: ‘It was like, “How dare she be in a bikini and be a businesswoman”. 

‘People were saying that because we wore bikinis, our business plans must be s***.’

Tomorrow night’s all-female final of the business reality show will see Kathryn  compete alongside Harpreet Kaur, 30.

The Apprentice finalist Kathryn Burn, 29, pictured on the beach in St Lucia, revealed viewers have ‘sexualised’ her because she shares bikini snaps on her Instagram

Kathryn, who runs @myeverydaypyjamas, recently revealed the pair have forming a close bond throughout filming the series. 

The show’s winner will receive a £250,000 investment in their business and go into partnership with business magnate Lord Sugar, 74.

Harpreet and Kathryn described how they became close friends during the process and always hoped they would end up in the final together.

Kathryn, who owns an online pyjama shop, said: ‘My closest friend in the whole process, and from really early on, was Harpreet, which is really weird now, that we were roommates (on the show).

She has made it to the final and is in with a chance to be hired as Lord Alan Sugar’s business partner, receiving a £250,000 investment

The pyjama entrepreneur wanted to make it clear to fans ‘she is allowed to do that as well as work hard and own a business’

‘And as the process was going on, we were becoming closer and closer. So it’s so weird now that we’re in competition but we’re actually such, such good friends as well.’  

Despite ending up as rivals, the two women said they have been supporting each other during Lord Sugar’s hunt for his next business partner.

Harpreet, who runs a dessert parlour and sweet treat delivery company, said: ‘We were moving through the process hoping to be in the final, we wanted that, so it’s worked out.

‘We 100 per cent support each other and will be happy for each other because we know how hard we’ve worked to get to this point, and I’m sure there’ll be success for both of us no matter what, whoever wins.’

It is on an all-female decider on the business reality show as Kathryn is competing alongside Harpreet Kaur, 30 (pictured with Lord Sugar, 74)

The women also expressed their delight at the success of the female candidates in the series.  

Harpreet said: ‘I’m all about girl power. I always have been. I’m a proper girls’ girl.

‘So for me, we’re really diverse as well, the four of us that got through to the interviews, we all have such different personalities and styles and it just proves that you should just authentically be yourself.

‘Even in daily life I always find that women seem to spin a lot more plates and seem to absolutely boss it, so I’m so glad that has also come across on this show.

‘Not that the guys didn’t work hard but the girls had something special about them.’

Kathryn, who has also appeared on Bear Grylls’ The Island in 2017, will compete against Harpreet in the final on Thursday 24 March BBC1 at 9pm. 

Despite ending up as rivals, the two women said they have been supporting each other during Lord Sugar’s hunt for his next business partner

THE APPRENTICE 2022: MEET THE WOMEN

 AMY ANZEL, 48

Occupation: Owner, beauty brand

Lives: London

Key information: Starting her beauty business a little later in life, Amy has now found what she really loves doing after previously working in sales, showbiz and jingles. 

She says: ‘I can be nice when I need to be, but when I unfortunately have to be a b***h, I will…’ 

 BRITTANY CARTER, 25

Occupation: Hotel front of house manager

Lives: Bristol

Key information: Brittany is looking to break away from her hotel role and launch the first alcoholic protein drink, with Lord Sugar’s help. 

She says: ‘My motto for life is ‘always look on the bright side’ 

 FRANCESCA KENNEDY-WALLBANK, 26

Occupation: Owner, sustainability company

Lives: Surrey

Key information: The eco-conscious, mathematics graduate is looking for investment in her next venture, providing a product carbon footprint service for businesses with a simple equation of her own creation.

She says: ‘There’s two types of people in the world- people that say they are going to do things and people that actually do them and I’m a doer’  

 HARPEET KAUR, 30

Occupation: Owner, dessert parlour 

Lives: West Yorkshire

Key information: Describing herself as a born leader, fearless and funny, Harpreet plans to ‘level up’ her successful, six-figure coffee and cakes business to become a leading brand in the UK.  

She says: ‘I’m definitely not in business to make friends. I’m here to make money, and I’m sure Lord Sugar isn’t looking for a new mate.

 KATHRYN LOUISE BURN, 29

Occupation: Owner, online pyjama store

Lives: Swindon

Key information: Kathryn has worked a wide range of jobs from mortgage advisor to events manager. Describing herself as ambitious, kind, and often ‘savage’, she says she’s there to win, not to make friends.

She says: ‘My dreams in my head are absolutely huge and I believe I can achieve them.’  

 SOPHIE WILDING, 32

Occupation: Owner, boutique cocktail bar

Lives: Cheltenham

Key information: Describing herself as ‘magical and enchanting’ Sophie even has a witch school qualification. She previously worked in sales and has huge renovation plans for her bar.

She says: ‘Failure is not an option. Winning is part of my DNA.’  

 STEPHANIE AFFLECK, 28

Occupation: Owner, online children’s store

Lives: Kent

Key information: With her East-London roots, the blonde is hoping to bond with Lord Sugar and match his no nonsense attitude towards business. She’s looking for funding to develop her designer store and be part of the growing pre-loved fashion industry.

She says: ‘I’ve got grit, determination and I’m determined to be successful.’  

 SHAMA AMIN, 41

Occupation: Owner, children’s day nursery

Lives: Bradford 

Key information: Shama already has a busy work life running her children’s day nursery as well as juggling life with five children at home. She is ready to prove she has the ‘skillset that is required to be one of the best, successful businesswomen in the early years sector.’ 

She says: ‘Being a lady of colour, wearing a headscarf as well and the challenges that we face on a daily basis, I just want to be a living example for the Asian women out there.’ 

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