It will also leave a question mark over the next series of The Apprentice, as one of Chiles's BBC roles was presenting its spin-off, You're Fired.

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They are particularly concerned that a future series of The Apprentice could be broadcast around the time of a possible election next year.

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Mark Burnett produced the wildly popular reality television series Survivor, as well as The Apprentice, Eco-Challenge and Rock Star.

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