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Karishma Vijay won The Apprentice 2026, beating Pascha Myhill in the final task and got the British Pound Sterling 250,000 investment. But she said she did not expect to win alone.
She thought both of them would be picked.
Expected a joint win
While speaking with Radio Times, Karishma said, “I think it needs to be said, I am so proud of Pascha. In my head, I also thought he was going to pick both of us.”
Final task and boardroom decision
The final task had both finalists showing their business ideas. They made a brand, created a trailer, and spoke in front of experts. In the end, it came down to the boardroom talk.Karishma said the last moment felt very “surreal”. She remembered how things changed for her during the show.
She shared, “For him to say and point to me and say those words and say my name, and have a smile on his face… he knows I’ll make him money.” She felt a strong connection. She said they are both very real in business. She also said she sees a little bit of herself in him.Karishma added, “I think I have so much in common with him in terms of our background, in terms of where we started, where we are now, where we’re headed. I know he’s been in the game longer than I’ve been alive, but I see a little part of me in him. I feel like we’re both just so real, and we keep it very real in business. And I just feel so proud that he’s seen me in that moment. He’s seen my potential, he’s seen what I can do, he saw my personality come out as well in the final and he chose me, and I was so happy!”
Pascha Myhill’s future plans
On the other hand, Pascha Myhill wants to build her own business in the future. She said, “100 per cent, I think I’m going to take my time to really learn… and that’s still something that I’m willing to do.” Even without the investment, she plans to keep going. She also said she will stay in touch and grow step by step.
