Jana Denzel, a Harley Road dentist and contestant on the BBC’s The Apprentice, dramatically departed the present after producers reprimanded him for describing a black particular person as “coloured.”
Though the BBC insists his exit was unrelated to the comment, Dr Denzel – who had already undergone variety coaching – says the opposite candidates had been merely extra enthusiastic about successful the £250,000 funding than he was.
Throughout a activity targeted on creating a personality for a advertising marketing campaign, Dr Denzel’s use of the phrase “coloured” offended two feminine staff members. The incident was escalated to the manufacturing staff, resulting in discussions with the present’s bosses and prompting Dr Denzel to obtain variety coaching to underline why the time period is deemed unacceptable.
In a departure that was lastly aired through the present’s fifth episode. Talking extra about why he was leaving, Dr Denzel stated: ‘I had an incredible experience on the show, but after much deliberation, I realised it wasn’t the precise path for me. ‘Regardless of the outcome of the task, I had already made the decision to step away as I didn’t really feel it was proper for me to proceed when there have been so many proficient candidates who wished it greater than I did. ‘My enterprise and my household have at all times been my precedence, and I wished to get again to them.
‘I’m very grateful for the expertise and I’ll cherish all of the sensible individuals I’ve met alongside the way in which and I’m now wanting ahead to supporting everybody from the sidelines and focussing on rising my enterprise, which I’m so enthusiastic about.’
Though rumours circulated that the racism row influenced his determination, the BBC stated he withdrew for “separate reasons.”
Dr Denzel, whose mother and father fled war-torn Sri Lanka, runs a beauty dentistry apply in London’s Harley Road, catering to a roster of A-list shoppers. His mom and father have publicly defended their son, claiming his phrases had been misunderstood and emphasising that he was raised to worth inclusivity and respect for all cultures.
The Apprentice continues on BBC One, with viewers now left to invest on who will finally safe Lord Sugar’s £250,000 funding.
