Rumours are spreading that one of BBC One's The Apprentice candidates has quit before starting the task featured in tonight's episode.

The Sun has reported that the candidate, which has not yet been name, found the show overwhelming and stressful.

But producers have not confirmed the rumour.

Rebecca Jeffery, 31, who hails from Asby near Lamplugh, is one of the people fighting to become Lord Sugar's business partner.

In tonight's episode, the teams will be asked to introduce a new product line to promote and sell in department store Liberty of London.

They will also be tasked with running a personal shopping service.

Oliver Nohl-Oser, who runs a sausage-making factory in Maryport, was fired by Lord Sugar in last week's episode.