BBC The Apprentice's Karren Brady's net worth and incredibly powerful response to a sexist jibe
Formidable businesswoman Karren Brady is back supporting Lord Sugar on The Apprentice. She joined the show in 2010 and has helped Lord Sugar pick his business partners ever since.
Karren was born in London and she has been married to Canadian footballer Paul Peschisolido since 1995 and has two children, Sophia and Paolo. The pair met when at Birmingham City FC, where Paul played from 1992-1994 and during which time she was managing director for the club - first gaining the position when she was 23.
She has had and been involved in many successful businesses, earning her a huge net worth of around £93 million. Karren was the former managing director of Birmingham City Football Club and is the current vice-chairman of West Ham United Football Club.
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The 55-year-old has also published four books, including two novels, and she has been involved in businesses including Mothercare, Channel 4 and Kerrang! Throughout her career, Karren has faced sexism, especially while managing Birmingham City and in one famous incident, the first time she got on the team bus, a player said: "I can see your t**s from here," reports The Sun.
Karren replied: "When I sell you to Crewe, you won't be able to see them from there will you?" and reportedly the player was sold immediately. The Apprentice will begin on Thursday, January 30 at 9pm on BBC One.
Speaking about filming The Apprentice, Karren said: "When it says it's 4am, it really is 4am and we're up when they're up and we finish when they finish. You need a lot of stamina.
"Tim's a lot younger than me, so he probably handles it better. But it really is hard work, we’re putting a proper shift in!" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
The Apprentice starts at 9pm on BBC One on Thursday, January 30. The episode will also be available to watch on iPlayer.
